Originally Posted by
Stu In Tokyo
Here is my trailer now, I finally put our shop's name on the side......
.... now I have to be on my best behavior
I daily haul well over 100Kg on that trailer, it is one solid and heavy trailer. By itself the trailer weighs 34Kg. I hope to build a new more robust, but lighter trailer this year.
Cheers!
I used to use a trailer with a high hitch. I found the high hitch led to a 'surging' sensation going down speed humps. It also had a strange effect when cornering. It's really hard to describe the experience.
I now use a trailer with a low hitch that attaches to the rear axle, it's much nicer to use.
I've never carried as much as 100 kg in my trailer, but must have had 50-60 kg in my trailer and towing that uphill is hard, as is repeated stopping and starting. My advice to anyone trying this is to ensure your trailer tyres are well inflated, ensure the load is positioned so that the hitch receives a medium downwards load and btw, keep the speed down, especially around corners. Also read the road ahead and brake gently. You will want to avoid jack-knifing.