Build Your Own Trailer?
01-14-09, 05:09 PM
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Build Your Own Trailer?
Has anyone ever tried fabricating their own trailer for long distance or gear hauling trips? I am doing a 1000 mile trip in Nova Scotia where I am going to surf and bike my way around the province, so I need room to strap my surfboard on top of the trailer. I have a couple friends that are good metal workers/welders and I am pretty sure they could replicate a B.O.B trailer fairly easily.
Is this a good idea, or should I just fork out the cash for a B.O.B trailer?
Is this a good idea, or should I just fork out the cash for a B.O.B trailer?
01-14-09, 05:31 PM
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theirs a sticky in the utility cycling forum that should have plenty of info for you.
As long as they are good metal workers you shouldnt have a problem but if you have the cash Id perfer an xtracycle with their wideloaders
As long as they are good metal workers you shouldnt have a problem but if you have the cash Id perfer an xtracycle with their wideloaders
01-14-09, 07:36 PM
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01-14-09, 09:07 PM
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I suggest you keep looking at customs or DIYs. It may or may not be the way to go, but if you pulled it off it could really be a sweet piece of equipment for you. I love my BOB and there are certainly complications tp be overcome with building or designing your own, but to carry something as long as a surfboard would be tricky with a BOB. Maybe a stretched BOB?
EDIT: There`s a pic towards the last few pages of the "Post your loaded rigs" thread that shows a surfboard tied onto a rear rack. May as well give that some thought too, though it looks like a pretty tough way to go in my eyes.
EDIT: There`s a pic towards the last few pages of the "Post your loaded rigs" thread that shows a surfboard tied onto a rear rack. May as well give that some thought too, though it looks like a pretty tough way to go in my eyes.
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01-15-09, 12:16 AM
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If you have not been, you might want to check out atomiczombie.com. They have a discussion board dedicated entirely to building bikes and things for bikes DIY style.
01-15-09, 07:41 AM
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This recent article at crazyguyonabike.com shows how to convert a child carrier into a touring trailer: https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/4660
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