Originally Posted by
hshearer
...I, too, like the idea of giving motorists a little food for thought as they barrel along. I'm a mid-thirties woman, just the sort who WOULD be towing kids, and I'm pretty comfortable taking the lane and riding in heavier traffic...hopefully motorists would realize there can be bicycles where you might not expect... and drive with a little more care. A girl can dream.
Originally Posted by
Sirrus Rider
I'm in the same boat as you. I just picked up an early Burley; however, I'm planning to keep the exterior as stock as possible. My main plan is to reinforce the floor and eliminate the "footwell"...My goal is the make the trailer into a "Q-ship" type trailer. I might haul my dog in it; however, I want motorists to have a "Oh Sheet" moment and think I'm hauling kids so they give me a wide berth.
I use a converted Bell child's trailer to haul my dog and occasional groceries. It does give the motorists pause at first and that's a good thing. The child seats were already removed when we got the trailer (former owner used it to haul his golden retriever). We added a plywood floor to sit on the frame of the trailer for added support. The bottom half of a plastic Vari-kennel acts as the interior container and then I use blankets (for Pepper) and add small containers for mail or food items (so Pepper can't snack on them enroute).
Here is a shot of Pepper on our first run to the Super Target in our neighboring town.