Originally Posted by
albertmoreno
So my younger brother, who has talked crap about my going car-free, picked me up.
Anyways, I need a little encouragement/advice on how to haul heavy loads.
[mods feel free to move this to car-free living]
First, don't give up on going car-free yet, you still have lots of options open.
Over the years i have carried heavy loads on the bike, and by trailer. For me the trailer wins hands down.
Here's two that I've made....
The single wheel trailer is more complicated and has lower weight capacity but it's faster for the same load.
Unless you're hauling hundreds of pounds at a time you don't need a heavy duty cargo trailer, the kid's trailers are remarkably versatile, and weatherproof! it's amazing how much weight and bulk of groceries you can fit in one of these...
Of course, if you have some
serious hauling to do there's always......
That large cargo platform folds up when not in use.....
If you're handy with a welder DIY at this level is a lot of fun!
