M-Wave experiment.

I'm new to bicycle camping but have gone several times this past Fall on a local rails to trails system. I purchased the Nashbar trailer but on its second trip the skewer snapped forcing me to push it like a handle-less wheel barrow with one arm and my bike with the other for over 3 miles. Fortunately I was able to return it for a refund (which I'm yet to see but it's only been a few days). So, while shopping for options I came across the M-Wave trailer but could find very little information or reviews.



They sell in the 200 - 220 range and when I saw Meijer had them on sale for $120 with an October free shipping code I decided to give it a try and these are my first observations.

The box arrived pretty beat up, as if it had been shuffled around in a warehouse for a long time.


It had quite a few rub marks and tiny flecks of rust here and there which may explain the price. I'm still pleased enough to not return the trailer, if it hadn't been $80 off I would.


Now to shed some weight. I weighed myself (on old analog bathroom scales) holding the trailer and wheels and concluded it weighed 31 lbs.. Then I took the top rails off to convert it to a flat bed dry bag & fishing tackle hauler and the rails weighed 8lbs.. So, if my scales and math are correct, the trailer weighs about 23lbs topless.


The trailer arm is tucked under it, it doesn't appear to come with any form of quick release hitch. Also, the floor is made from a very stout plastic which seems to be sturdy enough. I'll post a road / trail test when I get the chance.