- - Anyone use a trailer for stuff?
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climbhoser
02-16-08 05:11 PM
Originally Posted by ryansexton
(Post 6176006)
I've been wanting to get one because no one will **** with you if you have a trailor that looks like it holds little kids. I would obviously put my stuff in it too, but no cars honk, cut you off, make careless turns if they think you have a 3 yearold in your car. No one likes a cyclist, everyone likes a family man.
How wrong you are! I was just passing through by the mall with my actual 11 month old in the trailer, and I couldn't believe how rude people were.
As I start across an intersection, on the crosswalk, with the signal, people would blatantly turn right in front of me like they were going to miss the light. They could see me, they just made it obvious their needs were more important to them than mine.
mihlbach
02-16-08 05:50 PM
Originally Posted by ryansexton
(Post 6176006)
I've been wanting to get one because no one will **** with you if you have a trailor that looks like it holds little kids. I would obviously put my stuff in it too, but no cars honk, cut you off, make careless turns if they think you have a 3 yearold in your car. No one likes a cyclist, everyone likes a family man.
This is consistent with my experience, but there are always jackasses who don't care, just fewer with a trailer. Try pulling a kiddie trailer at night (with lights) during a snowstorm. People will practically drive through yards to get out of your way.
Mr York
02-16-08 09:26 PM
I have a kid trailer I use to go grocery shopping and other chores that my panniers can't handle. I recently helped move a dresser 1.2 miles down the road by folding the trailer down and lashing the dresser to the trailer. It was a pleasant ride and I would for sure do it again.
