Bosscat,

How do you stop your electric trailer, or moderate its speed at all?

To stop the trailer I use my bike brakes, the same as a car and trailer/caravan.

To moderate the speed I use a throttle like that on a motorbike but only its an electric throttle designed for electric bikes/scooters etc

Throttle and Motor testing...

http://jwd.org.uk/throttletest1.jpg

http://jwd.org.uk/throttletest2.jpg

Regards
Tom

New to this forum, here's my built :

Attachment 155301

Made from Wike DIY Kit, 500x900 mm (20x36"), sooooo useful, i already love it !

Is the trailer up side down? or have you put the flat bed base on the bottom? It looks strange the way it is

Regards
Tom

No, according to Wike site, that's how it is supposed to be. But i've also seen it with the flat bed base on the top... I like it this way because it prevents your stuff from slipping out of the trailer.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=156209 My old 3-speeds still have to earn their keep!

Trailer was free but the tow arm was $35.00... still a pretty good deal and all I need to do is fabricate or buy a new front rain flap.

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/mectrailer2.JPG

First cargo... :)

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/mectrailer1.JPG

That pup knows how to bribe its owner

She has been riding with me since she was a pup... she really enjoys going for rides be that on my extra cycle (in her basket) and seems to like the trailer as she jumped in without hesitation and we did a nice 20 km ride.

Sometimes we stop for ice cream... :)

The trailer itself was a warranty return at MEC and as such already had all the kid fittings removed... these are a solidly made and rather light unit so should see lots of work from grocery runs and maybe some camping trips.

Not my "Moots Pugsley", but I'm preparing to build something based on this picture. Notice the King Headset as part of the trailer's coupler design. This is my favorite "homemade" trailer design I've seen. I have the fork part of an old BOB Yak that I'm planning on utilizing in my build, but I can see how adding a stout headset would be better than the skinny, long bolt with plastic washers that BOB used in their design.

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l1...otspugsley.jpg

Anyone have any information on this trailer? I can't figure out what it would be used for, or how it can be used to carry anything. I am thinking it's just a frame for throwing some free-radical panniers on.

I don't see the purpose of having that rotor on the trailer's wheel - I guess you could use it as a spare, and then put the flat tire in the trailer for the ride home, as long as there was no weight to bottom out a 4" tyre without air.

Also, are those wires sticking out near the axle? I don't see anything else electrical on this rig.

Got one of these, recently.. http://carryfreedom.com/city.html as a Brompton Companion.
It takes a Waterproof Portage pack as cargo bag also, so stuff stays dry in there ,
more so than with the zip closed included bag ..
One can wear the trailer, then If needed on your back, with the Portage pack's straps .

Have had a Burly Flat bed, for a while, the Co-Op made ones , 2 20" QR wheels just the right load area

for my Roland AC-60 amp in it's padded Gig Bag, and Electric Mandolin's, Calton FG case..

@Danthe
That trailer is for snow and arctic use. In that pipes is stored gas for cooking stove. The bike has same spacing between dropouts, front and rear. So, the wheel from trailer can be used on the bike. Are sprockets instaled on the trailer wheel and the front wheel. 3 back wheels completly equiped.
If you want I have a few more pictures.
http://media8.dropshots.com/photos/5...112/091544.jpg

I posted about this Ice bike and trailer a while back, just cant remember which thread at the moment ?

Regards
Tom

PS.... Found it. There are a few on here..... http://lacemine29.blogspot.com/2008/...-timeline.html

Wow! I would no longer classify those two as trailers.... more like towed equipment.

:)ensen.

My bike with a new Burley Travoy.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=160185
http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=160186

That's a very smart looking trailer, Oregon Commuter! Nice first post. Welcome!

What do you use this bike/trailer for? It looks really heavy. Is a single wheel trailer that massive difficult to control?

the new rig:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2.../newhauler.jpg

c-dale quick and 3' x 5' trailer

Looking nice Bloom, You'll need to paint the trailer to match bike ;)

Regards
Tom

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=161271http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=161277

Here is my converted child carrier. I used some left over PVC piping and ventilated shelving I had. Supports my 200 lb weight easily. The shelving works great for attaching the bungies.

I'll need to fashion some fenders for it if I ever intend to use it in the wet.

My latest creation
 

Got hold of a Schwinn Spoiler that I plan on restoring up a bit....

The plan is to have a Black bike with Gold wheel rims and a few other parts picked out in gold. I also plan on fitting it with one of those RC motors..... Zzzzzooooooom :D

http://jwd.org.uk/spoiler2.JPG

I had to clean up the springer forks that were quite rusted. I was going to have them rechromed but I think it'll cost to much? So I may strip them down and paint them Black.

I swapped out the handlebars for a pair of minimoto bars I had laying around, i'll get better one's once I can afford it.

I had my mate Peter (he does all my welding) cut off the top of the small sissybar and weld a couple of extensions on, its looking ok but I may have to alter the angle a bit? we'll see how it looks once I get a back rest made up for it.

http://jwd.org.uk/backrest.jpg

I cut up some angle iron and made up a tow frame which I took around to my mate Peter's to get him to weld it up. Back home I added some paint, bolted on my towball, hooked up my push trailer (no batteries, there on recharge) and took it for a quick spin around the block, It handled ok. I'll try out the motor on my trailer tomorrow once I hook up all the wiring and recharge the batteries.

http://jwd.org.uk/spoilertrailer.jpg

The more I research I do about these bikes the more ideas I get in my head :rolleyes:
I may even get in touch with my mate Gareth and see if he can knock me up one of these?...
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JFw54lHgh5...%2B(Small).JPG

http://cid-9d0d4df6f50aafc2.photos.l...20construction

http://trikekit.blogspot.com/

Then I may end up with something like this....

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g2...s/S7300078.jpg

http://customcycles.info/viewtopic.p...877034412789ab

oooh, i'll need to lay down :lol:

Regards
Tom

No need for you to get in touch with me about knocking up a rear trike converstion kit ..... .... .... making and stocking those as retro refit kits is a priority of Cargo Cycles. I have been working on the design of a suitable differential unit for a while now, as I do not like the two freewheel assemblies usually installed in that kind of set up.

this is my trailer im still working on the hook it doesnt seem to want to stay hitched

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/8110/p00112.th.jpg

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We have product! Here is the latest model of the Little Red trailer. I'm making and selling these locally in Minneapolis USA with recycled materials. Here's what i improved from the previous model: Simpler and more rugged cargo box, larger diameter tube on tow arm. The tow arm detaches to making shipping the product possible. A much improved laser cut stays clamp.more info at www.redbiketrailer.comhttp://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=167767http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=167768http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=167769

Your wheels are to far back, mate. This places way to much weight on the trailers tongue.

Nightshade is right, your wheels are why to far back. Idealy your wheels should be in the center of your frame or slightly to the rear of center. You must remember when loading a trailer you have to place heavy items over the wheel axle and lighter items towards the front and rear. Heavy item on the rear ofyour trailer will make it tip up raising your back bike wheel off the ground. Heavy items placed on the front of your trailer will place to much strain on the tow arm.

Move the wheels to the center of your trailer and try a test run, you'll soon see the benifit of doing this.

Regards
Tom

The rule of thumb is to set trailer tongue weight at about 10% of the load and typically this positions the trailer axle around 60% of the trailer length from the front. For example, a trailer that is 5 feet long will have the axle around 3 feet from the front.

:)ensen.

1993 GF with modified Burley Flat bed
 

Here we are, coming home with $143.87 of groceries.
I've loaded this trailer with so much at times that I thought the axles might break. Still holds it all together.

BTW, I didn't like the way the trampoline held, so I used a piece of plywood, cut a bunch of 2" holes in it (to make it lighter) and bolted it on. It also gives me many more points to hook a bungy. I also added shock-cord over the sides to hold the verticles down so I can now hook to the top bar.Attachment 168371

here is my trailer. Built from an old Burley kid carrier.
http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=168905

new bike, new hitch
 

Totaled my old beater, no wreck, just worn out. Would have cost the price of a new to fix, just for the parts. Bought a new one (don't gag too hard!) from wally world. Decided my trailer hitch just wasn't doing it for me any more. I don't like the turning limits you get with the typical chainstay tube hitch, so am designing my own.

Here are a few pics of the wooden mock-up I've done. Held onto the bike with rubber bands, that's why the center post at the back. I needed to check clearances etc. to make sure it is going to work.

http://jens-home-renovation.no-ip.in...driveside1.png

http://jens-home-renovation.no-ip.in...driveside2.png

http://jens-home-renovation.no-ip.in...brakeside1.png

http://jens-home-renovation.no-ip.in...verallview.png

I should have gotten pics of the entire process, but here's what I have so far:

My workshop-

http://jens-home-renovation.no-ip.in...myworkshop.png

I've seen it written several places, "If you wait until you have all the right equipment, you'll never get projects started. Use what you have on hand, then upgrade as you go along." This is why I'm using mostly woodworking tools for my projects.

Anyway, Here are a few pics of what I have so far:

http://jens-home-renovation.no-ip.info/ss/assembly1.png

http://jens-home-renovation.no-ip.info/ss/assembly2.png

There will be a brace on both sides when finished, needed to make sure it wasn't going to interfere with the rear derailleur, and adjust placement accordingly.

The square tubing is from an old broken golf bag cart, and the round is a piece of EMT conduit left over from a job I did for a friend. The aluminum plate is salvaged from some cabinetwork bought at auction, mainly for the exotic woods they were made of. The plate was used for drawer bottoms.

http://jens-home-renovation.no-ip.info/ss/testfit1.png

http://jens-home-renovation.no-ip.info/ss/testfit2.png

Using old inner tubes for spacing and frame protection, should have the added benefit of shock mounting as well. We'll see how well this works, if at all.

I will be making a U-joint for the actual connection to the trailer, and remake the tow bar on that for a centered system. will post more as I get things done.