bike trailers (not child trailers!)

monkeyfcuker
monkeyfcuker Posts: 486
edited July 2007 in MTB general
has anyone here any experiance building car trailers? im looking to put one together maybe from scratch or converting a normal trailer to carry 4 to 5 bikes. im a mechanic by trade so hopefully i have the skills. :shock: (he says!!) it will be pulled by a normal sized car so obviosly cant be huge! im just really looking for any tips or links to sites that would be usefull! oh also any advice on the legal issues would be appreciated!

cheers for any replies!

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  • Mr bump
    Mr bump Posts: 369
    Mate found this site www.burtechtrailers.co.uk they seem to do mountain bike trailers. Hope it helps.
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  • monkeyfcuker
    monkeyfcuker Posts: 486
    cheers mate, wow pricey!!

    can someone just get me the plans for them haha
  • Mr bump
    Mr bump Posts: 369
    There is a company called indespention ( not sure about the spelling) in northampton. I think they might sell plans/ kits for different types of trailers. The others are pricey but they look pretty well made all galv etc.
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  • ratty2k
    ratty2k Posts: 3,872
    I wouldn't of thought it'd be too much of a prob designing a bike trailer. Something like 40mm box for the main beam and axle. And then make a design you want.... how many bike are you planning on carrying on it? Indespesion(sp?) make wheel units that bolt on, and you wouldn't need it braked... I'd make a cross with the 40mm (50 if you want) and then make a frame round that with 30mm box with some uprights where you need them, and something to stop the wheels moving round.

    Hmmm, actually, I may look deeper into this. I'm getting a bit fed up knocking lumps out the back of my car with a rack........
    If I come up with something i'll email pm you the details if you like.....
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  • madmole
    madmole Posts: 466
    Halfords sell small cheap trailers for around £100, just cut the sides away and mount your own supports for the bikes

    Nake sure its all under 750Kg and you'll have no towing problems
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  • monkeyfcuker
    monkeyfcuker Posts: 486
    Hmmm, actually, I may look deeper into this. I'm getting a bit fed up knocking lumps out the back of my car with a rack........

    thats one of the reasons for me thinking trailer :) plus i will then be able to get 5 people and 5 bikes in/on car!
    If I come up with something i'll email pm you the details if you like.....

    thanks alot for that mate that would be great!

    thanks also to everyone else for replys

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