60 Day Challenge. Day 12

Break it down:

 

1.    Cargo space (box type):                       Whiskey Barrel

2.    Frame:                                                  1” steel           

3.    Suspension:                                          ?         

4.    Wheels/ tires:                                        8" Standard

5.    tongue weight:                                       12-15lbs         

6.    hitch ball size:                                        2”        

7.    Chains (yes/no):                                    yes     

8.    Swivel hitch (yes/No):                           No

9.    Carrying capacity (weight/space):      Low-average

10.  Lighting, brakes/turn                             4 rear/turn, front and rear side markers

11.  Inside light?                                           ?                     

12.  Electrical connection type to bike:        4-wire flat

13.  Water tight? (yes/no):                           yes

14.  Durability (lifespan):                              13-15yrs

15.  Extras?                                                  Tongue stand, cooler rack

16.  Building Difficulty level (1-10):       7

17.  Estimated Cost (US $):                 $1600

18.  Spare Tire (yes/no)                               Yes

 19 Notes: Function and form on this one. I'm a little slanted when it comes to barrel trailers, as I have one myself. It looks sturdy, just not that thought out. In the event the latch fails and the lid opens while moving, the lid will most likely rip right off.  

The inside looks divided into multiple storage areas for packing with a custom cooler mounted on the front. The extra frame width provides some additional room to strap some more gear down to the outside as well.

Later

Karl S 

 

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