60 Day Challenge. Day 8

Break it down:

 

1.    Cargo space (box type):                       Molded Fiberglass Cargo Bin

2.    Frame:                                                  1.5” steel        

3.    Suspension:                                          Spring 

4.    Wheels/ tires:                                        8” wheels

5.    tongue weight:                                       13-15lbs         

6.    hitch ball size:                                       2”        

7.    Chains (yes/no):                                   yes     

8.    Swivel hitch (yes/No):                           no

9.    Carrying capacity (weight/space):        Above Average

10.  Lighting, brakes/turn                             8 rear brake/turn, Side markers,

11.  Inside light?                                           ?                     

12.  Electrical connection type to bike:        4 wire flat

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

14.  Durability (lifespan):                              15-20yrs, on top of what is has under the belt

15.  Extras?                                                  Cooler Rack, Covered Roof rack

16.  Building Difficulty level (1-10):       6

17.  Estimated Cost (US $):                        $800

18.  Spare Tire (yes/no)                               no

 19. Notes: A little boxy for my taste. This trailer looks like it was built at home, in the garage, about 15 years ago. (The squared offset tongue is the traded mark of a early stage welder)  

It was then pulled several thousand miles over the 15 years through the dirt, rain, sleet, and snow.

Key takeaway: This trailer has seen more road than most weekend warriors do in a lifetime, I include myself in those weekend warriors. 

 

Later,

Karl S 

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