60 Day Challenge. Day 25 - Pull Behind Motorcycle Trailers

Break It Down:

 

1.    Cargo space (box type):                     Steel Truck Bed Box

2.    Frame:                                                 Steel

3.    Suspension:                                         Leaf Spring

4.    Wheels/ tires:                                        8" standard

5.    tongue weight:                                      15-17lbs         

6.    hitch ball size:                                        2”        

7.    Chains (yes/no):                                    No.     

8.    Swivel hitch (yes/No):                           No

9.    Carrying capacity (weight/space):       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):                              12-15yrs

15.  Extras?                                                Not if you didn't take out your truck tools

16.  Building Difficulty level (1-10):             3

17.  Estimated Cost (US $):                       $500

18.  Spare Tire (yes/no)                               No

 19 Notes:

I like the simplicity of this one. Take a box, weld or bolt it to a frame, and done. Classic function over form like a few others before this one. Low build time, low cost, and low learning curve.

If only everything could be this easy.....

Later,

Karl S 

 

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