bicycle trailor?

well i have finally after much procrastination been able to build it but i soon came across a weight issue but i think i got it if i only had some plastic sheet and some metal framing i'd be straight

 

would it be possible to do a metal frame and put some sort of netting in it. I can't think of any kind of sheet plastic to use cept maybe from an old wagon. I know how rough it can be using whats on hand to build stuff.

 

ya thats what im coming acrosse but i figured if i take the old wheels off put on some bike tires and built it out of 2x4 and plywood it might just be light enough

 

You'd be better off using PVC pipe as far as strength to weight goes.

I've made several trailers out of different materials: made one out of the aluminum tubing from a cpl lawn chairs. Worked well: strong and extremely light.

My favorite design though is just the axle and wheels off a jogging stroller strapped to an aluminum crutch. If I need more of a platform (don't always) I use an old back-pack frame.

The great thing about the crutch design is that you make the hitch out of the adjustable, bottom tube of the crutch so once you have it rigged up, you can hook or unhook the trailer by the crutch adjustment mechanism.

To hold the whole thing together I use hose clamps, bungee cords, and bicycle inner tubes.

My theory on the inner tube lashings is that the give they have takes some of the stress off the frame.

Anyway, I traveled over a hundred miles on one trip with this set up and I had a ridiculous amount of stuff with me. It handled and held up just fine.

Also used it for collecting cans and hauling water back to camp: once hauled 11 gallons, which is 88 lbs. Carried my friends Labrador around for a bit to.

 

Those are all great ideas.

 

thanks for the idea's but right now it isn't gona work i just dont have the light weight materials on hand that i need but with the help here im start drawing up some new plans and put it into the storage cabinet for now

 

These are all amazing Idea and I like how simple Capt. Obvious idea's are! I hope I can make one in the very near future!