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enveetee · Cyclist Joined: 30 Jan 2006 Posts: 13

I asked this question two years ago but no info was forthcoming so I wondered if anyone has any new info.

We're arriving GT area at the beginning of March on an open ended tour and are looking for a small two wheeled trailer to attach to the back of a Honda Wave or similar.

Anyone got any suggestions or links please

Nigel

Pikey · Posted: 03.01.2009, 09:24 Post subject:

Nigel,

You can buy a two wheeled kind of trailer at a few places here in CNX. They are basically a metal mesh box with an axle and an extended handle that reaches to the seat and the pillion sits on!

Cheers,

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Pikey · Posted: 03.01.2009, 09:51 Post subject:

Found a pic as my mate has one for his dog!

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Fishenough · Posted: 03.01.2009, 10:21 Post subject:

18°47'49.98"N and 99° 0'7.45"E (me thinks) there is a selection of trailers on display here.

enveetee · Cyclist Joined: 30 Jan 2006 Posts: 13

Pikey

Thanks for the info (and photo!!)

Do you know:

1. Cost?

2. Legality?

Cheers

Ian Bungy · Posted: 03.01.2009, 18:06 Post subject:

Do you know:

1. Cost?
Bugger All, around a 2000 Baht?

2. Legality?
Totally Illegal as are every other Side Car and Trailer for Bikes in Thailand!!! Shocked

They make another version with Smaller Wheels which looks a lot smarter than the Pictured Colossus!!! If you got one make up a Hitch onto the Grab Rail at the Back would make it much easier to use instead of Sitting on the Handle and I am sure it would be easier to Handle? Have you ever seen the little Tuk Tuk / Bike Taxi's they use in Siem Reap Cambodia? They have a Hitch where the Back seat would normally be on the bike! Quite neat.
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mikerust · Posted: 05.01.2009, 16:48 Post subject:

Alas could not find a photo of the common backwards facing passenger holding a wheelbarrow. Razz

This is what you need but not available here. Lots in Brazil. Cool

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enveetee · Cyclist Joined: 30 Jan 2006 Posts: 13

Thanks everyone for your replies, especially the BMW behmoth/outfit!!

Pikey, do you have any contacts for your mates trailer in the Chaing Mai area pls?

We're currently investigating making our own (testing it on our scoot here in the UK) and breaking it down into a suitcase for the flight to CMX. However we may be tempted to buy one in Chaing Mai (2000 Bhat is much cheaper than making one here in the UK!)

Any help appreciated

Nigel and Frances

Davidfl · Posted: 08.01.2009, 18:51 Post subject:

Just get something made in Chiang Mai to your specs.
Easier, quicker & cheaper.
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enveetee · Cyclist Joined: 30 Jan 2006 Posts: 13

Davidfl

Yeah, we thought about that, but with no language skills and only rudimentary drawing skills, I don't want to spend a week in CM trying to get it right.

We feel it's better to make one here, test it then pack-and-fly. We intend to use the trailer over the next few years in SE Asia - we've done the car/touring holidays to death and the scoot + trailer idea really does it for us, especially in SE Asia where the scoot rules.

However, if you have any more suggestions, I'd welcome then

Nigel

mikerust · Posted: 08.01.2009, 20:52 Post subject:

Nigel,

The only consern is speed and distance. The pictures trailer from CMX is a push cart using bicycle grade components. Maybe it would stand up to motorbike touring but.......

Do you want single or double wheels?

Not necessarily the answer but Indespension make 125kg units which make be OK for a single wheeled unit, if you can buy a m/bike single hitch where you are.

I think you may need two trips. First one to either bring parts and get one made and second one to actually use it.

PS if you carry a golf bag you are ussually allowed 10kgs extra free. Nobody checks that it actually contains golf clubs!
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enveetee · Cyclist Joined: 30 Jan 2006 Posts: 13

Mike

Thanks for the ideas.

First off, we will be travelling light, not back-packer light, but with about 20kgs of clothing, and stuff - has always fitted nicely in a standard airline compatible travel case - you know what I mean.

The trailer has to weigh (unladen) no more than 15kgs, this way we can collapse it into another travel suitcase, then check it with two bags as normal.

When we arrive, we unpack the trailer unit, build it (30 minute operation) and put the two cases (one now empty) into the trailer and hitch it to a scoot.

When we move on to Laos, VN or Cam, we can either repack and fly, or return the rented scoot and river the trailer (still constructed) down the MK.

The important thing is lightness. The trailer has to carry 40kgs max (two cases - one empty and it's own weight)

I'm looking at bicycle trailers, they are ideal but are not collapsable into a suitcase - hence the 'build my own' route

Cheers for the input

Nigel

mikerust · Posted: 08.01.2009, 21:33 Post subject:

http://bikefix.co.uk/index.php?unique=bb08be14f86de52adcd9e5f4e15d14d8&get_ol_id=7&get_gl_id=51&get_sgl_id=121&get_bsm_id=2&bsm_code=pics#a51

http://www.wicycle.com/cargo_touring_bicycle_trailer.php

http://www.bikemania.biz/Bykaboose_Newt_Totally_Collapsible_Bicycle_Trailer_p/bykaboose_newt.htm

http://www.carryfreedom.com/Y-Frame.html
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