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Trike Trailer by: puttputt - May 23, 2013 3:23:50 GMT -5

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I want a trailer for small trips and shopping. This is about $325 and weighs less than 134lbs. What do you think?

-----Harbor Freight Trailer $182.99 (less than 100lbs)

www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/trailer-accessories/870-lb-capacity-40-inch-x-49-inch-heavy-duty-utility-trailer-with-8-inch-wheels-and-tires-42708.html

Change inside width from 40" to 24" (maybe 22")
Change inside length from 49" to 36" (maybe 30")
Change Axle length accordingly
Move axle forward for proper balance
Use single springs for less weight

Contico Pro Tuff Bin $59.98 (28.5lbs)

www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?partNumber=91573-230-L3725-4&langId=-1&storeId=10151&productId=3734569&catalogId=10051&cmRelshp=req&rel=nofollow&cId=PDIO1

Mount sideways with U-bolts opening on passenger side

Igloo 25 quart Marine Cooler $37.23 (5.3lbs)

www.walmart.com/ip/Igloo-Marine-25-Quart-Cooler/16437962

Mount on tongue

LED Trailer Light Kit $39.99

www.harborfreight.com/led-trailer-light-kit-95974.html

Another option is just buy the Harbor Freight Tag-Along and the cooler. $410 + cooler $38 + LED $40 = $488 (150lbs). Anybody have one?

www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/trailer-accessories/600-lb-capacity-78-inch-tag-along-trailer-66771.html

I am worried about the weight and width (150cc) so the first option is maybe better in that regard.

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dragonsparks PM dragonsparks dragonsparks's Posts dragonsparks's Threads Senior Rider Currently Offline Posts: 629 Likes: 0 Joined: May 2, 2013 18:49:14 GMT -5	Trike Trailer by: dragonsparks - May 23, 2013 10:33:16 GMT -5 Reply Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dragonsparks on May 23, 2013 10:33:16 GMT -5 Why don't you look on CL? There is always 4 or5 in CL in my state. Dave
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fido64 PM fido64 fido64's Posts fido64's Threads New Rider Currently Offline Posts: 22 Likes: 0 Joined: Mar 26, 2013 13:31:38 GMT -5	Trike Trailer by: fido64 - May 23, 2013 11:29:32 GMT -5 Reply Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fido64 on May 23, 2013 11:29:32 GMT -5 I believe the trailer you are looking at will turn out to be too big Harbor freight has one for M C have you looked at that .It is smaller and has a box on it already don't have the stock number off hand ///FIDO

jeffdeq PM jeffdeq jeffdeq's Posts jeffdeq's Threads New Rider Currently Offline Posts: 8 Likes: 0 Joined: Apr 2, 2013 8:51:05 GMT -5	Trike Trailer by: jeffdeq - May 23, 2013 22:16:38 GMT -5 Reply Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jeffdeq on May 23, 2013 22:16:38 GMT -5 Just a suggestion....you might want to look at a bicycle cart. They weigh only 35 lbs but can carry up to 180 lbs. They cost around $100.

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Trike Trailer by: puttputt - May 24, 2013 1:59:21 GMT -5

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Post by puttputt on May 24, 2013 1:59:21 GMT -5

Jefdec...that would work but I don't know if I cann get it licenced in Florida. 50mph?

Fido64...That is my second option listed in the original message. I'm a little concerned about the 144lbs weight. Anyone have one?

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Trike Trailer by: fido64 - May 24, 2013 15:10:51 GMT -5

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Post by fido64 on May 24, 2013 15:10:51 GMT -5

I made the one I have out of a yard trailer for a garden tractor do not know how much it weight not too much put lights on it got a home made tag for a trailer Fla is not to fussy yet//It works good one of these days I will figure out how to post a photo on this ///just another option//note if you go garden trailer you will need tires that ampere /to be dot approved//fido

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Trike Trailer by: puttputt - May 29, 2013 1:00:42 GMT -5

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[replyingto=puttputt]puttputt[/replyingto]Okay Scooters,

I found what I want but I don't know the price yet.

THE ERRAND BOY

2-12" wheels
It will work on a 2 or 3 wheeler because it has a swivel hitch
(no extra lean weight on 2 wheels)
torsion axles
15.4 cubic feet (or 8.6 if you want)
34" or 26" overall width for smaller one.
75LBS....YES

www.mizermw.com/errandboy.htm

I hope it's not a million dollars. LET'S DO A GROUP PURCHASE?

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alleyoop PM alleyoop alleyoop's Posts alleyoop's Threads Senior Rider Currently Offline Founding Member NO SLUG PST150H TRIKE..62mm 60mmStroker crank 16/37 gears Posts: 4,848 Likes: 327 Joined: Feb 19, 2013 11:27:56 GMT -5	Trike Trailer by: alleyoop - May 29, 2013 1:06:05 GMT -5 Reply Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by alleyoop on May 29, 2013 1:06:05 GMT -5 I guarantee it is not cheap if they do not put the price on it they don't want to scare you UNTIL you contact them:) Alleyoop
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puttputt PM puttputt puttputt's Posts puttputt's Threads New Rider Currently Offline Posts: 14 Likes: 0 Joined: Mar 19, 2013 10:24:12 GMT -5	Trike Trailer by: puttputt - May 29, 2013 1:15:58 GMT -5 Reply Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by puttputt on May 29, 2013 1:15:58 GMT -5 [replyingto=alleyoop]alleyoop[/replyingto]They are looking for dealers....

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alleyoop PM alleyoop alleyoop's Posts alleyoop's Threads Senior Rider Currently Offline Founding Member NO SLUG PST150H TRIKE..62mm 60mmStroker crank 16/37 gears Posts: 4,848 Likes: 327 Joined: Feb 19, 2013 11:27:56 GMT -5	Trike Trailer by: alleyoop - May 29, 2013 1:30:50 GMT -5 Reply Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by alleyoop on May 29, 2013 1:30:50 GMT -5 Dealer or not bet it is over 1g
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Trike Trailer by: dragonsparks - May 29, 2013 1:56:11 GMT -5

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Post by dragonsparks on May 29, 2013 1:56:11 GMT -5

Hello I could make it for $300 If I can con Luke in to welding chassis for me. LOL. Then sell for $550. I'm not greedy. I'll pay luke $15 a piece. Then charge 250 for shipping. O-Boy that is were the money is.LOL

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Trike Trailer by: B. A. M. F. - Jul 20, 2013 15:17:27 GMT -5

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Post by B. A. M. F. on Jul 20, 2013 15:17:27 GMT -5

Ive been really wanting to get a small trailer for my trike. I really want to build a cage/ kennel out of it for my dog so I can take her out on rides! (please no animal cruelty comments, I know she'll love it and im an expert welder and can make it plenty safe enough) plus it would be good for when I needed to haul other stuff around.

but I kept getting stuck on ways I would attach one to the scoot! do they make scooter trailer hitches? motorcycle trailer hitches are ment to mount to the rear axle which isn't possible. I know I could make some thing that attaches to the rear frame under the seat and comes around the cvt and exhaust out to behind the wheel, but that a whole lot of engineering and work that I don't have time for now, or in the foreseeable futute...

So how are people towing trailers on scooters? whats the trick I don't know? I need something that allows leaning. the bicycle trailers seem like a good start because of the way they mount but those skinny tires on them seem like a bad idea goin 40mph over a pothole...