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Yes, but tomorrow . Done enough for 1 day, fighting the flu at the moment so this has worn me out now lol. I feel 80 not 40
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I had a 1 wheel cycle trailer. It was like the Bob yak ones and it made the bike very unstable until you got some speed up. It nearly scuppered our first family cycle tour.
I'd have thought a 2 wheel trailer is better like the OPs plan.
I'd have thought a 2 wheel trailer is better like the OPs plan.
I have an idea of something like that based around a sled so you could have a waist belt and just walk normally.
The big thing that stops the idea is stiles and kissing gates.
The big thing that stops the idea is stiles and kissing gates.
Here is how a finnish man constructed his trolley.
And more photos:https://www.google.com/search?q=eräkärry&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwiixrTa7sWAAxWq7LsIHdf8A4YQ2-cCegQIABAA&oq=eräkärry&gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyCQgAEBgQgAQQCjoECCMQJzoICAAQgAQQsQM6CAgAELEDEIMBOgsIABCABBCxAxCDAToGCAAQBRAeOgcIABAYEIAEUNATWIEoYJgqaABwAHgAgAFziAGIB5IBAzUuNJgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&sclient=img&ei=327OZOLaK6rZ7_UP1_mPsAg&bih=756&biw=1431&client=firefox-b-e
This looks useful. Lightweight and small enough but able to take a load.
Went down a rabbit hole
The Infantry Hand Cart
www.thinkdefence.co.uk
This design with rotating axels looked promising
The Infantry Hand Cart
The Infantry Hand Cart - Think Defence
The wheel is one of man's oldest inventions, with wheelbarrows and hand carts almost as old. Simply put, they enable a person to transport loads over a
www.thinkdefence.co.uk
This design with rotating axels looked promising
I'm still of the mind one wheel is more practical for avoiding obstacles. When in really complicated locations one can at least turn it around and steer like a wheelbarrow.
I guess a lot depends upon how much gear you really envisage or imagine carrying? What is a typical realistic carry where one of these things would be justified and over how much of distance. Obviously individual health plays a major part.
I guess a lot depends upon how much gear you really envisage or imagine carrying? What is a typical realistic carry where one of these things would be justified and over how much of distance. Obviously individual health plays a major part.
That was an interesting read, thanks for sharing itWent down a rabbit hole
The Infantry Hand Cart
The Infantry Hand Cart - Think Defence
The wheel is one of man's oldest inventions, with wheelbarrows and hand carts almost as old. Simply put, they enable a person to transport loads over a
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Yeah, lot of factors.
Another design that makes a chair/bed.
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Another design that makes a chair/bed.
The Wanderr®
*Bungee Net is included The ultimate gear hauler that doubles as a chair/cot. The Wanderr takes the comfort of a lounge chair and the functional utility of a heavy-duty cart and combines them into one sleek package. It’s easy to strap everything you need to the rugged aluminum frame and haul it...
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I remember reading about a guy who took his young family on pretty epic adventures. They used a cart and often carried their toddlers and babies on it with their kit. Iirc they were simply walking around in America with their handcraft. Definitely at least a 2 wheeler, possibly 4.
Personal choice about wheel number but after cycle touring with a 1 wheeler I'd go with two wheels. That way balance is easier to achieve. My 1 wheel would exaggerate the tilt with each pedal stroke.
Personal choice about wheel number but after cycle touring with a 1 wheeler I'd go with two wheels. That way balance is easier to achieve. My 1 wheel would exaggerate the tilt with each pedal stroke.
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I'm in agreement, this isn't the first cart I've made. The last one I made about 4 years ago, I gave away to an older person at camp who was struggling more than me with their gear. (See photos)
I just don't have the bits or cash available at present. This one is temporary but I'll get a single wheel again one day.
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Would the stability issue of one (larger) wheel be solved by hanging your gear under the frame rather than sitting it on top?
I'm in agreement, this isn't the first cart I've made. The last one I made about 4 years ago, I gave away to an older person at camp who was struggling more than me with their gear. (See photos)
I just don't have the bits or cash available at present. This one is temporary but I'll get a single wheel again one day.
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Could one make the axle wheel spacing somewhat adaptable on the go? So wheel spacing of two wheels with a wider axle in a sleeve , then the option to shorten the axle and bring the wheels in close to act as 'nearly' one.
I do think the leverage pivots and speed of movement - walking in pendulum motions , cycling - building speed exacerbating a potential ' wobble' like a car pulling a caravan.
Don't need large diameter wheels on even surfaces, so could have two small diameter wheels in corners, and a larger wheel in middle where can raise/lower it's axle?
When lowered it'd bare all the weight, and outside pair would be like stablizers.
When lowered it'd bare all the weight, and outside pair would be like stablizers.
if you don't have cash for 'bits' as you say maybe you should get involved in your local Men in Sheds' who might be able to point you in a potential direction for free materials. although they do mostly woodwork I am positive they could help you with metal bits. My day job is setting up activities for men so my brain is geared towards networking and making links in the community. I bet any community group would love to have you involved in any 'making' projects with volunteers. might find some similarly skilled dudes.
Thinking of arrangements of wheels, two wheels in tandem is a good idea, it is called a bicycle, I wonder how many of us in the past have used one to take an awkward load home, pushing it with the load slung over the crossbar?
Viet Cong did it during the war in Vietnam. Brought supplys over the mountains and through the jungles.
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