Build your own bicycle Trailer

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  • Step by step construction on how to build the Wike bicycle trailer "Do it yourself kit". Can be purchase at wicycle.com

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  • @MyTrx1
    @MyTrx1 13 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    i used pvc tubing, and joints to make my trailer! total cost: $10

  • @c.a.s3162
    @c.a.s3162 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Building ours now. Customizing the floor to be the exact size to fit our giant dog kennel for our too senior girls. Now we can take them all over the place.

  • @justinbarney9542
    @justinbarney9542 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    2 questions: 1.) Given the suggested specs of the aluminum, what would be the carrying load capacity of the trailer?
    and 2.) When mounting the deck to the trailer, can I use eyelet bolts w/locking nuts? That way I can have eyelets for bungees, an elastic net, or rope to secure my load ;)

    • @Jerbrown
      @Jerbrown 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good questions! +1 here

  • @paulahavens2764
    @paulahavens2764 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I noticed you did not put any washers or lock rings on the shaft of the wheels did you already have them on? Do you have to grease that shaft you put on the wheels?

  • @startreking
    @startreking 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    I suspect I'll have to add pop rivets to the sheet metal to support any kind of load that isn't supported by the frame?

  • @paulahavens2764
    @paulahavens2764 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you have to grease any parts of the wheels.

  • @mricardo7672
    @mricardo7672 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    ... E nada se cria sem sacrifício. E, neste contexto, o Brasil tem histórico e uma enorme vantagem de ter um povo rico em criatividade, inteligentemente utilizada. O que nos trai é a corrupção, a impunidade e uma mídia que se alimenta de sangue político.

  • @fraukeschmidt8364
    @fraukeschmidt8364 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful, thank you!!

  • @robertmackie2239
    @robertmackie2239 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would a 6 foot x 4 foot bicycle camper hold this a chassie like tge one u just built

  • @rdkuless
    @rdkuless 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you install upright rails..? and if you need the deck to be flat (without 1" square tubing sticking up..?)

  • @robelderton3541
    @robelderton3541 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice job mate been looking for some time you make it look easy so will give it ago

  • @longrider42
    @longrider42 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Before you buy this kit, decide how big you want to make your trailer and then go price aluminum square stock. And do not buy it from Home Depot, that stuff is too big by 1/64th of an inch. I did build one and will have a video up soon.

    • @JohnSims3
      @JohnSims3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Metal Supermarket has everything

  • @bobcatt2294
    @bobcatt2294 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What are the materials used for the corner connectors including all the components in black?

    • @JohnSims3
      @JohnSims3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hard plastic

  • @desrynne2720
    @desrynne2720 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, Can you tell me how the wheels stay fixed on as in your very good video you do not say much about this point . The way you show it are they easy to remove wheels

    • @wikemovies
      @wikemovies  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The axles are push button operated

  • @kweeezy
    @kweeezy 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    the end result here also has the axle crossing above the floor of the trailer---this is a design flaw that you should really address, especially before you sell it to someone...

  •  8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm beginning to think it would just be easier to start with a snow sled, just add wheels, and a trailer tongue & bike mount.

  • @timbatimbero3934
    @timbatimbero3934 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Too far away from the camera.

  • @phillipimsdahl3563
    @phillipimsdahl3563 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    can you please explain how the axels lock in place I take it they are easy to disconnect for storage?

    • @longrider42
      @longrider42 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The wheels are held on with push button quick release axles and yes they come off quick and clean.

  • @MultiSniper70
    @MultiSniper70 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    i dont want to buy a car to tansport a 30% 50cc rc plane around
    its 2260mm with the wings on which i can take off and put them on at the field
    body lenth is 2150mm so i need to build a fairly large trailer for it

  • @kweeezy
    @kweeezy 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    It looks like you put the axle cross bar toward the rear as you said, but then when you flipped it over and attached the longest longitudinal piece, you attached it so that the axle was closest to the front...???

  • @eyeonart6865
    @eyeonart6865 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, I like this trailor. would I be able to use with electric bike safely?

    • @longrider42
      @longrider42 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, I do. It pulls easy.

  • @MrjackieG
    @MrjackieG 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    My local metal supplier only has 1" tubing with 1/8" wall. Is that too thick for the hitch to attach?

    • @scott6590
      @scott6590 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      1/8 is .125 so yes

  • @pkmaster650
    @pkmaster650 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    God I wish I had a work shop

  • @critterIMHO
    @critterIMHO 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I see this is an older video, but if anyone is still answering questions, what is the overall width if your deck is 22 inches wide? Thank you.

    • @East7West9
      @East7West9 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The wheels with the push pins are 5" wide (3" wheel, 2" pin). The hardware piece is 2" wide. Your 22" deck should come out to total width of 28", possibly 28.5" if you have the little plastic cover over the hub (push release area).

  • @kalepegg
    @kalepegg 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What size drill do I need, and what thickness of aluminum sheeting.

    • @wikemovies
      @wikemovies  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      17/64" for bolts

  • @lisatothelee7
    @lisatothelee7 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the weight capacity of your trailer?

  • @patrickmichel4674
    @patrickmichel4674 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the maximum weight that the wheels can handle?

    • @longrider42
      @longrider42 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The max load for the kit is 150 pounds

  • @Gollammeister
    @Gollammeister 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about securing the contents of your trailer?

    • @longrider42
      @longrider42 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I attached a large 55 gallon water proof storage tub to mine.

  • @sc1212able
    @sc1212able 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bob, could you use pvc guage 40 for the tubing

  • @manuelgutierrez330
    @manuelgutierrez330 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    to me it looks like you could just flip it so that the whole trailer is flat on the floor instead of the way he has it shown on this video.

    • @cme4brain11
      @cme4brain11 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      some DIY persons did just that.

  • @sunnyw4040
    @sunnyw4040 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got on the website and it's not showing a link for the kit. Is there a specific link please?

  • @markgiles5426
    @markgiles5426 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Weight limit capacity for trailer please??

  • @cesartaylor
    @cesartaylor 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    'Build your own bicycle Trailer'? An honest title would've been 'Assemble a Wike trailer kit'.

    • @thisissoeasy
      @thisissoeasy 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      yep! totally agree. Otherwise we could have searched for "how to assemble a kit trailer"...

    • @jonbingham7525
      @jonbingham7525 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You don't get the 1" tubing or the base - therefore you can build the trailer to any dimensions you wish - so yes it is a kit, but a very high quality one that you can adjust to your own needs

  • @clintbonny7748
    @clintbonny7748 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    could you use the trailer for hunting?

  • @buddylee1763
    @buddylee1763 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the weight capacity?

    • @cme4brain11
      @cme4brain11 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      about 120 pounds

  • @cme4brain11
    @cme4brain11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    what a poor assembly video, where to begin? The video quality is 240p, like from the 1950's, and the audio editing is so poor when he first tries to describe the through-bolts it comes out as "quarter....bolts" and later he says "quarter inch by 1.25 long" which should have been said "one quarter inch diameter, 20 pitch, 1.25 inch length through bolts provided in the DIY kit". Then when he assembles the kit he does not state that he drills ONE hole for the self tapping #14x1inch screws. he does not specifically describe the fact that the length of the aluminum tubes are the EXACT length of the exterior dimensions of the trailer, and then he does not, for a novice, state that the wall thickness of the tubes should be "zero point 625 inches thick". When he assembles the frame, the puts the bottom longitudinal tube on one side, then the top tube on the same side, before putting the bottom long tube on the other side. He should have placed both the bottom tubes right after another, and should have stated how to orient the plastic frame portion so that they face correctly to house the upper portions of the frame. He has clearly pre-drilled some holes while not drilling others, making one think there are pre-drilled holes. A great product ruined by a crummy video. The company should re-do this.

  • @idea28ed
    @idea28ed 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    top trailer idee

  • @finnniko6032
    @finnniko6032 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    $129 for this trailer plus shipping and you have to buy extra parts

    • @GEAUXFRUGAL
      @GEAUXFRUGAL 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not too shabby think about it you don't have to register it you can get a recumbent bike and apply a motor to it as long as it is below 5 hp you don't have to get a license or insure it. You can carry things around and get the job done just the same. I hate to pay my car insurance especially when the thing sits for a week at a time.