Just bought this kit, so it was off to youtube to find videos like this. Just wanted to say you did an incredible job with your build. You’re a true craftsman!
Yeah, the axle tube is 1” square aluminium tube with a square steel tube inside. Two heavy duty press fit inserts accept the axles from the wheels. The rest of the frame is 1/16” wall, 1” square tube for the base, and 1” square hardwood for the upper parts. The box is Baltic birch ply. The way I constructed it, the upper frame can be removed and the box taken out as a unit. The video doesn’t show the box being glued up into a solid unit, just the press fit panels in place. It works that way too.
Do you think the frame dimensions could be expanded to 3 feet ( x ) by 6 feet ( y ) by 3 feet ( z ). And do you think the tubing thickness could be increased to 1/8 inch. I'm trying to get the weight limit up to about 250lbs. Thanks!
john, you could definitely increase the wall thickness, or even switch to steel tubing for the base frame. You can really make it any size. If I make a larger trailer with the kit I would find another attachment method for the hitch arm, to keep it centered on the bicycle.
@@phillipfuentes1119 Thanks! I have changed directions and am looking at the N55 project out of Denmark. They are making awesome trailer/bikes ( high weight capacity ) with no welding or special attachments. Simply drilling holes and using bolts to create xyz connections with 1inch aluminum which happens to be the name of the company that takes the open source design and sells it. Please do an XYZ build on your channel! www.xyzcargo.com
I built the WIKE DIY Flatbed trailer, using the kit, two years ago, and this year I added an over head rack. Its a very well made and thought out kit.
Just bought this kit, so it was off to youtube to find videos like this. Just wanted to say you did an incredible job with your build. You’re a true craftsman!
Thanks Mark. I think Wike puts out great products.
Is it only the "axle" member that is reinforced with steel? Also, it's great to see the Mini Max gear in use.
Yeah, the axle tube is 1” square aluminium tube with a square steel tube inside. Two heavy duty press fit inserts accept the axles from the wheels. The rest of the frame is 1/16” wall, 1” square tube for the base, and 1” square hardwood for the upper parts. The box is Baltic birch ply. The way I constructed it, the upper frame can be removed and the box taken out as a unit. The video doesn’t show the box being glued up into a solid unit, just the press fit panels in place. It works that way too.
I have detailed video's of my Wike Trailer on my TH-cam channel.
Do you think the frame dimensions could be expanded to 3 feet ( x ) by 6 feet ( y ) by 3 feet ( z ). And do you think the tubing thickness could be increased to 1/8 inch. I'm trying to get the weight limit up to about 250lbs. Thanks!
john, you could definitely increase the wall thickness, or even switch to steel tubing for the base frame. You can really make it any size. If I make a larger trailer with the kit I would find another attachment method for the hitch arm, to keep it centered on the bicycle.
@@phillipfuentes1119 Thanks! I have changed directions and am looking at the N55 project out of Denmark. They are making awesome trailer/bikes ( high weight capacity ) with no welding or special attachments. Simply drilling holes and using bolts to create xyz connections with 1inch aluminum which happens to be the name of the company that takes the open source design and sells it. Please do an XYZ build on your channel! www.xyzcargo.com