A really great Product Review! I am looking into purchasing one of these B.o.B. Yak bike Trailers as a Christmas Gift for a brother after seeing your video and review. Thank you!! Would enjoy more of these types of reviews!
Serious thoughts and serious business. But I couldn't help but crack up laughing as you demonstrated to show us how difficult it would be without gas for your vehicle to do these things. This video is a reality check for all of us. Especially now in 2022 as I watch this. You are both terrific and I appreciate your videos and sharing your wisdom with us. Doing my best to get prepared. I'm not there yet, but doing better and better every day, thanks to you both. You were wise of what was to come before any of us had a clue. This is an excellent review. I searched online and unfortunately, these trailers are no longer available. I cannot get enough of your videos and anxious to learn more about your clever ideas. You are so wise!!! Thank you so much!!!!!!! God bless you both, and especially praying for Elizabeth's healing!!!!!!!
Looks like a nice trailer. You had me laughing when you were hauling the fire wood by hand.. But also made very good point. I went camping last year and I had to hike in with all of my camping gear. It was only a mile, a very steep mile and I was wore out. Lesson learned. I have been working on losing weight and getting in better shape. Great video as always.
I have a silver BoB yak. The silver ones are faster. I paid about $80 for it on Fleabay. It is like new came with the BoB yak yellow bag again like new and a heap of tools and a fantastic huge padded bag in which to store it. I think a rich kid did a single tour with it, then left it at his accommodation as the cost to fly it home with him was too great and it ended up on Fleabay and I won it! I couldn't get my wallet open fast enough when I went to collect it. Very pleased with it. Such a good trailer. Liked and subscribed.
Hi Bill, I agree with you on the Bob. Great product and we'll worth buying. I will say that I am older than you, and went car less for most of my life. The Bob was my go to for anything under 25 miles. Anyone serious about prepping should have a bicycle, and a way of carrying cargo. During hurricane Fran we were able to ride the 13 miles to work in downtown Raleigh where we had electricity due to being on the emergency grid. Power was out for 11 days at the house. Roads were closed due to downed trees and debris. Couldn't go down the block with a car.
Wow I really like you b.o..b. yak trailer, I definately have a bike on my list!! Your bike from 30 years, very cool!! love your videos, thank you for making our life simple and free, God bless!!
Great video! I am 59, and I have another brand of trailer which works also as a dolly, they are amazing. Now when I have to go to the supermarket, I can say, "it's 2PM let me wait until 4:30 there's not enough traffic." I love to wait for rush hour and then ride by all the cars sitting in traffic! I can relate to back problems; however, I don't get back pain from cycling, I get it from lifting heavy stuff (the wrong way) and/or playing tennis or basketball too hard. Thanks!
Good Going, MacGyver ! Good Thinking! When We Get Hurt, Especially As We Get Older (You're Not Real Old, JustMaking A Start), But We Just Have To Figure New Ways Of Doing Things That Don't Wreck Ourselves! I Like Your New Setup! My Kids UsedTo Call Me MacGyver Because I Would Figure Out Some Other Way To Fix A Problem! Anyway, I Believe Elizabeth Will Be Impressed With Your Save The Day & The Back With Your Bike Setup! God Bless U!
This is everything a review should be. If I have to watch one more person do- for instance- a tent review, and say “I just bought it, and set it up in my living room. I give it 10 stars!” Awesome review on your part. Real-time attaching it. Loading the trailer with two buckets of water! The pros and cons list! Such a well put together video., keep up the great work!
Does someone have too much time on his hands with Elizabeth away? HAHA. Great intro and great review! One might be able to double the wood load by putting the wood in vertically. Very informative and loved the visuals!
HAHAHA love your intro!!! That was something different. It looks like a neat little trailer. About taking big loads on bikes, I saw some big loads when I lived in Thailand, it is amazing what they can fit on a bike. Thank you for a nice video, I did enjoy it. Life is good.
Oh the drama! That was so cute and so clever. And great info! I was trying to imagine how a person could carry smaller items if necessary, without them falling out. Maybe a pliable, removable insert made from sheet metal or something? Maybe I'm over thing this. Great idea!
Just Floating. I was thinking the same thing about smaller things falling out. I thought a mesh surround might work and it could be added when needed. I'm sure Elizabeth, or Bill for that matter, could figure out how to make one easily. They might even be able to be purchased for that matter. Your idea was a good one too. I've always heard " great minds think alike ". :-)
Love this!! Before i got the prepper bug i had one of those bike trailers for hauling the kids and got rid of it when they outgrew it, kicking myself now 😣 i guess we're lucky enough to be just over 1km from the shops in our small country town, so a backpack and some baskets on the bike would be better than nothing 😊
I still have my pink Schwinn Frontier bicycle that I purchased in 1989. I was in college and it is the only bicycle I ever purchased from a bike shop. I like that B.o.B and think it would be a good prepping addition. If a true EOW happens, I expect to have to protect everything I own....even a 30 year old bicycle and B.o.B.
I love my Bob trailer. Today I carried a load of firewood. And I use it in my painting business as my secret weapon for jobsites where there is no or limited parking !!!! I could not recommend them highly enough
this shape is the best, I bought similar on ebay for £70 about 8 years ago and tested with 20-30 kg it was fine to both road and mountain bike, several years ago I little changed construction vertical pivot drilled through the top of bend frame, and installed 18 inch wheel on extended bend tubes, cargo bed drop about 60mm that makes more easier to manoeuvre even with more heavier grocery shopping, because gravity center drops below horizontal axel line, later adopted rim brakes to wheel which alouds much safer cycling in city and down hills when you heavy loaded, the biggest challenge was to install additional detachable brake handle on drop handlebars, but that was worth it
Fun video; I love your sense of humor. I was surprised to learn Lowe's actually does have food grade five gallon pails. Then started wondering; if you're using a Berkey, would it matter if your container was food safe or not? I almost bought a Berkey, but went with a Sawyer Squeeze All in One and a SteriPen. I also have a few Berkey sports bottles.
What size of the Berkey water filter did you purchase for your tiny home ? It looks small.... I am thinking of getting one for my granddaughter's apartment.
Very clever Bill. BOB should sponsor you! Does having the cart stabilize the bike to keep it upright when parked so you don't have to use the kickstand?
Loved the video! I must live under a rock, because I didn't know these type of things existed! Lol! I cannot believe all the judgement directed at you by alleged Christians! Very telling, isn't it?! You are providing valuable information and I don't feel a sense of panic or fear because of it!😳 Thanks for the info and God Bless🙏
We get considerably more criticism from other Christians than we do from non-Christians. Because we don't interpret scriptures EXACTLY the same way they do, we are evil.
Pammis, Pammie, Pammie. There are many religions out there, most past judgement on the others. Whether yours or theirs...we need to stop pointing fingers.
if you figure out a hose and manual hand pump (from stream to bike and from bike to house, you can fill the buckets without lifting at all. Also a rain barrel collection system at home would be a great pepper item.
If you have a bike with a thru axle, there's a company called "The Robert's Axle Project" that makes custom BOB axles for bikes. Very secure riding with the trailer. I don't work for this company but use that axle and it works really well.
Interesting review. My question; do you have any problems keeping the bike and trailer stood up when you dismount? Does it tend to fall over, or is it more stable? Thanks.
With trying to use the kickstand, stability can be a bit of a problem when the trailer is heavily loaded. But turning the bike to the left (sorting of jack-knifing the trailer to the left) can help with that a lot.
Thanks, I kind of figured right angles might help. Also, what size tire does it have, and I hope they can be had in thorn proof. By the way Mt. bicycles would be ideal for SHTF situations unless you have a horse.
I have a bicycle made in Japan and these bikes are made to be driven they are chain driven so it is self propelles itself also has a self-propelled light that does not require batteries or electricity the light is continuously on as long as you are riding it my bike is so easy to ride I have asthma and I can ride it uphill without any trouble and it's super fast
Well done. You're right, I have never seen any prepped content in transporting fuel and water. Did you ever get any word from the Berkey Water Filter people?
Nice. I was always wondering if it could carry 2 5 gallon water cooler jugs. Looks more than capable even though the spec sheet lists a weight limit of 70 pounds and the water would be 90.
Do you have extra chains, lubricant and tires for your bikes? I only have an old Schwinn no speed BF Goodrich bike from the 50's but have no clue how well tires hold up if that's the only mode of transportation one has.
AND don't ask B&E to share that b.o.b. when the EOW hits, cause I have not heard them say that they are planning to do that. smh AND someone will take that b.o.b. from them in a heartbeat if someone needs/wants it. Would B&E kill to keep it? And are they already making $$ on the sale of the b.o.b.? Scare tactics seem to abound, and the love of $$ drives many. Can't love God and mammon. Can't serve two masters. Where did the apostle Paul say in any letter to the church that the redeemed are to store food?
Penny Saver - Sure, someone could come in and steal everything we have. That's always a possibility, even now. That doesn't mean we shouldn't prepare for the bad times that we know are coming. We get comments like yours all the time - "Where does God say...?" So we did a video about that called "Should Christians be Preppers?" I hope you will take the time to watch it and see our stance on this issue. th-cam.com/video/LwM50Kvze5E/w-d-xo.html And no, we haven't made any money on the sale of the BoB. And so what if we did? This is how we make part of our living. How is that "Love of $$?" Do YOU make a living? Do YOU have ANY money. How do you make yours? This is how we make part of ours. Why are you using scripture to condemn us for simply trying to make a living? Scripture also says that if a man doesn't work, he doesn't eat. And A man who doesn't provide for his family is worse than an infidel. Making some money from You Tube in various different ways is part of God's provision for us, and we thank Him everyday for providing for us.
no...my point is that it appears to me that you all play on the fear aspect, and make $$ off of people when you play that card. By saying that there may come a time when we don't have food to eat, so you better buy THRIVE food, is to play on emotions. I have asked for ONE verse from the letters of Paul to the church that tells them to store up food, and no, I will not listen to a whole message. No time for that. I have time for ONE verse if you have one. I don't care if you make $$ off of peddling (pun intended) the b.o.b. but again, the motive for selling, or working the fear aspect is not godly if that is the route (again, pun intended, if you can find one in that) that you take with it, and it appears it is. "Buy this or you will die, or have trouble hauling food, etc." is wrong. Everyone will die. God has your days numbered, or he doesn't. He provides for his own, or he doesn't, and though he slay me, yet will I praise him. Take no thought about tomorrow, concerning what you will eat. Jesus says that. Live by that, and you are true believers in him. Otherwise, lip-service. Having money is not evil. Not sharing is evil. Storing up treasures where moths corrupt, and rust decays is evil. Disobedience is evil. Evil is wicked. The wrath of God is on the wicked (Romans 1:18). If you sin, then you are wicked. Sin is bad fruit. The good tree only bears good fruit- Matt. 7:17. Do you consider yourself a good tree, or a bad one according to that passage? Just curious, is there anyone for whom you would NOT die? And another side note if you have time--- please tell me when it is that you think that the redeemed are made perfect, and get to see God? Here on earth, or at heaven's gate? TY!
Tinyhouse Prepper I have food, and garden seeds, and a water filter (we live between 2 lakes and a creek), and some essential oils but would have big difficulty with heat and restroom facilities. Those 2 are tough in northern WI in town. I did call my local utilities to ask if they had pumps for the city sanitary and wells that would run without electticity. They had no answer and told me they buy their services from other companies. People are sorely not prepared. I do genealogy. Those folks that were not prepared in the wars and depression died at the county poor house locked up with insane folks, criminals, and other people that would be difficult to share a bed with! Thanks for your pointers Bill. I can tell by some of the awful comments under mine that some people just don't see the benefits of being prepared for anything. It"s like they figure either they will be on easy street or Jesus will immediately rescue them. If that were true, why did so many suffer after all the wars we have had, and during the depression? And why did God instruct Moses to prepare for a 7 year famine in Egypt? IMO I have never felt Bill was pushing Thrive at anyone by instilling fear in them. Thrive is a good buy. No waste. If you don't believe that, next time you get food, weigh the before and after of just how much is waste. Also weigh it when it spoils and you toss it in the garbage. Then if yur wife works fill time, miltiply how much time she spends cooking your meals and cleaning up by her hourly wage. Think about how many other things she has to do when she gets home. If you are laying on the sofa watching her shame on you!
This is clever. I would ask, in response to your comments about homesteading and prepping, how would you get your Thrive Food if there is no transportation? There also would be no groceries to go get. Still, very nice video.
The whole point is to be self -sufficient in an emergency. We might be able to buy firewood right now, but in and emergency we would be cutting our own in the woods and bringing it home with the BoB trailer and bicycle.
Interesting vid to watch from NL: 1. We have 3x bicycles than cars over here. 2. Why would you need a hanger for groceries? A week worth of groceries fits nicely in a small backpack, right? (also considering the name of the channel). 3. If you go for the gasoline instead of a hanger, you'd be able to use your car for, say 10 years to haul wood+water? Is that not enough for thing to go back to normal / how you plan to survive that long?
A hanger for groceries? I'm sorry, I have no idea what that is. Oh, do you mean trailer? No we couldn't possibly fit a week's worth of groceries in a back pack. And especially water. This trailer will haul a lot of water and firewood. And the point of this bike/trailer system is that we can use it when there is no gasoline available for the car.
I'm not sure I completely understand your question. But the quick release is a pivot for the trailer to go up and down. The way it is constructed, there is no way it can come loose unless you take out the pin that holds it together. It is safe.
I bought the Chinese copy on ebay for £80 but it has a weak point its the nylon shimmed front vertical hinge and rod. mine just fell over carrying a 15kg packet of dog biscuits. tried carrying my medium size dog but hes hyper and it fell over again. problem taking a dog in his normal doggie hut trailer is the double wheels gives a width of 750mm and some of the trails are as narrow as 2 feet. tricky to get up the coastal trail mountain paths. im putting on a double wheel on the rear on my Chinese Bob
It seems that it is currently out of stock on Amazon www.amazon.com/BOB-Yak-Plus-Bike-Trailer/dp/B000RH7GKS/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=bob%20yak%20bike%20trailer&qid=1566230504&s=gateway&sr=8-3 And here is their website www.bobgear.com/yak-bike-trailer
There is a copy of the Ibex on Ebay and its less then half price and comes with a water proof bag .. just bsearch for bike trailers im sure you will find it
Yes, I am aware of other copy trailers. And this came with a waterproof bag too, but since I'm not planning to use it, I realized AFTER I finished the video that I forgot to include it in the video, LOL
Bill FYI i just came upon this video and I wanted you to know the link didn’t work, when I save enough to purchase I’d like to give Tiny House Preppers the credit...
Cool bike and b.o.b. You will be fine as long as there is no drought. You might want to harvest some rain water as well. I think I'd like something to hitch up to a moped or something as I'm not athletic enough to do a bike I don't think. Horse and carriage? Another thought...hmmm.
This particular stream has never been dry in the ten years we have lived in the area. Rain water would only be good in the summer. In the winter, the rain barrels would freeze solid! The problem with a moped is that you need gas. And if you had gas, you might as well drive your car!
well you know when the time comes there will be earth changes, earthquakes, waterways will change and drought, famine and disease because of all these things. True about gas, but mopeds use less of it. I just physically can't ride a bike and pump it up hills, etc. Maybe a pony cart? LOL
That little plastic guard isn't that for parking the trailer and bike together? I have the Topeak Journey and Journey TX - it weighs a tiny bit less than the BOB. I think the Topeak is more versatile since it fits 26-29" bikes and bikes with 12 mm through axle (Journey TX) as well as bikes with skewers (Journey) you only swap the front axle of the trailer. The bag of the Topeak is a bit smaller than the BOB's bag (1620 ci) which is quite a lot. The BOB has those attachment points for bottles and a suspension choice where the topeak does not. The BOB is also made of steel which is easier to fix should it ever brake. The BOB should develop a wider axle and assets for 12 mm through axles. Then I would buy the BOB instead. It is a bit funny that the suspension is on a trailer that won't fit a off road touring bike and that the trailer that fits the off road touring bike does not have a suspension ... Good review! I hit thumbs up and subscribed! I would love to ride the Great Divide one day but not alone. It would be awesome to do it in a larger group.
Or just walking the bike through the snow pulling the trailer would still be better than hand carrying the water. That's only a couple months of hardship, though - and you just do what you can to survive. Nine or ten months out of the year I don't think it would be a problem.
Yes, I can see that there are many good qualities of your beast of burden. However, when carrying a heavy load, I would anticipate that there would be an issue with the side-to-side lack of stability, especially when compared to a sturdy 2 wheel trailer which would be rock solid with no side-to-side swaying tendency whatsoever. By engineering design. Beast/Burden would excel at the lighter loads. (Safety factor being my first concern, I want 2 wheels, no matter the pretty welds.)
This trailer is rock solid, even with heavier loads. It’s designed for long distance bicycle touring on rough single track trails, carrying a full compliment of camping gear. If it wasn’t solid, it would NOT work on rough single track.
@@LiveSimpleLiveFree I didn't question your devotion to your trailer or the usefulness of it for your needs. Engineering principles do not disappear just because you wish to ignore them. That tiny little wheel and the tendency to go side to side while moving have no chance to compete in carrying heavier loads against a sturdy 2 wheel rig. Period.
@@LiveSimpleLiveFree My big regret is selling mine because I needed a trailer for a child. I used my bob loaded down, heavy, down steep hills and I did fear the sway, because even the bob guys said beware of high speeds down hills fully loaded as one would with any trailer... But had none. I feared braking, but it was unfounded. And let me add that My camping travel buddy at that time, took his ,loaded with gear, bob through some really rocky single track for an experiment, and down hills, AND, did jumps with the thing, and it was solid, with no damage to any gear. I happened upon your ol vid because I'm wondering about converting my child trailer, a chariot, or selling it. I wanted to see what's out there. I have seen some impressive stuff from europe, but one other thing I loved about my bob, was the lack of plastic. Also at camp turn the trailer over and you have a table.
I would just make a rain catch why do all that if you have a shed and a house that's eight pitches you could catch clean water why do all that if you have water stored?
Because where I live, my water storage bins would be frozen solid all winter long. We get temps below zero (F) all winter long. But the creek always flows at the rapids.
Looks like your frame is probably cracked about an inch in front of the axle nut. Seen at about 9:30 in the video. A good TIG weld could probably fix it.
Oh, I see what you're looking at. It does look like a crack. But it is not. I've ridden this bike hundreds of miles since I made this video, with no issues.
A really great Product Review! I am looking into purchasing one of these B.o.B. Yak bike Trailers as a Christmas Gift for a brother after seeing your video and review. Thank you!! Would enjoy more of these types of reviews!
The ideas you come up with are amazing!
You have such a great sense of humor, love it. Great info
Y'all make my day better . Awesome 🇺🇸
Loved the intro and loved seeing Leo!
Love the beginning of this video!!! Very creative. I gotta get one of those trailers!
Serious thoughts and serious business. But I couldn't help but crack up laughing as you demonstrated to show us how difficult it would be without gas for your vehicle to do these things. This video is a reality check for all of us. Especially now in 2022 as I watch this. You are both terrific and I appreciate your videos and sharing your wisdom with us. Doing my best to get prepared. I'm not there yet, but doing better and better every day, thanks to you both. You were wise of what was to come before any of us had a clue. This is an excellent review. I searched online and unfortunately, these trailers are no longer available. I cannot get enough of your videos and anxious to learn more about your clever ideas. You are so wise!!! Thank you so much!!!!!!! God bless you both, and especially praying for Elizabeth's healing!!!!!!!
Bill your intro on this video was really funny! Great work! And that seems to be a good utility bike trailer!
Very useful info, with the state of things in the country good to know and be peppered! Thank you Bill. Peace to you and Elizabeth.
Looks like a nice trailer. You had me laughing when you were hauling the fire wood by hand.. But also made very good point. I went camping last year and I had to hike in with all of my camping gear. It was only a mile, a very steep mile and I was wore out. Lesson learned. I have been working on losing weight and getting in better shape. Great video as always.
Very clever and very well-made (both the video and the bob)! Thanks so much for sharing great info. Blessings!
I have a silver BoB yak. The silver ones are faster. I paid about $80 for it on Fleabay. It is like new came with the BoB yak yellow bag again like new and a heap of tools and a fantastic huge padded bag in which to store it. I think a rich kid did a single tour with it, then left it at his accommodation as the cost to fly it home with him was too great and it ended up on Fleabay and I won it! I couldn't get my wallet open fast enough when I went to collect it. Very pleased with it. Such a good trailer.
Liked and subscribed.
Welcome!
@@LiveSimpleLiveFree Thank you!
Hi Bill, I agree with you on the Bob. Great product and we'll worth buying. I will say that I am older than you, and went car less for most of my life. The Bob was my go to for anything under 25 miles. Anyone serious about prepping should have a bicycle, and a way of carrying cargo. During hurricane Fran we were able to ride the 13 miles to work in downtown Raleigh where we had electricity due to being on the emergency grid. Power was out for 11 days at the house. Roads were closed due to downed trees and debris. Couldn't go down the block with a car.
This was the best video ever !!!! I love that you brought it to everyone's attention :)😃
Thanks for the review on the BOB. That's what I'm going to buy.
Wow I really like you b.o..b. yak trailer, I definately have a bike on my list!! Your bike from 30 years, very cool!! love your videos, thank you for making our life simple and free, God bless!!
Great video! I am 59, and I have another brand of trailer which works also as a dolly, they are amazing. Now when I have to go to the supermarket, I can say, "it's 2PM let me wait until 4:30 there's not enough traffic." I love to wait for rush hour and then ride by all the cars sitting in traffic! I can relate to back problems; however, I don't get back pain from cycling, I get it from lifting heavy stuff (the wrong way) and/or playing tennis or basketball too hard. Thanks!
Good Going, MacGyver ! Good Thinking! When We Get Hurt, Especially As We Get Older (You're Not Real Old, JustMaking A Start), But We Just Have To Figure New Ways Of Doing Things That Don't Wreck Ourselves! I Like Your New Setup! My Kids UsedTo Call Me MacGyver Because I Would Figure Out Some Other Way To Fix A Problem! Anyway, I Believe Elizabeth Will Be Impressed With Your Save The Day & The Back With Your Bike Setup! God Bless U!
Hee Hee, loved the intro! Thank you for the informative video.
This is everything a review should be. If I have to watch one more person do- for instance- a tent review, and say “I just bought it, and set it up in my living room. I give it 10 stars!”
Awesome review on your part.
Real-time attaching it. Loading the trailer with two buckets of water! The pros and cons list!
Such a well put together video., keep up the great work!
Thank you very much! 😎
Does someone have too much time on his hands with Elizabeth away? HAHA. Great intro and great review! One might be able to double the wood load by putting the wood in vertically. Very informative and loved the visuals!
With Elizabeth away, I'm wondering how you managed after your back was out. Hope you had a speedy recovery. Enjoyed this one.
HAHAHA love your intro!!! That was something different. It looks like a neat little trailer. About taking big loads on bikes, I saw some big loads when I lived in Thailand, it is amazing what they can fit on a bike. Thank you for a nice video, I did enjoy it. Life is good.
wow! easy attach and detatch! Thank you for sharing!
Very funny opening, but you make a great point, especially for us older folks.
Great video, funny, just bought a version of this and needed to know how to hook it up. Thanks
What a great idea! Congratulations
Oh the drama! That was so cute and so clever. And great info! I was trying to imagine how a person could carry smaller items if necessary, without them falling out. Maybe a pliable, removable insert made from sheet metal or something? Maybe I'm over thing this. Great idea!
That intro could be from an infomercial. :)
Just Floating. I was thinking the same thing about smaller things falling out. I thought a mesh surround might work and it could be added when needed. I'm sure Elizabeth, or Bill for that matter, could figure out how to make one easily. They might even be able to be purchased for that matter.
Your idea was a good one too.
I've always heard " great minds think alike ". :-)
Deborah McGinnis mesh would be better! Great idea!
Deborah McGinnis That's what I was thinking, the netting that they put in the back of SUV'S would work very well.
TuckerSP2011 Yes! Great idea!
You are very informative Bill! Reminds me of my brother 😊
Great video! Hint: stand the firewood bundles on end and get twice as much on the trailer. More weight of course, but half as many trips.
As a welder I can tell you there is such a thing as a pretty weld. ☺️
I couldn't agree more. Unfortunately my welds are almost always ugly AF. More practice is definitely needed.
Cheers
i enjoy your videos, great job
Love this!! Before i got the prepper bug i had one of those bike trailers for hauling the kids and got rid of it when they outgrew it, kicking myself now 😣 i guess we're lucky enough to be just over 1km from the shops in our small country town, so a backpack and some baskets on the bike would be better than nothing 😊
Very creative introduction Bill.
I still have my pink Schwinn Frontier bicycle that I purchased in 1989. I was in college and it is the only bicycle I ever purchased from a bike shop. I like that B.o.B and think it would be a good prepping addition. If a true EOW happens, I expect to have to protect everything I own....even a 30 year old bicycle and B.o.B.
I adore the fact that that bike has 30 years under its belt. I hope my specialised diverge lives half that long!
I had a B.O.B. Yak Bicycle Trailer in 1998 it was awesome and I will buying one ASAP
What a lovely landscape you live in.
Love this video. I'm always telling my kids about this. While I do like the idea I would change the design a bit.
I love my Bob trailer. Today I carried a load of firewood. And I use it in my painting business as my secret weapon for jobsites where there is no or limited parking !!!!
I could not recommend them highly enough
This is great thanks for sharing .
Loved this! So funny! :)
Thank you. I enjoyed this. The lords been telling me to get back on my bike. I will...
have considered another bob and double your loads by pulling double trailers?
this shape is the best, I bought similar on ebay for £70 about 8 years ago and tested with 20-30 kg it was fine to both road and mountain bike, several years ago I little changed construction vertical pivot drilled through the top of bend frame, and installed 18 inch wheel on extended bend tubes, cargo bed drop about 60mm that makes more easier to manoeuvre even with more heavier grocery shopping, because gravity center drops below horizontal axel line, later adopted rim brakes to wheel which alouds much safer cycling in city and down hills when you heavy loaded, the biggest challenge was to install additional detachable brake handle on drop handlebars, but that was worth it
Fun video; I love your sense of humor. I was surprised to learn Lowe's actually does have food grade five gallon pails. Then started wondering; if you're using a Berkey, would it matter if your container was food safe or not? I almost bought a Berkey, but went with a Sawyer Squeeze All in One and a SteriPen. I also have a few Berkey sports bottles.
Me encanta tu video! Saludos
Awesome! Take care of your back!
Good info Bill, and ya know, Steven Spielberg would be jealous of your filmmaking abilities! :-)
Love and Blessings to you and Elizabeth.
Good video. Good info. Nice presentation. 5/5
What size of the Berkey water filter did you purchase for your tiny home ? It looks small.... I am thinking of getting one for my granddaughter's apartment.
Very clever Bill. BOB should sponsor you! Does having the cart stabilize the bike to keep it upright when parked so you don't have to use the kickstand?
Loved the video!
I must live under a rock, because I didn't know these type of things existed! Lol!
I cannot believe all the judgement directed at you by alleged Christians! Very telling, isn't it?!
You are providing valuable information and I don't feel a sense of panic or fear because of it!😳
Thanks for the info and God Bless🙏
We get considerably more criticism from other Christians than we do from non-Christians. Because we don't interpret scriptures EXACTLY the same way they do, we are evil.
Pammis, Pammie, Pammie. There are many religions out there, most past judgement on the others. Whether yours or theirs...we need to stop pointing fingers.
if you figure out a hose and manual hand pump (from stream to bike and from bike to house, you can fill the buckets without lifting at all.
Also a rain barrel collection system at home would be a great pepper item.
The hand pump might be good idea. But I don't know how to keep a rain barrel from freezing SOLID at least 4 months out of the year.
If you have a bike with a thru axle, there's a company called "The Robert's Axle Project" that makes custom BOB axles for bikes. Very secure riding with the trailer. I don't work for this company but use that axle and it works really well.
Interesting review. My question; do you have any problems keeping the bike and trailer stood up when you dismount? Does it tend to fall over, or is it more stable? Thanks.
With trying to use the kickstand, stability can be a bit of a problem when the trailer is heavily loaded. But turning the bike to the left (sorting of jack-knifing the trailer to the left) can help with that a lot.
Thanks, I kind of figured right angles might help. Also, what size tire does it have, and I hope they can be had in thorn proof.
By the way Mt. bicycles would be ideal for SHTF situations unless you have a horse.
I have a bicycle made in Japan and these bikes are made to be driven they are chain driven so it is self propelles itself also has a self-propelled light that does not require batteries or electricity the light is continuously on as long as you are riding it my bike is so easy to ride I have asthma and I can ride it uphill without any trouble and it's super fast
Super Video, Big Like!!!
good demo.
Well done. You're right, I have never seen any prepped content in transporting fuel and water. Did you ever get any word from the Berkey Water Filter people?
Love it thanks
Nice. I was always wondering if it could carry 2 5 gallon water cooler jugs. Looks more than capable even though the spec sheet lists a weight limit of 70 pounds and the water would be 90.
If you’re worried about the weight, you can just fill them 3/4 full
@@LiveSimpleLiveFree I'm not now after seeing your video. Seems well made like a good bicycle that can easily handle.
Lol..........using humor to teach!!!! I like it!!
Dorky in a good way! Lol, cute but yes it does look extremely practical.
Do you have extra chains, lubricant and tires for your bikes? I only have an old Schwinn no speed BF Goodrich bike from the 50's but have no clue how well tires hold up if that's the only mode of transportation one has.
Yes, I have extra everything.
AND don't ask B&E to share that b.o.b. when the EOW hits, cause I have not heard them say that they are planning to do that. smh AND someone will take that b.o.b. from them in a heartbeat if someone needs/wants it. Would B&E kill to keep it? And are they already making $$ on the sale of the b.o.b.? Scare tactics seem to abound, and the love of $$ drives many. Can't love God and mammon. Can't serve two masters. Where did the apostle Paul say in any letter to the church that the redeemed are to store food?
Penny Saver - Sure, someone could come in and steal everything we have. That's always a possibility, even now. That doesn't mean we shouldn't prepare for the bad times that we know are coming. We get comments like yours all the time - "Where does God say...?" So we did a video about that called "Should Christians be Preppers?" I hope you will take the time to watch it and see our stance on this issue. th-cam.com/video/LwM50Kvze5E/w-d-xo.html And no, we haven't made any money on the sale of the BoB. And so what if we did? This is how we make part of our living. How is that "Love of $$?" Do YOU make a living? Do YOU have ANY money. How do you make yours? This is how we make part of ours. Why are you using scripture to condemn us for simply trying to make a living? Scripture also says that if a man doesn't work, he doesn't eat. And A man who doesn't provide for his family is worse than an infidel. Making some money from You Tube in various different ways is part of God's provision for us, and we thank Him everyday for providing for us.
no...my point is that it appears to me that you all play on the fear aspect, and make $$ off of people when you play that card. By saying that there may come a time when we don't have food to eat, so you better buy THRIVE food, is to play on emotions.
I have asked for ONE verse from the letters of Paul to the church that tells them to store up food, and no, I will not listen to a whole message. No time for that. I have time for ONE verse if you have one.
I don't care if you make $$ off of peddling (pun intended) the b.o.b. but again, the motive for selling, or working the fear aspect is not godly if that is the route (again, pun intended, if you can find one in that) that you take with it, and it appears it is. "Buy this or you will die, or have trouble hauling food, etc." is wrong.
Everyone will die. God has your days numbered, or he doesn't. He provides for his own, or he doesn't, and though he slay me, yet will I praise him. Take no thought about tomorrow, concerning what you will eat. Jesus says that. Live by that, and you are true believers in him. Otherwise, lip-service.
Having money is not evil. Not sharing is evil. Storing up treasures where moths corrupt, and rust decays is evil. Disobedience is evil. Evil is wicked. The wrath of God is on the wicked (Romans 1:18). If you sin, then you are wicked. Sin is bad fruit. The good tree only bears good fruit- Matt. 7:17. Do you consider yourself a good tree, or a bad one according to that passage?
Just curious, is there anyone for whom you would NOT die?
And another side note if you have time--- please tell me when it is that you think that the redeemed are made perfect, and get to see God? Here on earth, or at heaven's gate? TY!
Tinyhouse Prepper I have food, and garden seeds, and a water filter (we live between 2 lakes and a creek), and some essential oils but would have big difficulty with heat and restroom facilities. Those 2 are tough in northern WI in town. I did call my local utilities to ask if they had pumps for the city sanitary and wells that would run without electticity. They had no answer and told me they buy their services from other companies. People are sorely not prepared. I do genealogy. Those folks that were not prepared in the wars and depression died at the county poor house locked up with insane folks, criminals, and other people that would be difficult to share a bed with! Thanks for your pointers Bill. I can tell by some of the awful comments under mine that some people just don't see the benefits of being prepared for anything. It"s like they figure either they will be on easy street or Jesus will immediately rescue them. If that were true, why did so many suffer after all the wars we have had, and during the depression? And why did God instruct Moses to prepare for a 7 year famine in Egypt? IMO I have never felt Bill was pushing Thrive at anyone by instilling fear in them. Thrive is a good buy. No waste. If you don't believe that, next time you get food, weigh the before and after of just how much is waste. Also weigh it when it spoils and you toss it in the garbage. Then if yur wife works fill time, miltiply how much time she spends cooking your meals and cleaning up by her hourly wage. Think about how many other things she has to do when she gets home. If you are laying on the sofa watching her shame on you!
solar panels and electric bikes?
This is clever. I would ask, in response to your comments about homesteading and prepping, how would you get your Thrive Food if there is no transportation? There also would be no groceries to go get. Still, very nice video.
Thrive food has a 25 year shelf life. We have enough long term food storage to last us quite awhile.
Bill is it made of aluminum or steel construction. Great video always positive God Bless
I believe it is cromoly steel.
Just one more question: do you buy the wood already cut or would you be hauling logs?
The whole point is to be self -sufficient in an emergency. We might be able to buy firewood right now, but in and emergency we would be cutting our own in the woods and bringing it home with the BoB trailer and bicycle.
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Interesting vid to watch from NL:
1. We have 3x bicycles than cars over here.
2. Why would you need a hanger for groceries? A week worth of groceries fits nicely in a small backpack, right? (also considering the name of the channel).
3. If you go for the gasoline instead of a hanger, you'd be able to use your car for, say 10 years to haul wood+water? Is that not enough for thing to go back to normal / how you plan to survive that long?
A hanger for groceries? I'm sorry, I have no idea what that is. Oh, do you mean trailer? No we couldn't possibly fit a week's worth of groceries in a back pack. And especially water. This trailer will haul a lot of water and firewood. And the point of this bike/trailer system is that we can use it when there is no gasoline available for the car.
Were is the up down movment say going through gutters only point is on quick release in time can come loose please explain
I'm not sure I completely understand your question. But the quick release is a pivot for the trailer to go up and down. The way it is constructed, there is no way it can come loose unless you take out the pin that holds it together. It is safe.
It might be a good idea to have spare bike parts on hand in case something breaks down.
+Kimberley Tramper Yup, I have lots of spare bike parts 😀
I bought the Chinese copy on ebay for £80 but it has a weak point its the nylon shimmed front vertical hinge and rod. mine just fell over carrying a 15kg packet of dog biscuits. tried carrying my medium size dog but hes hyper and it fell over again. problem taking a dog in his normal doggie hut trailer is the double wheels gives a width of 750mm and some of the trails are as narrow as 2 feet. tricky to get up the coastal trail mountain paths. im putting on a double wheel on the rear on my Chinese Bob
copies aren't as stable as the BOB. but the price of the BOB in the UK is a rip off!
Love the bob trailer but can’t find any where please a site to find??
It seems that it is currently out of stock on Amazon
www.amazon.com/BOB-Yak-Plus-Bike-Trailer/dp/B000RH7GKS/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=bob%20yak%20bike%20trailer&qid=1566230504&s=gateway&sr=8-3
And here is their website
www.bobgear.com/yak-bike-trailer
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You are too cute, love your videos, great info.
Wheel barrel for the wood ! Water well ?
+Brenda OGara We have community well water. But, the pump requires electricity, and the emergency generator for it would eventually run out of gas.
We use our son's old baby trailer for the bike. My husband kept it
How would you treat the water once you get it home?
We have a Berkey water filter. Here is our review. th-cam.com/video/WqzXp0_ylWc/w-d-xo.html
There is a copy of the Ibex on Ebay and its less then half price and comes with a water proof bag .. just bsearch for bike trailers im sure you will find it
Yes, I am aware of other copy trailers. And this came with a waterproof bag too, but since I'm not planning to use it, I realized AFTER I finished the video that I forgot to include it in the video, LOL
Proves your human like the rest of us or have you just got back from a UFO ? lol
Thanks folr tasking time to reply
Bill FYI i just came upon this video and I wanted you to know the link didn’t work, when I save enough to purchase I’d like to give Tiny House Preppers the credit...
Was that a crack I saw in the drop out?
I don’t know what you saw, but there is no crack. It is solid!
Cool bike and b.o.b. You will be fine as long as there is no drought. You might want to harvest some rain water as well. I think I'd like something to hitch up to a moped or something as I'm not athletic enough to do a bike I don't think. Horse and carriage? Another thought...hmmm.
This particular stream has never been dry in the ten years we have lived in the area. Rain water would only be good in the summer. In the winter, the rain barrels would freeze solid! The problem with a moped is that you need gas. And if you had gas, you might as well drive your car!
well you know when the time comes there will be earth changes, earthquakes, waterways will change and drought, famine and disease because of all these things. True about gas, but mopeds use less of it. I just physically can't ride a bike and pump it up hills, etc. Maybe a pony cart? LOL
That little plastic guard isn't that for parking the trailer and bike together?
I have the Topeak Journey and Journey TX - it weighs a tiny bit less than the BOB. I think the Topeak is more versatile since it fits 26-29" bikes and bikes with 12 mm through axle (Journey TX) as well as bikes with skewers (Journey) you only swap the front axle of the trailer. The bag of the Topeak is a bit smaller than the BOB's bag (1620 ci) which is quite a lot. The BOB has those attachment points for bottles and a suspension choice where the topeak does not. The BOB is also made of steel which is easier to fix should it ever brake. The BOB should develop a wider axle and assets for 12 mm through axles. Then I would buy the BOB instead. It is a bit funny that the suspension is on a trailer that won't fit a off road touring bike and that the trailer that fits the off road touring bike does not have a suspension ...
Good review! I hit thumbs up and subscribed! I would love to ride the Great Divide one day but not alone. It would be awesome to do it in a larger group.
I guess you would need a sled for the winter. Bike sure would not make it through the deep snow you get where you live. Love the b.o.b.
Or just walking the bike through the snow pulling the trailer would still be better than hand carrying the water. That's only a couple months of hardship, though - and you just do what you can to survive. Nine or ten months out of the year I don't think it would be a problem.
Um, if there's deep snow, I don't see the need to go to the river. Melt snow, it's going through a Berkey anyway.
Yes that is what I would do too, but he may need to replenish fire wood.
What about the snow?
+Valerie Lain In the winter I might have to walk the bike pulling the trailer. But that would still be much better than trying to carry the water.
Get a a ebike front motor for your back too.
How does one keep thief’s from stealing your Bob as well as your bike.
Just lock it up with a good bike lock cable.
Yes, I can see that there are many good qualities of your beast of burden. However, when carrying a heavy load, I would anticipate that there would be an issue with the side-to-side lack of stability, especially when compared to a sturdy 2 wheel trailer which would be rock solid with no side-to-side swaying tendency whatsoever. By engineering design. Beast/Burden would excel at the lighter loads. (Safety factor being my first concern, I want 2 wheels, no matter the pretty welds.)
This trailer is rock solid, even with heavier loads. It’s designed for long distance bicycle touring on rough single track trails, carrying a full compliment of camping gear. If it wasn’t solid, it would NOT work on rough single track.
@@LiveSimpleLiveFree I didn't question your devotion to your trailer or the usefulness of it for your needs. Engineering principles do not disappear just because you wish to ignore them. That tiny little wheel and the tendency to go side to side while moving have no chance to compete in carrying heavier loads against a sturdy 2 wheel rig. Period.
All I know is that this trailer does not sway under load.
@@LiveSimpleLiveFree Indeed, that is about all that you do know.
@@LiveSimpleLiveFree My big regret is selling mine because I needed a trailer for a child. I used my bob loaded down, heavy, down steep hills and I did fear the sway, because even the bob guys said beware of high speeds down hills fully loaded as one would with any trailer... But had none. I feared braking, but it was unfounded. And let me add that My camping travel buddy at that time, took his ,loaded with gear, bob through some really rocky single track for an experiment, and down hills, AND, did jumps with the thing, and it was solid, with no damage to any gear. I happened upon your ol vid because I'm wondering about converting my child trailer, a chariot, or selling it. I wanted to see what's out there. I have seen some impressive stuff from europe, but one other thing I loved about my bob, was the lack of plastic. Also at camp turn the trailer over and you have a table.
Used a BoB for years as a bike messenger, own a topeak trailer for myself, think bob is stronger.
First get lids for your buckets so it doesn't spill.
I would just make a rain catch why do all that if you have a shed and a house that's eight pitches you could catch clean water why do all that if you have water stored?
Because where I live, my water storage bins would be frozen solid all winter long. We get temps below zero (F) all winter long. But the creek always flows at the rapids.
Looks like your frame is probably cracked about an inch in front of the axle nut. Seen at about 9:30 in the video.
A good TIG weld could probably fix it.
Oh, I see what you're looking at. It does look like a crack. But it is not. I've ridden this bike hundreds of miles since I made this video, with no issues.
@@LiveSimpleLiveFree Good to hear that it's still holding up! Have you cleaned that area up to carefully inspect?
toboggan works too.
Yup
I think you and Elizabeth are a great couple but I don't understand prepping.
I’ve put in my Bob trailer well over 80 pounds I’ve probably put in it 120 pounds on my bob trailer
The BoB would be 👍great for an electric 🚲bike!!!
Yes, it would. But in any emergency, would you have the electricity to charge it?
Tinyhouse Prepper I would use Solar panels to charge.
There is a cool "Bicycle Trailers Group" on facebook...
I like the metal cart.
Maybe for fire would great idea but water no sir