Date:         Mon, 7 Jun 2004 16:37:26 -0600
Reply-To:     Simon Reinhardt <simon@FARRSIDE.NET>
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From:         Simon Reinhardt <simon@FARRSIDE.NET>
Subject:      Re: Does anyone travel with a small cargo trailer?
Comments: To: Keith Adams <keith_adams@TRANSCANADA.COM>
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Go here:

http://www.letsgoaero.com/

and check  out the "Herman AT".
I've pulled one of those on highway trips over mountain passes,
mountain camping, and just generally around town.
It's COOL.
You hardly notice it's there. Trailer weight is negligible, it doesn't
block rearward visibility too much, it's weatherproof and lockable, has
internal rails to which you can attach bike mounts, and even has a
little leg for standing on it's own.
I was pulling with a syncro Westy with the standard bolts-to-tow-loops
trailer hitch, and the angle was fine.
It also sits in nice 'n close, so it'll draft, and doesn't really need
much consideration on turns.
I have no affiliation with the company. I'm just very happy with their
trailer.

-Simon


On Jun 7, 2004, at 4:15 PM, Keith Adams wrote:

> We were thinking of maybe finding a small (4x6' or so) enclosed cargo
> trailer to pull behind our 86 2WD Westy for this summer's 2 week trip.
> There's several reasons for this;
>
> -          we have 2 100 lb. dogs that travel with us
>
> -          we have a 2 year old with us
>
> -          need to take the mountain bikes and kid trailer - and don't
> feel too keen on leaving my Santa Cruz Superlight on the back of my van
> when I'm not around.
>
> Also would allow us to carry extra firewood, etc.  It's getting a
> little
> tough inside to shuffle plastic bins, cooler, dogs, car seat, etc, etc.
> with all the stuff we have to carry.  It may be a little better in
> summer, but in the shoulder seasons around here when you're not sure if
> you need snow boots or sunscreen, it's nuts.
>
>
>
> Just kicking around the idea, so I'd appreciate other's experiences
> (and
> no, travelling with less stuff is not an option!  Although if anyone is
> interested in 2 large, hairy husky mix dogs..... nah, the wife would
> kill me).
>
>
>
> Keith Adams
>
> calgary.ab.ca
>
>
>