March 2024 to Deloraine plus a bit about my Beriault Bicycle Camper
2024 ж. 3 Нау.
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An early autumn trip back to Deloraine. Last visited there in November 2023 but Colin was riding in from the north - Port Sorell - so I thought I would meet up and ride back to Longford with him the next day.
In the end I was pretty tired by day 1's headwinds and the route I chose so there was no video for day 2 'cos I couldn't find the camera!
For more details on the trailer and how it is working - see tonyscycling.blog
Cool idea, great concept! I wish you a lot of fun with your bicycle camper! Marco 😅👍
Thanks Marco.
Lots of room on top of the trailer for a solar panel. Bike canopy, too.
Hi Douglas. Yes there is and I am investigating right now. I am concerned about putting extra weight on the top so am looking how to put a removable panel up there to be taken off and stood at the side when in camp. It may be too much of a temptation for light-fingered individuals just standing there. I shall continue investigations of either a panel on top or a solar blanket. Either solution has a space and weight v actual power input balance !!
@@antcullimore3550Good luck with that. I like to run various designs through my head and imagine I'm in them when I lay down to sleep. But too busy with musical keyboard inventions right now to try and build a trailer. I also see EV biker/campers with the roll out solar panels you mention for when they are camped. But you seem to be considering all the angles. I rode an electric bike for a few years but just around town. Quite liked it. But getting older now and don't trust my balance so much anymore so now thinking about an EV trike.
There seem to be some good fat tyre trikes out there now. Trying to persuade Mrs C to have a go on one!!@@douglascutler1037
@@antcullimore3550Yes, been looking at the fat tired trikes. Backrest and cargo basket are requirements. Turns out the Mrs. may actually need some persuasion as she is skeptical about where it would fit in the garage. I might need to get a special shed.
Clever trailer concept, I like it. Do you live in Down Under?
Thank you. Robert Beriault is the designer though, I can't take credit for that! I ride in Tasmania, Australia's southernmost state.
I'm considering a build like this. Do you have any opinions on pulling a trailer like this with a quad or bakfiet vs a trike? I'd love to hear your thoughts. I lost everything in a fire and considering this as a living solution. I am also older and not as nimble as I used to be. You are an inspiration.
Hi VV. That's a curve ball - losing your stuff in a fire. Sorry to hear that. I have never ridden a Quad or bakfiet (cargo bike?) so it's difficult to comment. That said, I would imagine the width of the trailer would be well within the width of a quad/bakfeit so it would not add any width on the road. Manoeuvring takes some care - I have dinged the side of the trailer on obstacles already. The wheels being to the rear affect how the trailer follows the trike round corners (tight ones) and I don't know how that would work with quad/bakfeit. I think the overall weight would concern me but - sorry - I haven't weighed the trailer!! I do find significant extra battery power is needed to tow due to the extra wheels and weight. As a living solution I think a larger, more stable vestibule would be essential - it would need to act as your living space while the trailer is really your sleeping space. With mine it's really coverage for the boxes and privacy at night. I wonder if it is possible to modify one of the stronger tents that go on the back of SUVs? You might be interested in some of my comments in my blog re pros and cos of the trailer. See tonyscycling.blog - latest entry
Thanks! @@antcullimore3550 I found out that quads aren't allowed where i live, so that is limiting and unfortunate. I guess I'll be focusing on a trike.
@@antcullimore3550 i was considering one of those aero-pods for rv rooves with a pop-up tent as a possible solution for sleeping quarters with cargo underneath. I was looking at cargo bikes too, but I just think they'd pale in comparison for all-day biking comfort. I used to commute 20 miles a day on a road bike and I was always ready for a break after the ride. A trike seems more comfy, but still capable of play while unhitched from the trailer. I just wonder if they'd stand up to fire roads in PNW.
@@velvetvideo PNW - Pacific Northwest? I recall seeing someone in Germany who had used a roof pod for.a camper. Just had a quick check but couldn't find the video. Take a look at the German bicycle camper scene on KZhead. It looked like the roof-pod idea worked for him. The trikes are pretty sturdy and the Magnum in particular was designed for on and off-road touring. With a flexible frame and balloon tyres it's OK but not a wonderful ride on the dirt. Corrugations (washboard?) are very unpleasant. Other recumbent trikes have suspension and may well be a better fit! We find that a dusty road and a gradient more than 10% makes for a spinning rear wheel! With careful application of pedal power most can be overcome.
@@antcullimore3550 i have a whole slew of stuff i'm looking at. I've seen that German pod video. :) I'm looking at Azub T-fly X, Ice Full Fat, Hase Kettwiesel and various front loader and longtail cargo bikes for my setup. there also a cool homemade wooden bike (also German) that I'm kind of in love with. Thanks for the replies. Happy travels to you.
You will need the help of god with contraption on a tour......I did a 8 821km tour last year with my Ice Adventure 2 and a Burley Nomad trailer....and I enjoyed every day of it....I did up to 200km on a single day...and I was 67 at the time.....
Thanks for your comment and well done on your tour. 200k in a day is something to be proud of. The trailer was not built with the intention of tackling a long tour, It's to allow me to get out and about now and again managing 50-60k in a day ! Arthritis, COPD and age has added some restrictions - still at 77 I am happy to still be able to get out on the road.
Well, you lost me right off the bat with that 3-D camera whatever it’s called and you speeding it up and yeah, that is not a good video
Thanks for you comment