flik9999

Hey does anyone know if there is a bike trailer that would allow me to put chest of drawes and desks onto it and be able to ride it away.

I move around a lot and I dont like loosing my furniture every time, so am wondering if there is a way of throwing my large desk onto a bike trailer and riding it to where it needs to be. Im talking heavy wooden desks that probably weight up to 100kg.

I have posted pictures from google of stuff simular to what I have.

Im not able to drive so can't hire a van.


https://molotilo.com/wp-content/uploa...ooden-desk.jpg

https://static.oakfurnitureland.co.uk...1f9755e092.jpg

canklecat

Get lighter furniture. That was my solution after back and neck injuries. I don't keep anything I can't lift and carry a reasonable distance myself -- for years, that was from my apartment to my pickup truck.

But if you're really attached to that furniture it's probably cheaper to hire a mover than to buy a trailer. That's what I'd do now. I sold my truck last year. Too expensive, didn't use it enough. But I know that's not an option for folks who don't have access to public transportation or reasonably priced taxis or movers.

CliffordK

I built my own cargo trailer that could handle either of those, or if one wants to try, maybe both of them

This is a plate glass table top, but I've had heavier stuff on it.



I designed mine to cover the wheels, but I didn't get that part finished yet. But, it can haul A LOT, even when incomplete.

There are a few big commercial trailers. This one comes to mind.

Surly Bill Trailer



Other brands are available too.

The Eugene Bicycle Co-Op makes some good heavy duty trailers too. They may have a few sizes, or could build a custom one.

Eugene Bicycle Works ? Center for Appropriate Transport
Human Powered Machines » The Hauler




One of the Co-op trikes is also for sale locally, or they will build to spec.

Cargo Trike - Local Made at CAT, heavy duty, stable, and rare ... - $3200 (Lowell)



Oh, I did see a guy headed down the street once with a couch (loveseat?) one one of those ordinary kid's trailers. Almost as crazy as I am.

I do have a plan to make a kid's trailer expandable... so it can take small loads, and longer (flatbed) loads.

Oh, one last thought.

I had a wooden desk, somewhat like yours which I transported across the country (not by bike). To make it smaller and easier to handle, I removed the top, and cut it in half. I think mine had to be physically sawn, but you might look at yours to see if it comes apart.

You will need storage for your wonder trailer or cargo bike, and it could cost more than the cost of a few garage sale dressers.

Sangetsu

That's what friends with pickup trucks are for. Some years ago I got a Ford F-350 4x4 with a turbo diesel engine from a police auction, and found that my friends used the truck more often than I did. All I asked was that they didn't crash it, and filled up the tank before they brought it back.

If all else fails, you'll find lots of people with trucks and vans on Craigslist, but make sure they don't quote you one price, then charge you another.

jefnvk

I see pedal cabs all the time with 2-3 people in the back, that have to weigh collectively well north of 100kg, so yeah it is possible.

That said, I'd probably just pay movers. Such trailers are not going to be cheap, plus you need to find a place to keep them when you aren't moving.

bulldog1935

If you throw hills into the mix, I envision a Laurel & Hardy episode.

Cyril 

I spent a summer pedaling an ice cream trike through neighborhoods and on the MUPs in London Ontario.
When full, the trike weighed almost 400lbs (without rider).
It was a gas pipe single speed trike. And the route had some hills.
It was tough, but not impossible.

That summer i posted my best rando times ever. The job really improved my cycling strength.
I'd do it again if the pay weren't so lousy.

Phil_gretz

Find a friend who can help you by both renting the truck and driving it. Buy him some beer and pizza. Your most efficient solution will generally be the simplest one...

samkl 

Is Eugene Bike Co-op/Human Powered Machines still operational? I've been trying to get in touch with them but their phone goes straight to a strange answering machine.

CliffordK

They were a month ago.

Send me a PM and brief note of what you are looking for. I should have the contact for the Valet group that should be fairly responsive and have more info.

Oops, I see you need a few more posts. Reply here. Where are you? I can send my info.

I-Like-To-Bike

Hire somebody who does have a van or pickup truck.

FBinNY 

IMO occasional moves like this are what friends and pizza are made for. Even if you don't have a friend with his own van, you should certainly have one who drives and can drive a hired van you pay for. That, plus another friend as a helper, for really heavy stuff, are cheaper to acquire and maintain that a trailer (which you'd have to store someplace), and the pizza is a nice way to say thank you.

I-Like-To-Bike

Cash is even nicer and less fattening.

FBinNY 

In all my life, Neither friends nor I have ever paid each other in cash for favors.

Cash is for covering expenses like gas and other outlays, but we don't ask for or take cash from each other.

CliffordK

Same here, but it does become a bit of a problem when one has a non-reciprocal relationship with one person needing a lot more support than they give the other.

So, an occasional "move"... sure... but not a weekly grocery run because one is too lazy to get setup to provide for oneself.

Some things can be delivered by the vendors.

AlexCyclistRoch

U-haul......

I-Like-To-Bike

Who sez this fellow has friends like you who are happy to loan their vehicles and labor for pizza slices to a needy person who repeatedly ["I move around a lot"] seeks such favors?

Milton Keynes

Just hire a crack head.

1Coopgt

Holy crap that's impressive.

CliffordK

Mini Fridge?

Cobbles too

1Coopgt

ROFL . I thought it was a full size . Thanks for pointing that out .

rumrunn6

those crazy kids

Video: MIT students hurl piano off university roof - Telegraph

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StephenH

The superloaded tricycle in the photo above was actually from an art series, not actual usage, I believe. May be photoshop, too, I don't remember.
A Worksman front-loading-tricycle will work pretty well for some of that stuff, IF you live in a flat area- not recommended for hills (limited gearing, coaster brake).