Bicycle Trailer Coupler

There are few things you need in the construction of a bicycle trailer coupler

This article will instruct you on the things needed to build a home made bicycle trailer coupler. This coupler can be used by various bicycle trailers. It can also be navigated in all directions without any restrictions. You can also rotate the coupler in order to allow the trailer to tip during travel.

There are those instructions that enable you to use single swivel caster to make it possible for your trailer to move from one side to the other. This canister can also allow for the up and down movement of the bike trailer. You can make use of a 'pipe and sleeve' bicycle trailer coupler to make it possible for your bicycle trailer to rotate or tilt.

The use of a single swivel canister can function well in the making of a bicycle trailer coupler but it is better for you to include a second swivel canister to your model. Mount the second swivel canister on a fixed frame at an angle of ninety degrees to the first swivel canister. This makes it possible for you to have the ability to navigate in the three planes of motion. You can move horizontally from one side to the other. You can also move your trailer up and down. A trailer with two swivel canisters can be rotated from one side to the other in a tipping manner.

There are a number of things that will be needed in the construction of a functional bicycle trailer coupler. Make sure that you have a pair of swivel casters of the appropriate sizes. You can by them from the local hardware stores at less than five dollars. Also, make sure that you have a frame to which you will attach these canisters. The canisters are usually positioned at ninety degrees to each other. You can make the connection using heavy duty right angle galvanized construction connector. You can buy this connector from the local lumber yards. It goes for less than $5.

It is also important for you to have enough short bolts and locking nuts for the project. These nuts and bolts will be used to attach the canister to its frame. You also need the necessary hardware to attach the coupler to the bicycle. It will also connect it to a trailer frame.

If you want a coupler that is easily attached to your bicycle trailer, you can opt to replace one of the caster wheels and use hitch pins of the same dimensions.