December 20, 2008 trailerpushes.com SITEMAP Twin Paradox (pdf)
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Step by step diagrams for PowerTrailer:
THIS WILL ALMOST CERTAINLY END UP AS A THREE WHEELER,
RATHER THAN A POWER TRAILER. THE ISSUE IS JACK-KNIFING.
Power Trailer 1
Power Trailer 2
Power Trailer 3
Power Trailer 4
Power Trailer 5
Power Trailer 6
Aero view 1
Aero view 2
Aero view 3
Aero view 4
Aero view 5
Calculations
Parts for PowerTrailer, a battery powered
electric trailer that pushes your bicycle:
Currie 1000 watt motors
with free wheeling
sprocket. 2 at $110 each monsterscooterparts.com
Kelly DC Controller 1 at $219 electricvehiclesusa.com
24-36 Volt 300 amp
KD36300
Trojan "T-1260 Plus" 12V 3 at apx $200 each Special order through
Deep Cycle Batteries Batteries Plus
Currie 12-1/2" x 3.0" 2 at $48 each monsterscooterparts.com
Rear Wheel Assembly
w/Disc Brake Rotor
Special 2.7" sprockets
for wheels (32 teeth) 2 at $18 each Order through me
(for increased speed)
#25 chain 36" 2 at $15 each monsterscooterparts.com
Kelly KP Series 0-5K 1 at $98 electricvehiclesusa.com
Throttle control
KP_0-5K
Brake calipers
left and right 2 at $18 each monsterscooterparts.com
Brake cables 2 at $10 each monsterscooterparts.com
Throttle cable 1 at $10 monsterscooterparts.com
Brake levers 2 at $10 each monsterscooterparts.com
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Total for the tech stuff: $1400 plus shipping
Trailer joists salvage yard
.75" x 1.5"
maple or oak flooring
1/2" plywood
(Not treated -
too heavy.)
Lots of brackets & bolts