Convert a Child's Bike Trailer into a Cargo Trailer.

Step 3: Reducing the width.

Basically you need to remove a piece of tubing on the front and the end and reconnect it with a peg (and bolts). The peg is made of wood and fits exactly into the tubing of the frame.

In this step it is important to make sure that the "new" width still allows the trailer to be folded!

Comments

[matthewpetty]

How much did you trim off of each side?

[bertus52x11]

I reduced the overall width by approximately 15 cm.
This was determined by the fact that I wanted to be able to fold the trailer in the new situation as well (see step 1, second picture. The side panels can fold.).

[matthewpetty]

I found the width to cut out by measuring the displacement of the towing bar. In my case, when I reset the towing bar it moved 2.875" (~7.3 cm). So I doubled and removed 5.75" (14.6cm) from the width. Just thought I'd share in case anyone else was looking for precise measurements.

If you calculate the width needed to be cut from the distance the towing bar is shifted, you'll maintain the alignment as manufactured.

[bertus52x11]

Thanks for the details. I often determine dimension "along the way" so it is often hard to retrace the dimensions.
Hope to see an I'ble of your project soon!