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[matap]

In 2018 I'm planning a road trip that will include going to the West Coast and I want to take my dog with me.  With that said, pretty soon I will start  a project to make a pet trailer. 

I do need to start soon so I can build up my dogs resistance to riding in it.  I imagine it will look something like the picture attached.  I'm no stranger to building trailers so this should be fairly easy to build.  I'll keep up with the build and post up my progress. 

[Lucky]

What about Fifi?  I assume she would go also.  Will you make this trailer 1 or 2 bedroom???

[matap]

She would go to.  Although she isn't doing so well but she is still fighting. 

[Bobcat Biker]

That's awesome!!

[Rocket67]

I would put a dirt bike suspension on that so your dog doesn't get chunked around in there on the bumps. 

[matap]

I would put a dirt bike suspension on that so your dog doesn't get chunked around in there on the bumps.

Already did my research.  going with 500# torsion axles.  They are independent suspension and with an estimated weight of 180# trailer plus the weight added it should be a very cush ride.  also he will get a few layers of 1" memory foam stacked at different weights to absorb a little more.  He will also be tethered to the floor of the trailer to keep him from bouncing up and hitting the roof of the trailer should we hit a nasty unavoidable bump. 

It will be so comfortable that I think even you Scott will want a ride in it one day. 

[Rocket67]

I would put a dirt bike suspension on that so your dog doesn't get chunked around in there on the bumps.

Already did my research.  going with 500# torsion axles.  They are independent suspension and with an estimated weight of 180# trailer plus the weight added it should be a very cush ride.  also he will get a few layers of 1" memory foam stacked at different weights to absorb a little more.  He will also be tethered to the floor of the trailer to keep him from bouncing up and hitting the roof of the trailer should we hit a nasty unavoidable bump. 

It will be so comfortable that I think even you Scott will want a ride in it one day.

What is the suspension travel?

[T-BIRD]

Watch the time of year you head that way. It will be hot going through in Arizona

[matap]

I would put a dirt bike suspension on that so your dog doesn't get chunked around in there on the bumps.

Already did my research.  going with 500# torsion axles.  They are independent suspension and with an estimated weight of 180# trailer plus the weight added it should be a very cush ride.  also he will get a few layers of 1" memory foam stacked at different weights to absorb a little more.  He will also be tethered to the floor of the trailer to keep him from bouncing up and hitting the roof of the trailer should we hit a nasty unavoidable bump. 

It will be so comfortable that I think even you Scott will want a ride in it one day.

What is the suspension travel?

It's adjustable meaning I can change the angle of the spindle in relation to the rubber axle.  I just read the specs and you can adjust from +10 degrees to -45 degrees from horizontal.  But average travel is gonna be about 3.250"

[T-BIRD]

Paul I saw this documentary about a month ago on individuals that put side cars on their bike for their dogs.

https://www.wired.com/2014/12/dogs-motorcycle-sidecars/

[matap]

Watch the time of year you head that way. It will be hot going through in Arizona

I won't be doing any kind of summer travel and most likely will take the high road.  I'm planning late September to early October and probably will take a long time.  My goal is to get to Yosemite with Pupley in tow. 

If it doesn't happen in 12 months from now then it will be in 24 months.  I have a lot of preparation and conditioning to do. 

[Rocket67]

Make the window on the sides clear so people can be freaked out by your dog staring at them while going down the highway. 

[matap]

That's funny.  And weird them out like he did you when you came over that one time?

[matap]

When we are rolling and as long as it's not raining the windows will be open anyways.  also putting in a solar powered vent on top.  it's gonna be like a 70/30 split.  70 will be the dogs part and 30 for luggage (mainly just a bag and soft yeti type cooler. 

[Rocket67]

That's funny.  And weird them out like he did you when you came over that one time?

Your dog is creepy.