Low Rider - Trike

Low Rider -Trike

If you think the Lowrider Trike trailer looks a lot like the Lowrider Tandem trailer you are correct.

I started out building the Lowrider Tandem with full intent of building a trike trailer as my next project. It was going to be specifically for a trike with all the little touches that only trike people would appreciate and want. One day it struck me; “I bet my wife’s trike will fit on that tandem trailer.”

Not only did it fit, it seemed to be built for it! I had put a third wheel chock base in the middle for those times hauling a single bike (in the middle). Call me Mr. Overdo. That third wheel chock was perfect. The retractable ratchet front tie downs were perfect. The adjustable rear tie down points were perfect.

Last but not least, the ramp was perfect. So much for designing and building a trike specific trailer. I wouldn’t change a thing. The Lowrider Tandem gets to wear two separate hats.

Enjoy.

SPECIFICATIONS

Bed dimensions – 108” long by 73” wide

Overall dimensions – 162” long by 96” wide

Empty weight – around 600lbs.

Suspension – Torsion axle rated at 3500 lbs.

Tires – 205/75 x 14 inch (1760 lb rating each)

Electric brakes – yes

Rock guard – yes (HUGE)

Front wheel chock – Bike Pro self locking

Front tie downs – Cargo buckle (2)

Rear tie downs – Trax adjustable (2)

Lighting – LEDs (all wiring soldered connections with dedicated ground wire)

Frame – 3 inch structural channel iron with LOTS of intermediate bracing

Finish – frame is powder coated

Loading ramp – aluminum 72 inches long X 44 inches wide (capacity 1500 lbs.)

Bed height – 15.5 inches

Spare tire – yes (stores below along with loading ramp)

Tongue jack – yes

Comments – It’s a custom. If you see something you want different, just say so.

Of course you can have aluminum wheels and radial tires if you like.