Comments on: Brian’s Bike Trailer-home

By: Melanie

Melanie — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 21:19:53 +0000

80 lbs.? Once he gets it down to 20 lbs., and doesn’t look like it is being held together with duct tape, he’ll have something that can be fine-tuned for the market.

By: Ben Brown

Ben Brown — Tue, 04 May 2010 04:33:40 +0000

I think the concept shows excellent creativity. I agree, execution and refinement will help make Brian’s trailer more attractive to mainstream bikers. I think its concept IS something bikers could want with tweaking. It might be worth Brian’s while to join a supportive builder’s network that could respect his original idea, such as the teardrop and tiny travel forum.

By: curtis

curtis — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:22:19 +0000

It looks like he just through it together to make a buck.and hoping some body with no common sense would buy it.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:35:53 +0000

This is a neat find.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/rvs/1488274850.html

By: Elma Ross

Elma Ross — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:40:37 +0000

1. I think the idea is good. It sets an example for how much one really needs.
2. At the same time, safety and reliability should be matters of concern – not that it is an aspect even big companies always would take into account. Maybe, the BEDBOX (as I would call it) could work for for stationary settings, until someone who could take the safety issues further, could help out?
3. Congratulations, Brian. The idea is really good, and it is certainly hoped that it does not die.

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:13:45 +0000

caveat emptor…

By: Michael O'Leary

Michael O'Leary — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:40:50 +0000

I’m not without empathy, and if what I’m about to post seems harsh that’s unfortunate, it’s not meant to be.

First – that contraption looks way to much like a prototype for it to be taken to market at $1950. The idea has merit but the execution is horrible. He’d be better off selling plans for individual builds than attempting to sell the finished product.

Second – anyone that is helping him with this venture is opening themselves up to tremendous liability. I’m guessing that there is no corporation, LLC, LLP, etc. to protect the people who are investing (even informally) in the project. Since this is a road-use vehicle / trailer the liabilities would be no different than those that Airstream has.

Example: When that “custom” hitch fails and someone gets hurt trying to avoid the too-free “Rolling Freedom” the lawyers are going to be looking for the guy with the most assets – and that’s not going to be Brian.

So, while I’m all for encouraging someone to improve their lot in life, it looks to me like this guy needs better advice, and if he’s getting it and not listening – walk away… remember, empathy doesn’t have to equal stupid.

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