General Uses of Bike Trailers
Because bike trailers are designed differently, they have a number of specific uses. Knowing what you are going to use your bike trailer for would help you a lot in knowing what king of bike trailer to purchase. Here are some trailers which may interest you.
General Cargo Trailers: These trailers are designed to carry cargoes of all kinds. The load capacity of commercially manufactured general cargo trailers are from 30 to 300 pounds. Much heavier loads could be achieved by custom made trailers or by connecting the trailers into multi-trailer trains.
Child Passenger Trailer: These trailers are designed to carry a small child as a passenger. Comfort and safety are the primary characteristics of this type. It generally has a low center of gravity and widely spaced wheels to make it less prone to roll-overs. Extra accessories include a rain proof cover, seat padding and safety belts.
Pet Trailer: Designed like the child passenger trailer but is smaller. It is used to carry household pets like cats and dogs. Its usual load capacity is 30 pounds.
Canoe and Kayak Trailer: Designed to carry long and narrow equipment like surfboards, canoes and kayaks.
These are some of the popular trailers being commercially manufactured. If you need further help then feel free to ask any sales agent of the bike trailer you have in mind. They would be willing to help you in your purchase.