Tony's Trailers -- Trailering: A Primer

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Trailering — A Primer

Tony Hoar, at right, with a group of medical doctors and nurses from Victoria, BC who use his trailers in their "Cool-Aid" outreach program:

Tony Hoar with his KD model "grocery getter" trailer being stowed in its own basket. Behind is a lightweight two-large-bin cargo trailer from Tony's Trailers, capable of hauling over 150 pounds.(Photo courtesy of the Duncan News Leader.)

It’s obvious to all that trailering adds a practical dimension to bicycling, but what isn’t so obvious is that trailering can be a lot of fun!

A compact, stable trailer can turn your ho-hum shopping trips into fitness-enhancing rides. And you’ll get plenty of compliments about your caring for the planet.
A larger, cargo-type bicycle trailer enables you to move goods within tight city confines at a fraction the cost of motorized transport. And once again, your company will benefit from the excellent public relations.
If you’re a touring cyclist, a stable two-wheeled or single wheeled trailer has you covered, whatever your terrain. For off-road touring, it will let you tackle challenging trails with reduced chance of tip-over. For highway touring, trans-continental expeditions with all the gear you require are a far more enjoyable proposition with a trailer than with an overloaded pannier-laden touring bike (please see this article we came across on the Internet, we thought it would interest our readership as it gives some interesting observations on the subject).
The ultimate of course is our tent trailer, now you can finally take it with you.
If you have a disabled friend or family member, a trailer, wheelchair or other special needs vehicle by Tony will provide them with open-air mobility and a tremendous sense of freedom. Plus the thereuputic benefits of enjoying the fresh air among friends and family.
And here’s something you probably didn’t know: If you have a large working-breed dog, your friend will probably take to pulling a specialized dog trailer right away, and love every minute of it. Most working dogs have pulling in their genes.

As the cowboys know, a horse can pull a lot longer than it can carry. So can you. By moving weight from racks and panniers to a stable two-wheeled trailer, you lower your center of gravity and regain your lightweight bike’s innate stability and responsiveness. Another benefit over racks and panniers: Your load doesn’t bounce and shift. The lettuce will still look like lettuce when you get home. Same with the bananas!

A stable trailer keeps carrying weight under control. The riding experience changes, but after a little familiarization, it really does become fun.

By extending the range and uses of your bicycles, a trailer gives you more chances to ride, and fewer boring trips in your car. Because of their simplicity of construction compared with bicycles, trailers are a fantastic bargain. You get great "bang for the buck" for all the enjoyment and utility you receive.

Whatever your trailering needs, Tony’s Trailers has a model for you. You can choose from our economical stock models, or have a trailer custom-built to your exact specifications. In either case, you’ll enjoy the benefits of superior engineering, patent-pending designs, and years of development.

If this site does not provide the answers to all your questions, just contact Tony Hoar directly

All trailers shipped from Mill Bay on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. See the ordering page for more information about how to purchase a Tony's Trailer.