Good morning dear velomobile community,
Eggert and I have decided to build a trailer for the Bülk (or other VMe with a short tail) for the coming spring.
By then, all the missing features on the Bülk MK1 should be ready and included in the production.
For a long time I have had a vision of a velomobile trailer that, together with the velomobile, would enable a new dimension of self-determination and energy independence in everyday life and on long-distance journeys.
The current energy policy situation is no longer a temporary phenomenon.
From my point of view, it will influence the insight of many people to finally tackle the long-needed energy and mobility transition and in this context I see a great need for new modular, flexible and alternative concepts.
Such a trailer could be part of it.
I would like to discuss the project here in parallel with the forum community in order to be able to consider as many concerns, suggestions and requests as possible.
In this way, a specification could be created in advance that reflects the general interest well.
I want to list here in key words what I have imagined.
Open specifications for trailers for velomobiles:
- Modular, ie simple conversion to different areas of application
- Suitable for speed
- Lid with integrated flex solar panel
- wheels in fairing
- Carbon body, self-supporting and extremely light
- 20 inch wheels
- Electrail kit compatible for optional self-propelling
- Aerodynamically optimized but with priority on functionality and compactness
- team as short as possible; The rear of the towing vehicle protrudes into the trailer
- Empty weight under 5 kg
Greetings from Jens!
