Video.. caravan towed by electric bike!

[Wisper Bikes]

It’s the ideal accessory for cyclists who demand the height of luxury on their camping trips – a fully-equipped, single-berth caravan designed to be towed by a bicycle.

http://www.eta.co.uk/files/images/Bicycle caravan.jpg

The caravan boasts a full-sized single bed, 19” television, drinks cabinet and tea-making facilities.

The Environmental Transport Association (ETA) has unveiled the bicycle caravan during Green Transport Week to illustrate the efficiency of the bicycle. A spokesperson explained: “Using a car for short trips around town is as inefficient as a cyclist always having a caravan in tow.”

Battery boost

The caravan can be towed by most conventional bicycles, but its range can be extended considerably by hitching it to an electric bike such as the Wisper 706 Alpino pictured.

YouTube - ‪Bicycle towing caravan - QTvan‬‏

Cycle camping was at its height in the 1950s, but a renewed interest in camping over the last three years has seen cycle touring clubs attract record numbers.

ETA

Could it catch on?? All the best David

 

[Ultra Motor]

I like the idea, but I'm not sure I'd like to be cycling down a road with a caravan on the back?! It would put a lot of strain on the bikes brakes downhill, probably a nightmare with sidewinds and I can imagine it would pi$$ off a lot of motorist like Mr Clarkson!!

 

[Graeme]

"...I can imagine it would pi$$ off a lot of motorist like Mr Clarkson!!"

There's the best reason for getting one right there!

 

[Ultra Motor]

"...I can imagine it would pi$$ off a lot of motorist like Mr Clarkson!!"

There's the best reason for getting one right there!

Ha!- yes, but many get very angry....check this out, the Editor of Bikebiz had a run in: YouTube - ‪Aggressive driver‬‏

 

[flecc]

That caravan is completely practical, my loaded trailer is about as big as that and I use it in hilly country. Here it is on my 14% hill, handbrake on:

 

[Ultra Motor]

That caravan is completely practical, my loaded trailer is about as big as that and I use it in hilly country. Here it is on my 14% hill, handbrake on:

Awesome!! Thats a hell of a load

 

[steveindenmark]

It is hardlings a caravan. I would imagine that guy could not lay down in it. I have seen some decent sleeper trailers on other sites though.

I still prefer the good old fashioned tent.

Steve

 

[flecc]

These mini-caravans usually have a legs extension that opens up rearwards to allow full stretch sleeping. They really do have all the basics, but not an ideal place to spend an entire wet day.

On second thoughts, some people have just spent whole wet days in a single seat at Wimbledon with no roof over them and no 19" TV!

 

[scarrabri]

LOL Awesome ,who would have thought that was possable.

 

[eclectic_bike]

Interesting. But would someone like me fit in it? (I'm 6' 4" tall).

 

[eclectic_bike]

Found this which sort of answers my question. It is 2 metres long but doesn't say how long inside. It is shown as a mobility scooter caravan here:

YouTube - ‪QTvan mobility scooter caravan‬‏

 

[flecc]

It is shown as a mobility scooter caravan here:

Ideal for mobility scooter users who want to camp out to be at the front in the annual sales queues!

 

[steveindenmark]

Top speed of 5mph

No use to me because I am a Tonaro Enduro rider. :Ø)

This is what you need

http://www.tonystrailers.com/nomad/

Steve

 

[Wisper Bikes]

Hi Mark, as no doubt realised, this was not a commercial venture just a bit of fun, however...............

All the best

David