Dog Passenger Trailer to Pull Behind My R3 Classic

tfrazier · Jul 7, 2015

I'm in the middle of the fabrication process for a pull behind trailer that my pit bull, Moose, can ride in. I started with a Harbor Freight Tagalong traier for $389.99. I discarded the helper springs during assembly to smooth the ride for the pup and am now building the armature and fiberglass base fairing. I bought a $26.00 polycarbonate Kage Racing P505C Clear Windscreen (fits 2005-2006 Honda CBR600RR) so he can "watch my back"..

I also got him a set of Doggles in anticipation of his first ride. It will be another two or three weeks before this project is complete with my prototype climate control system and GM Arctic Frost white paint to match my white '08 Rocket III Classic. I'll post more progress pics here as I reach major milestones.

tdragger · Jul 7, 2015

Cool!!

mr hunt · Jul 7, 2015

Lot of effort to go to for your furry mate - great to see :thumbsup:

Old Gringo · Jul 7, 2015

How about a photo of Moose?

alpental · Jul 7, 2015

What a cool project! Can't wait to see how it turns out!
Few things to consider:
- Ventilation for him and in case he's lying down, and to prevent any buildup of CO from your bike
- UV doggles, I know you said you got some, but I read of a guy who's dog went blind from too much UV during many snow hikes
- Consider a grating subfloor in case he has an accident on his first few rides, so he's not sitting in his waste
- Restraint that prevents him from jumping out or bouncing out
- Cut in a plexiglass window on the side so if he's lying down he can still see out
- A separated section where you can store any extras - dog food, water, bowl, leash, poop bags, etc.

Dangit, now you've got me thinking about one for my dogs, or toddler, or wife

tfrazier · Jul 7, 2015

As requested, here is the patiently waiting occupant.

blip · Jul 7, 2015

This is awesome!
I looked everywhere for something for my dog and couldn't find anything. I'd love to see the final result. Also, I would love to hear how Moose likes it.

tfrazier · Jul 7, 2015

- Ventilation for him and in case he's lying down, and to prevent any buildup of CO from your bike
--Yep, I will have vents that can open via a lawn mower throttle cable or wireless servo by the rider while in motion, as well as CO2, temp sensors that will send alerts to my phablet mounted on the tank if either start moving toward an unsafe level.
- UV doggles, I know you said you got some, but I read of a guy who's dog went blind from too much UV during many snow hikes
--The ones I got are UV rated.
- Consider a grating subfloor in case he has an accident on his first few rides, so he's not sitting in his waste
--He'll be on a Kong dog bed in there with extra cushions. If that happens I'll flip 'em over and head to the nearest car wash for cleanup. I'll have an old smartphone with infrared video inside transmitting to the tank unit via ipcam so I'll know if he has problems.
- Restraint that prevents him from jumping out or bouncing out
--I have a design in mind for a little two point slider swivel track system with high strength bungees that will connect to his harness and allow him to sit, stand, lie down without allowing him to jump up or out. It will also serve to slow him down rapidly in the event of an impact or short stop so he doesn't crash full force into the front or back of the trailer interior.
- Cut in a plexiglass window on the side so if he's lying down he can still see out
--I have a 1/4" sheet of polycarbonate to make side and rear windows, but may scrap that idea and go with three round or teardrop shape marine porthole windows instead due to insulation and aesthetic factors.
- A separated section where you can store any extras - dog food, water, bowl, leash, poop bags, etc.
--I plan to make his area just a little bigger than snug...don't want him to run laps and get tangled up in there. The cooling system will require a two gallon ice reservoir on each side, and room for a small automotive heater core and 120mm cpu fan up front. That will leave a little room for compartments to store toys and bottled water. We'll both be eating the same food... healthy man chow instead of dog chow.

Thanks for the ideas. Any others are welcome, I want to eliminate as many future "Iwish I would have..."s as possible during the build process.

vanguard138 · Jul 7, 2015

I traded in my first Bushtec trailer for the Bushtec Tow Tow for my Ginger. She is only 19 weeks now so I will most likely wait till next year before she does any trips with me. I would like to look into some type of cooling system for the Tow Tow. It has a windscreen and Bimini top but I will be getting some Doggles for her.

Old Gringo · Jul 7, 2015

How about a photo of Ginger?

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