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You can get courier delivery for only £10?!no charge of course - is a loan, not a hire - but would like payment for courier delivery, probably about £10?
A true pilgrim; generous. Your 'stuff' does not own you. Bless you David especially as you bless someone else. A continued 'buen camino' to you Fondly sandi- Canada.Hi all - this is for UK pilgrims really due to postage costs - I built my Mk4 trailer (the S-Cargo) but now won't be going to Camino with it this season so was wondering if anyone out there .. perhaps someone camping so with a heavy pack, or with difficulties in wearing a pack, etc ... would like to borrow it. Seems a shame that it will just stay stored away.
Very simple to put together and dismantle and packs flat. (will include instructions - swivel drawbars out and tighten down, bolt on wheels, sorted) just 4.5 kilos and I have tested it to 20 kilo load ....
no charge of course - is a loan, not a hire - but would like payment for courier delivery, probably about £10?
Note: It really isn't worth using a trailer if one has a light pack - why bother? but for a heavy pack, or age/disability is a real boon.
PM me if interested and let me know your dates ... a few months of summer ahead, we could pass it on to a few pilgrims!
Only alternative for me really is that I sell it for £175 plus delivery.
Buen Camino!
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I have watched the documentary you are in on YouTube called Pilgrims. I thought it was excellent and have forwarded it to friends. Thanks for your generosity and thanks for being a part of a Camino Documentary that struck my heart.Hi all - this is for UK pilgrims really due to postage costs - I built my Mk4 trailer (the S-Cargo) but now won't be going to Camino with it this season so was wondering if anyone out there .. perhaps someone camping so with a heavy pack, or with difficulties in wearing a pack, etc ... would like to borrow it. Seems a shame that it will just stay stored away.
Very simple to put together and dismantle and packs flat. (will include instructions - swivel drawbars out and tighten down, bolt on wheels, sorted) just 4.5 kilos and I have tested it to 20 kilo load ....
no charge of course - is a loan, not a hire - but would like payment for courier delivery, probably about £10?
Note: It really isn't worth using a trailer if one has a light pack - why bother? but for a heavy pack, or age/disability is a real boon.
PM me if interested and let me know your dates ... a few months of summer ahead, we could pass it on to a few pilgrims!
Only alternative for me really is that I sell it for £175 plus delivery.
Buen Camino!
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Hi @Bert45 - your Aldi trolley is a winner! Very resourceful.I have used folding trolleys on several caminos. It weighs about 2.5 kg and I can get it into my rucksack or attach it to the rucksack with the bungee that comes with the trolley, so I have been able to take it as carry-on with Ryanair up to my last camino. It looks like this: https://www.aldi.co.uk/folding-trolley/p/070263027152200 and cost about £10. Each trolley usually lasts for one camino. The Aldi trolley packed up at Ponferrada, but I was able to get a refund! It does keep one hand busy, whereas a trailer leaves both hands free, but it is easy to pick up and put down. When the path is too rough for the trolley I put the rucksack on my back and fold the trolley and carry it. I have seen people with trailers attached to their waist and I wonder how comfortable that can be. I imagine that the constant bouncing up and down could be uncomfortable.
Hi David, we have been following all your technical advise and were so excited to see your new design of trailer. Your forum threads helped my husband design our 2 trailers and after carrying backpacks all those thousands of kilometres a trailer is AMAZING. No sore shoulders, feet feel so so much better after longer kilometres, and the freedom of air on your back when the temperature rises. The amount of thumbs up we get from locals and people asking our email address to get technical details is amazing. Thank you for your posts, your inspiration and your belief in the advantage of using trailers.
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Well, David... the main frame of the trailers is a A$39 collapsible lightweight hand trolley from Bunnings (gotta love that place) where we also sourced the wheels, 10mm bolts that created the axle cross bars with pvc piping cut as spacers and for the adjustable arms..... spiderweb brooms cut down and fitted into marine radio brackets from BFC! With some tinkering my husband built it so the wheels still fold in and the handle frame still telescopes down in an instant and the trailer arms unscrew to allow us to put the whole unit on our backs if necessary. So far that has only been 5 flights of stairs in a pensione in Coimbra and the mud hole filled bush track coming into Alburgaria a Nova. To transport them over he disconnected all the wheels and the collapsed trolleys easily fit into an old dive gear back. The one thing that is really important is to swap out the "toy" bearings for proper sealed machine bearings (2 in each wheel). We estimate the trolleys have cost us approx. A$90 each. My husband had a lower back operation back in early 2019 and managed the VdlP in late 2019, but wanted to protect his back and researched where he found all your comprehensive information. He built the first one and we tested it extensively where we live in Coffs Harbour (now thats where you get funny looks) and when I tried it I wanted one too as the benefits were immediately obvious. Your tips on weight distribution were spot on as well and we put everything you say into practice. We are so chuffed that you are impressed, as we did learn from the master!Hey! Thank you so much for posting - I really hoped that someone out there would take inspiration and make their own - and you did!! And what brilliant trailers they are too .... gold stars!
classic photo of pilgrims with trailers - no sweat and big smiles.
Trailers really are totally excellent, aren't they .... and there is that walking upright thing too, relaxed, upright, kissing your hand at sweating pilgrims as you pass them
the only negative comments about trailers on the forum have been from people who have never tried one, or even seen one sometimes .... it makes life so easy, so easy that one can almost feel guilty when strolling past sweating laden pilgrims ... well, almost .. and yes, you do get a lot of interest don't you, and all positive.
So glad ... made me really smile .. on a slight downside ... I think the design may be better than mine - hahaha .. where on earth did you source those fab axle cross bars from?
Genius, @DeansFamily - your trailers are fantastic. Aussie ingenuity and resourcefulness at its best.Well, David... the main frame of the trailers is a A$39 collapsible lightweight hand trolley from Bunnings (gotta love that place) where we also sourced the wheels, 10mm bolts that created the axle cross bars with pvc piping cut as spacers and for the adjustable arms..... spiderweb brooms cut down and fitted into marine radio brackets from BFC! With some tinkering my husband built it so the wheels still fold in and the handle frame still telescopes down in an instant and the trailer arms unscrew to allow us to put the whole unit on our backs if necessary. So far that has only been 5 flights of stairs in a pensione in Coimbra and the mud hole filled bush track coming into Alburgaria a Nova. To transport them over he disconnected all the wheels and the collapsed trolleys easily fit into an old dive gear back. The one thing that is really important is to swap out the "toy" bearings for proper sealed machine bearings (2 in each wheel). We estimate the trolleys have cost us approx. A$90 each. My husband had a lower back operation back in early 2019 and managed the VdlP in late 2019, but wanted to protect his back and researched where he found all your comprehensive information. He built the first one and we tested it extensively where we live in Coffs Harbour (now thats where you get funny looks) and when I tried it I wanted one too as the benefits were immediately obvious. Your tips on weight distribution were spot on as well and we put everything you say into practice. We are so chuffed that you are impressed, as we did learn from the master!
In Madrid tonight Chrissy - two weeks in the UK as from tomorrow.@JennyH94, I didn't realize you were walking the VdLP. Are you still out and about or back home now? Do you have a blog I have missed seeing?
Jenny, I am sorry to hear about your injury, but I'm sure you are thankful to have made it as far as you did prior to your fall.In Madrid tonight Chrissy - two weeks in the UK as from tomorrow.
I didn’t quite make it to Santiago under my own steam as I tripped on a small step just before Ourense. Had four rest days there and a day walking to test the injured foot but it was too painful to continue walking. I regrouped and trained it to Santiago and had a fantastic time there. Cea-Santiago is my plan for next year!
Hoping all’s going great with you -
Camino hugs -
Jenny
Well, David... the main frame of the trailers is a A$39 collapsible lightweight hand trolley from Bunnings (gotta love that place) where we also sourced the wheels, 10mm bolts that created the axle cross bars with pvc piping cut as spacers and for the adjustable arms..... spiderweb brooms cut down and fitted into marine radio brackets from BFC! With some tinkering my husband built it so the wheels still fold in and the handle frame still telescopes down in an instant and the trailer arms unscrew to allow us to put the whole unit on our backs if necessary. So far that has only been 5 flights of stairs in a pensione in Coimbra and the mud hole filled bush track coming into Alburgaria a Nova. To transport them over he disconnected all the wheels and the collapsed trolleys easily fit into an old dive gear back. The one thing that is really important is to swap out the "toy" bearings for proper sealed machine bearings (2 in each wheel). We estimate the trolleys have cost us approx. A$90 each. My husband had a lower back operation back in early 2019 and managed the VdlP in late 2019, but wanted to protect his back and researched where he found all your comprehensive information. He built the first one and we tested it extensively where we live in Coffs Harbour (now thats where you get funny looks) and when I tried it I wanted one too as the benefits were immediately obvious. Your tips on weight distribution were spot on as well and we put everything you say into practice. We are so chuffed that you are impressed, as we did learn from the master!
Rick, this is seriously "Not funny"!On the subject of trailers for pilgrims this is what Emilio Estevez was originally thinking for his father to bring from SJPdP to Muxia. Sheen then insisted on the cremation plot.
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Hey David,
I was wondering if you got any "bites" to borrow your Escargo. How are you doing...possibly inventing something else with your engineering mind?
On the subject of trailers for pilgrims this is what Emilio Estevez was originally thinking for his father to bring from SJPdP to Muxia. Sheen then insisted on the cremation plot.
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And here we thought it was bedbugs all along, feasting on the necks of pilgrims.I love diversity and to know that vampires now go on Camino is great, though I suppose they have to walk at night which is why they are hard to spot (and stay away from bathrooms that have mirrors in them).
P.S. I think the coffin-cargo is a great option...no tent needed, no albergue needed...unless you possibly need a shower "here and there", especially if walking in extreme temps like this summer.On the subject of trailers for pilgrims this is what Emilio Estevez was originally thinking for his father to bring from SJPdP to Muxia. Sheen then insisted on the cremation plot.
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Thsts not your trailer David...its got round wheels.I love diversity and to know that vampires now go on Camino is great, though I suppose they have to walk at night which is why they are hard to spot (and stay away from bathrooms that have mirrors in them).
Thsts not your trailer David...its got round wheels.
Well I'll join the CueAhem …
who can’t spell?
My thoughts exactly.Ahem …
who can’t spell?
Hi all - this is for pilgrims in the UK really due to postage costs - I built my Mk4 trailer (the S-Cargo) but now won't be going to Camino with it this season so was wondering if anyone out there .. perhaps someone camping so with a heavy pack, or with difficulties in wearing a pack, etc ... would like to borrow it. Seems a shame that it will just stay stored away.
Very simple to put together and dismantle and packs flat. (will include instructions - swivel drawbars out and tighten down, bolt on wheels, sorted) just 4.5 kilos and I have tested it to 20 kilo load ....
no charge of course - is a loan, not a hire - but would like payment for courier delivery, probably about £10?
Note: It really isn't worth using a trailer if one has a light pack - why bother? but for a heavy pack, or age/disability is a real boon.
PM me if interested and let me know your dates ... a few months of summer ahead, we could pass it on to a few pilgrims!
Only alternative for me really is that I sell it for £175 plus delivery.
Buen Camino!
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Jenny hi, I plan to do the Camino Frances shortly with a trailer in tow (Ultreia, Mottez)! I was wondering if you might have any advice re logistics??It’s such a generous offer, David.
UK pilgrims - you won’t be sorry if you go on camino with a trailer. The difference between walking with a trailer and hauling a backpack is immense.
I’m currently walking the VDLP and Camino Sanabres with Spot, David’s MK2 trailer which he gifted to me five years ago. All Spot’s components pack down into the cart and I place the cart into a suitcase - and he (Spot’s a ‘he’) travels from Australia with me. At the starting point I send the suitcase to Ivar with all my non-camino gear and then Spot and I begin our camino.
If the path’s wide enough, Spot’s there. The components are all heavy duty but light - David put weeks and weeks of research and testing into the trailer and five years on Spot’s still going strong.
As well as the ease of walking with Spot, only last Saturday I carried another pilgrim’s pack in Spot as well as my own gear as the pilgrim was exhausted. The difference the extra weight made with Spot rolling along behind me was negligible.
Here’s Spot at the donativo albergue at Fuenterroble last week -
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Cheers from the VDLP -
Jenny
Cheers Shane - it’s a pleasure to help.Jenny hi,
Thank you so much for your reply - you're a star! The notes on your experience and suggestions are invaluable. I'll be putting to good use, for sure. Now I have a clearer idea as to how to proceed. Some more head scratching, no doubt; but I'll get there. Vamos!
Cheers again,
Shane
Wish I'd seen this earlier David.Hi all - this is for pilgrims in the UK really due to postage costs - I built my Mk4 trailer (the S-Cargo) but now won't be going to Camino with it this season so was wondering if anyone out there .. perhaps someone camping so with a heavy pack, or with difficulties in wearing a pack, etc ... would like to borrow it. Seems a shame that it will just stay stored away.
Very simple to put together and dismantle and packs flat. (will include instructions - swivel drawbars out and tighten down, bolt on wheels, sorted) just 4.5 kilos and I have tested it to 20 kilo load ....
no charge of course - is a loan, not a hire - but would like payment for courier delivery, probably about £10?
Note: It really isn't worth using a trailer if one has a light pack - why bother? but for a heavy pack, or age/disability is a real boon.
PM me if interested and let me know your dates ... a few months of summer ahead, we could pass it on to a few pilgrims!
Only alternative for me really is that I sell it for £175 plus delivery.
Buen Camino!
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Every forum and everything in everyday life needs an @David.Wish I'd seen this earlier David.
What a wonderful gift from a true pilgrim.
I'm arriving April 18th from Canada.
I'm planning a multi Camino with a 3 month timeline.
I've searched everywhere for one to purchase.
I waited too long and the ones I've found are close to
€ 1000.
And I'd never get it in time.
I carried my pack the entire Camino Francis.
Unfortunately after a waterskiing accident 8 days after my return...I had both hips and both knees replaced in 4 surgeries in 13months.
This added to my pain issues of 4 Lyme diseases...its going to be a challenge.
I know I can use a pack transfer service..the problem with that is letting my body dictate my days stop.
I'd be forced to push on to wherever my pack was sent.
I have an amazing buisness suggestion for you.
To build several of these amazing carts you've created and see if Ivar would be willing to rent them out of his pilgrim shop in Santiago.
Then perhaps pilgrims could arrange shipment from there to their starting point.
I think it would do awesomely well.
I know I've even been searching in Portugal and Spain.
Just a thought
Ivar what do you think of the idea?
Again thank you David for such an amazing gift offering.
You are a True Pilgrim
Buen Camino
AbsolutelyEvery forum and everything in everyday life needs an @David.
Penny hi,Wish I'd seen this earlier David.
What a wonderful gift from a true pilgrim.
I'm arriving April 18th from Canada.
I'm planning a multi Camino with a 3 month timeline.
I've searched everywhere for one to purchase.
I waited too long and the ones I've found are close to
€ 1000.
And I'd never get it in time.
I carried my pack the entire Camino Francis.
Unfortunately after a waterskiing accident 8 days after my return...I had both hips and both knees replaced in 4 surgeries in 13months.
This added to my pain issues of 4 Lyme diseases...its going to be a challenge.
I know I can use a pack transfer service..the problem with that is letting my body dictate my days stop.
I'd be forced to push on to wherever my pack was sent.
I have an amazing buisness suggestion for you.
To build several of these amazing carts you've created and see if Ivar would be willing to rent them out of his pilgrim shop in Santiago.
Then perhaps pilgrims could arrange shipment from there to their starting point.
I think it would do awesomely well.
I know I've even been searching in Portugal and Spain.
Just a thought
Ivar what do you think of the idea?
Again thank you David for such an amazing gift offering.
You are a True Pilgrim
Buen Camino
Thank you for the valuable info Shane !Penny hi,
With health in mind, a trailer would be a great help to you, I reckon. As per my own posts, I'm going to use a Mottez (A700P) Hiking Trolley. I bought it via eBay from an enterprise based in Brittany, France. It cost £220 (plus ca £15 postage). If you were to order now, it might arrive to you in Canada on time. Alternatively, you could have it delivered to a trusted contact on/near the Camino, perhaps. Incidentally, I imagine the resale market for trailers is pretty good.
Recently, it was brought to my attention that someone on Facebook was selling a hiking trailer (Camino del Norte // Apnea Aldea Ladea). This or some other might be worth chasing. Indeed, Facebook seems to be a good place for getting word out and researching.
Anyhow, all best with your ventures.
Buen Camino!
Shane
Oh I wish I’d seen this thread earlier !Hi All - am opening this thread again as my trailer - unused - has now come back to me.
I sent it to someone but they became very ill (they still are) so cancelled their Camino. Unfortunately one of the side effects of their medication is extreme forgetfulness so they forgot all about it.
So - I now have my trailer back, still in the box I sent it in.
Below is my opening post and photos, repeated for you -
Hi all - this is for pilgrims in the UK really due to postage costs - I built my Mk4 trailer (the S-Cargo) but won't be going to Camino with it this season so was wondering if anyone out there .. perhaps someone camping so with a heavy pack, or with difficulties in wearing a pack, etc ... would like to borrow it. Seems a shame that it will just stay stored away.
Very simple to put together and dismantle and packs flat. (will include instructions - swivel drawbars out and tighten down, bolt on wheels, sorted) just 4.5 kilos and I have tested it to 20 kilo load ....
no charge of course - is a loan, not a hire - but would like payment for courier delivery, probably about £10?
Note: It really isn't worth using a trailer if one has a light pack - why bother? but for a heavy pack, or age/disability is a real boon.
PM me if interested and let me know your dates ... a few months of summer ahead, we could pass it on to a few pilgrims!
Only alternative for me really is that I sell it for £125 plus delivery.
I am now living in Bath in the UK --- I could easily post it to a hotel in London or similar for a pilgrim passing through.
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Buen Camino!
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