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Rollout Trailers Will Haul Your Cargo For You — Meet The Brouhaha

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Rollout Trailers Brouhaha Zero Towing Force Self Propelled Tailgating With Beer Cooler And Grill

As more people abandon their cars in favor of two wheeled bliss the demand for augmented alternative-transport grows. The electronically assisted Brouhaha Bike Trailer augments your cycling by doing the grunt work for you. It generates the precise power required to propel whatever cargo you care to pile onto it. You can now ditch the car and still head to Home Depot…or the big game. Pull through the break for more…

Rollout Trailers Brouhaha Zero Towing Force Self Propelled Brian Bartel

Practically living out of his garage, Brian Bartel of Cheesehead-Country Wisconsin has been putting his engineering skills to use in the creation of Rollout Trailers‘, “Zero Towing Force (ZTF) Trailers” (i.e., self-propelled bike-cargo trailers).

Rollout Trailers Brouhaha Zero Towing Force Self Propelled PID Closed-Loop Control System

Bartel explains how the system achieves its Zero Towing Force: “Rollout Trailers use a PID closed-loop control system to monitor the process variable (in this case towing force) and make constant corrections using an on-board electric motor for driving.” Rollout is only just out of prototype phase, so time will be required to see if production trailers can truly deliver. But it sure sounds good.

Rollout Trailers Brouhaha Zero Towing Force Self Propelled With Kayak And Thule Rack

Where Bartel has gained he has also preserved — preserved the essence of cycling. The Brouhaha is not a cycling augmentation that attempts to approximate an automobile. As Bartel states, this is not about free rides. While the Brouhaha propels its cargo, it does not propel its cyclist. Genuine cyclists rejoice — there is still a reason to pedal!

Rollout Trailers Brouhaha Zero Towing Force Self Propelled Kids Rocket Ship

One way to look at it: the Brouhaha is not attempting to convert non-cyclists into abandoning their cars. Rather, the Brouhaha is encouraging cyclists to continue riding even when the do-to list includes heavy grocery getting or kid hauling. Bartel even claims one can haul home a month’s worth of groceries for a family of four. Or you can haul 3/4 of your family of four. For one true believer in Bartel’s project, and for a certain contribution via the Kickstarter page, this one-of-a-kind, first-edition rocket kid carrier can be yours in addition to your own Brouhaha.

Rollout Trailers Brouhaha Zero Towing Force Self Propelled Bike Hauling Bikes

At a practical level, Rollout Trailers can be applauded for using framing that is compatible with Thule and Yakima car rack systems. Note the incorporation of a Thule kayak mount three photos above. One might also guess that multiple bikes could be mounted and hauled via a single bike outfitted with the Brouhaha. Oh wait…Rollout already did it. Now that’s brilliant! Check out Rollout’s crowdfunding campaign here.

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groghunter
groghunter
9 years ago

I dig it, but man, that is priiiiiiicey!

liljoe
liljoe
9 years ago

Have been using the Surly Trailer for years, it is awesome. No batteries to charge either!

NASH
NASH
9 years ago

Like the idea of being able to ride with BBQ on my bike and a case full of beer, no risk of getting a DUI on the way home

Roy
Roy
9 years ago

What people are abandoning their cars?!! Put the bong down and look around haha There are NO less cars trying to run my a** down ever day I get on the bike, maybe in Portlandia?

Awesome concept and LOVE the cargo propulsion only aspect, with all the beer and brats in that cooler gotta do some pedaling to fight the fat.

The Beat
The Beat
9 years ago

Roy, are you serious man? It’s against the law to operate any vehicle while under the influence of alcohol in all states. Although the odds of being pulled over on a bike are lower than driving a car, you could still end up with a D.U.I.

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