Swiss fahrrad anhanger / bicycle trailer built to carry a stretcher, or munitions by foot solder, but specifically by the truppenfahradder / bicycle troop.
This robust trailer is fabricated from steel tubing with thick skid plates to protect from the harsh life military hardware is built for. A ambulance MO-05 would be equipped with a 'Boni Feldbach' front drum brake, though this component is unheard of except in exclusive collections. Having the rear drum brake (post 1944) is advised.
The wheels:
The 200 kilogram / 428 lbs. (100kg/wheel) weight load limit is easily handled by the mini-monster Maloya wheels with their 'run flat' extra thick sidewalls and thick nylon cords. There is a tube liner that tapers to a maximum thickness of about 4mm just for extra protection. The split rims comprise two steel 'pans' that are held together by six-stainless hex bolts. The heavy-duty axle stubs look more like the front axles stubs from a small car. They attach to the trailer body by quick release clips that enable wheel removal in five seconds. Once the wheels are removed, the trailer body rails become snow skids. This is the only bicycle trailer I've seen that converts to a sled. Photos I've taken of this trailer in the snow configuration have been featured in (last three photos are this actual trailer):
http://www.benvanhelden.nl/Condorclub/De%20Condorclub%20Holland.htmlThe deck:
The Pine deck is removable by means of a buckle and clips. There is a half 'butterfly' joint attaching two planks to the underside of the pine decking. This trailer had one-quarter inch thick "top nail" Red Oak flooring added to create a hard working surface.
The hitch:
The cast steel hitch clamps to the seat stays (I hope your bike has stout tubing, or else this clamp will crush them) by one large bolt and nut. The hitch ball clamp is a marvel all in itself the way it articulates to enclose the hitch ball. A simple effort secures the hitch lock and releases the trailer just as simply. No bolts, or clumsy gadgets here, just Swiss ingenuity backed by the R & D of a government.
The stretcher / litter:
This stretcher appears to be modern hardware with it's aircraft grade aluminum machined parts and tubing. It folds to a backpack style carry with two shoulder straps. The ingenious mechanicals are sure to be appreciated when setting up this stretcher. A rubberized nylon mattress spans the rails. The rails have extending handles with three positions that are set by means of pull-pins. Note the four mounting points on the trailer; these same locations work for this modern stretcher.
This trailer runs strait and true. It's seen service, so has the typical scratches, dents and dings, from training, but there isn't signs of neglect. The hitch folding mechanisms work good to enable a compact storage configuration (pocket knife style). Re-enactors, bicycle delivery businesses, farm work, the list goes on for the uses this trailer can offer. I've enjoyed it for many events to include hauling locally and even camping. This trailer weighs more empty than many other trails weigh full. At 72 pounds, it's not for major hills, or carting the kiddies (Though I've done both). Have a look at the photos to see condition and some uses I've enjoyed from this trailer, arguably, the World's finest.
I've followed the Swiss bicycle market closely and have only seen twice (buy the same seller) this anhanger offered. The shipping fee was steep and the opening price $800. They both sold with one going to a Colorado museum. My reserve price is low, so if your contemplating the 'buy-it-now' option, remember that it vaporizes once the low reserve is met.
To see more photos of this trailer and other great Swiss Velobrigade photos, visit my flickr set at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25831992@N03/3593492349/#in/set-72157604636870846/
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