Bicycle Trailer Hitch - Quick Release Hose Coupling.

by saul in Outside > Bikes

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Bicycle Trailer Hitch - Quick Release Hose Coupling.

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I saw this design on a folding bike and thought it awesome. I used to hitch my bike trailers with a lashed inner tube, but this is faster and more convenient. Works very nicely.

Obtain Necessary Hose and Pneumatic Release Components.

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1 x male 3/8"
1 x female 3/8"
1 x 3/8" threaded coupling.
hose to fit tight on 3/8"
2 x hoseclamps

Place Hose Over Pneumatic Fitting

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screwing it on worked well.

Secure With Hose Clamp

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Same for Both Male and Female Coupling

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Drill Hose in Appropriate Places for Attaching to Frame

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Make Frame Attachment (on Pannier Rack)

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Attach Hose to Pannier Rack

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lock nuts!

Attach Hose to Trailer Handle

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PRETTY SELF EXPLANATORY THIS ONE...

Ride Happily Away to the Store to Carry Buckets of Stuff.

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