Rolling Chassis
 

A couple issues have shown themselves now that the assembled pieces and parts are seeing the light of day.
 
The Frame: The amount of movement when a twisting force is applied to the frame is significant. Some additional bracing will be required to stiffen that up. Need something there to potentially hang propane tanks from anyway.
 
Rear Carrier/Axle: The rear wheels need to rotate at different speeds when turning. An initial design that tied the two sides together more solidly, while splitting the axle, may have been a better option. Perhaps running the axle all the way across with one drive wheel and one wheel spinning freely on the axle? Some additional bracing will be required here too.
 
The Brakes: The brake design utilizes bike caliper brakes and rims. The rims look like they will need to be mounted to the rear wheels, verses front, because of space limitations.
 
And, found some shorter, lighter weight mesh seats.

Evolving Design with
Additional Bracing,
Braking & Seat Revisions
April 4, 2011

April 5, 2011

Additional Bracing Added
May 21, 2011