Golf cart pulling trailer with people

[charmed59]

Recently I’ve seen trailers for golf carts that look similar to rickshaws for pulling two additional people. There is a “rent me” sign on the back of at least one of the ones I saw, but I couldn’t get close enough to get the details.

This sounds like a good solution for when guests come to town. Has anyone tried one? Or know the website that rents them?

[B-flat]

If you have to rent why not rent a 4 or 6 seater, we've done that in the past for guests and it works out very well.

[kathyspear]

If you search online you can find pictures of that sort of trailer. Personally, I would be concerned about the average golf cart driver pulling a trailer with people in it. So many people here shouldn't even be driving a regular cart ... Looks dangerous to me.

kathy

[villagetinker]

Golf carts are NOT designed for the additional weight, they have brakes only on the rear wheels, and the addition of a trailer and 2 more people may put a significant strain on these brakes. Also, the trailer will block the lower brake and turn signals. IMHO, I am not sure this is a good idea.

[charmed59]

They seem to have brake, signal, and tail lights, but I’m not sure about the braking. One brand on the internet does have a system if the front vehicle brakes it engages the brakes on the back, but those are expensive tram systems and I don’t think that’s what I saw.

We actually have multiple carts, but it’s kind of a bummer to split everyone up for tours. I’m not sure driving the huge 4 person forward facing carts would be that much easier than driving something with a trailer. Either way, the huge vehicle are only for touring, so it’d be nice to rent something by the hour.

[Chi-Town]

Not sure about a rickshaw look but kinda neat.

[Two Bills]

Watching the majority of villagers trying to reverse that out of/into a tight space, could be entertaining!

[thevillages2013]

Watching the majority of villagers trying to reverse that out of/into a tight space, could be entertaining!

:bigbow::bigbow:

[thevillages2013]

Golf carts are NOT designed for the additional weight, they have brakes only on the rear wheels, and the addition of a trailer and 2 more people may put a significant strain on these brakes. Also, the trailer will block the lower brake and turn signals. IMHO, I am not sure this is a good idea.
I find myself feeling sorry for some of the golf carts with just two seats( let’s just
call it) FULLY LOADED

[thevillages2013]

Not sure about a rickshaw look but kinda neat.

Looks like seatbelts on the trailer. Nice cooler which is a must have. Those passengers better buckle in /if the driver goes over a curb or speed bump a little fast they would hit the roof! And spill their beer:1rotfl:

[Bgillam]

If you have to rent why not rent a 4 or 6 seater, we've done that in the past for guests and it works out very well.

If they are like me, can’t find a 4 seater to rent right now. If anyone knows where to find a 4 seater to rent, let me know.

[MandoMan]

Recently I’ve seen trailers for golf carts that look similar to rickshaws for pulling two additional people. There is a “rent me” sign on the back of at least one of the ones I saw, but I couldn’t get close enough to get the details.

This sounds like a good solution for when guests come to town. Has anyone tried one? Or know the website that rents them?

The trailers look like fun, but I think you would need to have a trailer hitch and wiring harness installed, which might cost a bit. Whoever mentioned the difficulty in backing up the trailer is certainly right. All vehicle owners nearby should be hoping you have insurance for that trailer.

[Lovey2]

Recently I’ve seen trailers for golf carts that look similar to rickshaws for pulling two additional people. There is a “rent me” sign on the back of at least one of the ones I saw, but I couldn’t get close enough to get the details.

This sounds like a good solution for when guests come to town. Has anyone tried one? Or know the website that rents them?

OMG! Rickshaw!! too funny! Haven't heard that word in forever! We had one of those when we lived in Hawaii! I think my Dad won it somehow, or something. Great memories.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Recently I’ve seen trailers for golf carts that look similar to rickshaws for pulling two additional people. There is a “rent me” sign on the back of at least one of the ones I saw, but I couldn’t get close enough to get the details.

This sounds like a good solution for when guests come to town. Has anyone tried one? Or know the website that rents them?

Not a real brilliant idea from a safety standpoint. I’ve worked hundreds of accidents in my career and that is an accident waiting to happen.

[bragones]

Maneuvering the tight entrances and exits to the tunnels could prove interesting!

[Ken D.]

Recently I’ve seen trailers for golf carts that look similar to rickshaws for pulling two additional people. There is a “rent me” sign on the back of at least one of the ones I saw, but I couldn’t get close enough to get the details.

This sounds like a good solution for when guests come to town. Has anyone tried one? Or know the website that rents them?
Saw the picture, you’d never be able to negotiate any tunnels here in TVs

[DonH57]

If you search online you can find pictures of that sort of trailer. Personally, I would be concerned about the average golf cart driver pulling a trailer with people in it. So many people here shouldn't even be driving a regular cart ... Looks dangerous to me.

kathy

Amen to that sister!

[billethkid]

We saw one at Nancy Lopez this weekend.

The rig is an unbelievable array of potential accidents.

Dangerous setup!!

[davem4616]

We saw one at Nancy Lopez this weekend.

The rig is an unbelievable array of potential accidents.

Dangerous setup!!



what he said.....

[Challenger]

Not sure about a rickshaw look but kinda neat.

Absolutely idiotic idea. Someone will be killed by this development.

[Sthngirl]

Recently I’ve seen trailers for golf carts that look similar to rickshaws for pulling two additional people. There is a “rent me” sign on the back of at least one of the ones I saw, but I couldn’t get close enough to get the details.

This sounds like a good solution for when guests come to town. Has anyone tried one? Or know the website that rents them?

The Tag-a-longs are very sturdy and come with seatbelts. It is a great alternative for the golf cart rental shortage in the Villages. I was skeptical at first too about the sturdiness until I road in one. All tunnels in the Villages can easily be negotiated. I would suggest anyone who is interested take a test drive and see for your self. Rob Coddington sells and rents them. 3525524547

[Fourpar]

The Tag-a-longs are very sturdy and come with seatbelts. I was skeptical at first too about the sturdiness until I road in one. I would suggest anyone who is interested take a test drive and see for your self. Rob Coddington sells and rents them. 3525524547

Hope he has some serious liability insurance:pray:

[pablo cruze]

I decided to purchase a 2 seater cart. Four seaters take up more garage space, and I don't expect my guests like facing rearward while travelling - hard to converse.

On the occasions that I have visitors, I would rent another cart, or get this trailer - very cool. I wouldn't have to mess with my clubs they would stay in my 2 seater cart.

Knowing that the brakes or suspension are not designed for max speed trailer tow, I would reduce my pace when prudent. Obviously we all should know that braking is to be done in a straight line before turning, whether towing or not (Driving 101). Made it all the way from Michigan towing ~ 4500 lb. single axle trailer w/o trailer brakes. I think that I don't tailgate, let off the accel pedal (can't call it gas pedal for many cars, trucks, and carts anymore....), and brake lightly and early seems to do the trick.

However, I observe about 50% of the drivers on the road don't really know how to drive, and would be even more of a disaster if they tried to tow. Of course there are a lot of villagers that are terrible golf cart drivers, and would create crashes and injuries if they towed (especially people), but I think the percentage of bad village Golf cart drivers is less than the general population (maybe 20 - 25% shouldn't be driving)

[pablo cruze]

i find myself feeling sorry for some of the golf carts with just two seats( let’s just
call it) fully loaded
lol

[kathy1516]

How about just using a car? LOLOL
BTW, please notify everyone when you’ll be out as this surely Is an accident waiting to happen.

[DAVES]

Not sure about a rickshaw look but kinda neat.

I'm not sure how many have driven a car with a trailer such as a boat trailer. The trailer does not follow the same arc as the towing vehicle a turn you must swing wide. The golf cart paths are not designed for this. Reversing is a different adventure.

[Black Beauty]

not for me

[chuck90199]

Joe Jackson from Lady Lake had this on his website this morning...

"Moving day in the Villages is always interesting. This is legit - I took the picture in the gas station parking lot right near my house..."

[Garywt]

Definitely would be interesting if people have not towed before.

We have 2 carts, a 4 seater and a 2 seater. When we have company, they usually love to drive so we go out in both carts.

[pablo cruze]

Joe Jackson from Lady Lake had this on his website this morning...

"Moving day in the Villages is always interesting. This is legit - I took the picture in the gas station parking lot right near my house..."
Yah, I see it too...
Too much tongue weight.
Properly loaded trailer should target 10% of the load on the tongue, no more than 20% of trailer GVW.
This trailer has the axle too far back; likely 50% of trailer weight is on the tongue. This will affect steering, as it takes weight off of the front axle on the golf cart.

[Mortal1]

They seem to have brake, signal, and tail lights, but I’m not sure about the braking. One brand on the internet does have a system if the front vehicle brakes it engages the brakes on the back, but those are expensive tram systems and I don’t think that’s what I saw.

We actually have multiple carts, but it’s kind of a bummer to split everyone up for tours. I’m not sure driving the huge 4 person forward facing carts would be that much easier than driving something with a trailer. Either way, the huge vehicle are only for touring, so it’d be nice to rent something by the hour.

Nope. fake data. they can be used to go to any cart accessible location. At a golf course(on exec. you rent a pull cart and at the 18 holers you rent one cart), rec centers, pools, bag toss...whatever.

There are as many uses for a four seater as there are two seaters. How does anyone see it just used for a single purpose?

[Challenger]

The Tag-a-longs are very sturdy and come with seatbelts. It is a great alternative for the golf cart rental shortage in the Villages. I was skeptical at first too about the sturdiness until I road in one. All tunnels in the Villages can easily be negotiated. I would suggest anyone who is interested take a test drive and see for your self. Rob Coddington sells and rents them. 3525524547

This is a very very bad idea. Impatient driver passing, turns back too soon and clips the car just passed. Coming out of tight tunnels, distraction about other aspects of driving a golf cart on narrow diamond lanes, crossing roads at gate-won't fit in divider space. Sharp turns??? Trailer sway. No No No

[DAVES]

They seem to have brake, signal, and tail lights, but I’m not sure about the braking. One brand on the internet does have a system if the front vehicle brakes it engages the brakes on the back, but those are expensive tram systems and I don’t think that’s what I saw.

We actually have multiple carts, but it’s kind of a bummer to split everyone up for tours. I’m not sure driving the huge 4 person forward facing carts would be that much easier than driving something with a trailer. Either way, the huge vehicle are only for touring, so it’d be nice to rent something by the hour.

Re: adding brakes to the trailer
There are similar systems used on heavier boat trailers. They work but tend to have a high failure rate. Controlling any trailer is difficult. We've all seen brakes fail in typical truck tractor trailers and those are far more reliable and expensive air brakes.

[fdpaq0580]

Not sure about a rickshaw look but kinda neat.

Photo shows trailer seats face forward. I see potential for someone not fully onboard being knocked over, thrown off, and possibly run over by over eager driver. Do NOT let grandkids or uninitiated drive. Trailer for hauling things? OK. Trailer for transporting friends and loved ? No freaking way!!!

[jimkerr]

I think those tag a longs are a great idea. Just a bit too pricy for me though.

[thelegges]

Followed a cart with the 2 seat extension last week about 5 miles. Had 2 people in the rear. Kept speed at 20, didn’t seem to have any issues with curves, or turning into and exiting 2 tunnels. Have no affiliation with company, until this post had no idea where it came from.

Right now it’s a 6month wait on a new cart, down the road this idea maybe an idea until supply chain is somewhat back to normal.

[New Englander]

All I know is I would never ride in a golf cart trailer.

[thevillages2013]

Nope. fake data. they can be used to go to any cart accessible location. At a golf course(on exec. you rent a pull cart and at the 18 holers you rent one cart), rec centers, pools, bag toss...whatever.

There are as many uses for a four seater as there are two seaters. How does anyone see it just used for a single purpose?

Forward facing

[foxmeadow]

The Tag-a-longs are very sturdy and come with seatbelts. It is a great alternative for the golf cart rental shortage in the Villages. I was skeptical at first too about the sturdiness until I road in one. All tunnels in the Villages can easily be negotiated. I would suggest anyone who is interested take a test drive and see for your self. Rob Coddington sells and rents them. 3525524547

Finally someone answered the original post, instead of telling why you shouldn’t get one. Obviously, none of the naysayers have tried one to warrant their negative opinions.

[fdpaq0580]

Finally someone answered the original post, instead of telling why you shouldn’t get one. Obviously, none of the naysayers have tried one to warrant their negative opinions.

Not everyone needs to try something to see potential disadvantages or dangers. There are many in TV with backgrounds in engineering, science, safety, etc. Some of those may have already spoken, yea or nay. Personally, I see a few potential opportunities for accidents or injury. I would not feel it a good option at this time.
That being said, by all means, if you want one, buy it. Just remember that salespeople won't tell you the negatives. Their job is to make you want it or need it, and negatives can kill a sale.
To me, it is cute. Reminiscent of rickshaws and jeepneys. Picturesque third world transport in a first world community.

[xcaligirl]

watching the majority of villagers trying to reverse that out of/into a tight space, could be entertaining!
lol!!!

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Recently I’ve seen trailers for golf carts that look similar to rickshaws for pulling two additional people. There is a “rent me” sign on the back of at least one of the ones I saw, but I couldn’t get close enough to get the details.

This sounds like a good solution for when guests come to town. Has anyone tried one? Or know the website that rents them?

[Dennys37Packard]

Golf carts are NOT designed for the additional weight, they have brakes only on the rear wheels, and the addition of a trailer and 2 more people may put a significant strain on these brakes. Also, the trailer will block the lower brake and turn signals. IMHO, I am not sure this is a good idea.

I totally agree, we see where normal carts hit the entrance walls inside tunnels , I can’t imagine that much weight and trying to slow down with regular golf cart brakes. Plus if traveling and trailer has one heavier person on one side and the driver has to make a quick maneuver back and forth turn to avoid something, the resulting fishtail could be another issue by flipping or the trailer fishtailing into an oncoming cart. Renting is smarter plus there is the storage of it.

[MDLNB]

I guess for some on here, these are potential accidents waiting to happen. I suppose if you do not feel confident in using a simple little trailer like that, then maybe you shouldn't. After all, driving 19-20mph which is the max these golf carts are supposed to be able to travel, is real dangerous (sarcasm). It is true what someone else said about some folks shouldn't even be allowed to operate a golf cart, let alone one with a trailer. In my opinion, some shouldn't be allowed to ride a bicycle by themselves. Then again, I am still a young person in my 70's so I guess I am not quite as reflex impaired yet.
Yesterday, I saw a six passenger golf cart and wondered if they had any problem manipulating through tunnels. Seems like that big monster would be more difficult than a tiny trailer.
Just a word of caution, be careful out there with those fast 19-20mph speeds..........:1rotfl: