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Edi Trailer: Sakaramenta, Malawi

This trailer was designed for a 12 year old girl with cerebral palsy. Her carers needed a new way of getting her to school and so requested a trailer that could be pulled by a bicycle, and which could tolerate the bad roads of Malawi.

Edina on her way to school In this image Edina is being pulled along the highway in her fantastic new trailer and she's as happy as she can be.	Wheelchair mode The trailer can be disconnected from the bike and used as a wheelchair. Adjustable cushions for the head and hips allow the user to grow with the chair.
Trailer with Rear Reflectors Rear reflectors were positioned on the mud guards alongside bright colours for extra safety on the highway.	Trailer with Seat Belt A seat belt was provided, not only for safety on the road, but to help supporting Edina whilst sitting. This in addition to a tilted chair, helps keep Edina sitting comfortably upright.
Trailer with Rain Cover As weather in Malawi can be unpredictable and rains can be quite heavy, a rain cover was requested for shelter.	Trailer fully Covered by Rain Cover Velcro was used to join the rain cover sections. Ventilation was provided by small eyelets surrounding the cover, vents at the foot area and loose fabric vents on either side of the chair.

Edina on her way to school

In this image Edina is being pulled along the highway in her fantastic new trailer and she's as happy as she can be.

Wheelchair mode

The trailer can be disconnected from the bike and used as a wheelchair. Adjustable cushions for the head and hips allow the user to grow with the chair.

Trailer with Rear Reflectors

Rear reflectors were positioned on the mud guards alongside bright colours for extra safety on the highway.

Trailer with Seat Belt

A seat belt was provided, not only for safety on the road, but to help supporting Edina whilst sitting. This in addition to a tilted chair, helps keep Edina sitting comfortably upright.

Trailer with Rain Cover

As weather in Malawi can be unpredictable and rains can be quite heavy, a rain cover was requested for shelter.

Trailer fully Covered by Rain Cover

Velcro was used to join the rain cover sections. Ventilation was provided by small eyelets surrounding the cover, vents at the foot area and loose fabric vents on either side of the chair.