expanding cargo

Expanding the cargo capacity began with a container that was too small to reach all the mounting holes. Even if it was expanded as originally planned, it would interfere with the radio, so the easiest solution was aluminum extender rods. They probably weighed as much as any attempt to expand the container.

The plastic container was trimmed & lights installed. A common string proved effective at securing a test payload, though hard to get off.

The 1st drive was 3 miles to walmart & 3 miles back with the maximum payload at 6 - 6.66mph. It backflipped when starting, so the string had to be undone & the payload had to be shifted over the front wheels. Don't think the wheelie bar would help because the objective is to keep the payload from falling out. Didn't try any sharp turns at speed. It was pretty unstable. It took 3541mAh to go 6.4 miles, so quite an uptick with the payload.