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A passenger trailer apparatus for towing a passenger behind a mobility scooter is provided. The mobility scooter has a tow bar or hitch. The passenger trailer apparatus comprises a trailer frame and an axle mounted to and through the trailer frame. A tire is rotatably, releasably mounted to each end

A passenger trailer apparatus for towing a passenger behind a mobility scooter is provided. The mobility scooter has a tow bar or hitch. The passenger trailer apparatus comprises a trailer frame and an axle mounted to and through the trailer frame. A tire is rotatably, releasably mounted to each end of the axle. The platform has a top surface and a bottom surface with the bottom surface of the platform mounted to the trailer frame. A chair assembly is mounted to the top surface of the platform with the chair assembly sized and shaped for receiving a passenger. A receiver bar having a first end and a second end is provided. The first end of the receiver bar is connected to the platform and the second end of the receiver bar capable of being releasably connected to the tow bar or hitch of the mobility scooter. The passenger trailer apparatus provides secure, reliable performance, quick assembly and breakdown, and easy transport and storage.

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1. A passenger trailer apparatus for towing a passenger behind a mobility scooter, the mobility scooter having a tow bar or hitch, the passenger trailer apparatus comprising: a trailer frame;an axle mounted to and through the trailer frame;a tire rotatably, releasably mounted to each end of the axle

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A passenger trailer apparatus for towing a passenger behind a mobility scooter, the mobility scooter having a tow bar or hitch, the passenger trailer apparatus comprising: a trailer frame;an axle mounted to and through the trailer frame;a tire rotatably, releasably mounted to each end of the axle;the platform having a top surface, a bottom surface, a front edge, a rear edge, a first side edge, and a second side edge, the bottom surface of the platform mounted to the trailer frame;a chair assembly mounted to the top surface of the platform, the chair assembly sized and shaped for receiving a passenger; anda receiver bar having a first end and a second end, the first end of the receiver bar connected to the platform, the second end of the receiver bar capable of being releasably connected to the tow bar or hitch of the mobility scooter;wherein the receiver bar extends from the platform at an angle, adjacent the front edge of the platform; andwherein at a predetermined point distant from the platform, the receiver bar angles to be substantially parallel to the top surface of the platform; andwherein the second end of the receiver bar has a swiveling pin for releasably connecting the receiver bar to the mobility scooter. 2. The passenger trailer assembly of claim 1 wherein the trailer frame is a rigid structure constructed from approximately square steel or aluminum tubing. 3. The passenger trailer assembly of claim 1 wherein the axle is positioned between an approximate center of the platform and the rear edge of the platform. 4. The passenger trailer assembly of claim 1 wherein each of the wheels is secured to the axle by removable retaining pins. 5. The passenger trailer assembly of claim 1 wherein the front edge, the rear edge, the first side edge, and the second side edge of the platform extend beyond an outer extent of the trailer frame. 6. The passenger trailer assembly of claim 1 wherein the wheels extend beyond the first side edge and the second side edge of the platform. 7. The passenger trailer assembly of claim 1 wherein at least a portion of the wheels extend above the top surface of the platform. 8. The passenger trailer assembly of claim 1 wherein the first side edge and the rear edge of the platform are perpendicular meeting at right angles and the second side edge and the rear edge of the platform are perpendicular meeting at right angles, wherein the front edge of the platform preferably angles away from the first side edge and the second side edge forming a point. 9. The passenger trailer assembly of claim 1 wherein the chair assembly includes a post having a first end and a second end with the first end secured to the top surface of the platform and a padded chair mounted to the second end of the post. 10. The passenger trailer assembly of claim 9 wherein the post is secured to the top surface of the platform between the axle and the rear edge of the platform. 11. The passenger trailer assembly of claim 1 wherein the chair assembly is free from extending beyond the rear edge of the platform. 12. A method for towing a passenger behind a mobility scooter, the mobility scooter having a tow bar or hitch, the method comprising: providing a trailer frame; mounting an axle mounted to and through the trailer frame; rotatably, releasably mounting a tire to each end of the axle; positioning a platform having a top surface and a bottom surface upon the trailer frame; mounting a chair assembly to the top surface of the platform; sizing and shaping the chair assembly for receiving a passenger; providing a receiver bar having a first end and a second end; connecting the first end of the receiver bar to the platform; releasably swivel pinning the second end of the receiver bar to the tow bar or hitch of the mobility scooter. 13. A passenger trailer apparatus for towing a passenger behind a mobility scooter, the mobility scooter having a tow bar or hitch, the passenger trailer apparatus comprising: a trailer frame having an outer extent;an axle mounted to and through the trailer frame;a tire rotatably, releasably mounted to each end of the axle;the platform having a top surface, a bottom surface, a front edge, a rear edge, a first side edge, and a second side edge, the bottom surface of the platform mounted to the trailer frame, an outer extent of the platform extending completely beyond the outer extent of the trailer frame;a chair assembly mounted to the top surface of the platform, the chair assembly sized and shaped for receiving a passenger; anda receiver bar having a first end and a second end, the first end of the receiver bar connected to the platform, the second end of the receiver bar capable of being releasably connected by a swiveling pin to the tow bar or hitch of the mobility scooter;wherein the front edge of the platform preferably angles away from the first side edge and the second side edge forming a point. 14. The passenger trailer assembly of claim 13 wherein the axle is positioned between an approximate center of the platform and the rear edge of the platform. 15. The passenger trailer assembly of claim 13 wherein the wheels extend beyond the first side edge and the second side edge of the platform. 16. The passenger trailer assembly of claim 13 wherein at least a portion of the wheels extend above the top surface of the platform. 17. The passenger trailer assembly of claim 13 wherein the receiver bar extends from the platform at an angle, adjacent the front edge of the platform, wherein at a predetermined point distant from the platform, the receiver bar angles to be substantially parallel to the top surface of the platform.