Trailer for planes    Gallery
View related threads: (in this forum | in all forums)

Logged in as Guest



Users viewing this topic: none
    Search This Thread  
 
Printable Version


AZ Model Aircrafters 1/4 Scale Albatross D.V - RTF
Seller:  Dumb Thumb
Details:   $2,500.00   |  5/16/2013   |  Classified Ad
We will rotate YOUR AD in this spot if you select "Forum Featured" when placing or editing your ad!

All Forums >> RC Airplanes >> Questions and Answers >> Trailer for planes
Page: [1]

Tower Hobbies Get Coupon Codes Brands  
Login
Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >>
Trailer for planes - 12/28/2012 11:36 PM   
acdii


 

Posts: 2293
Score: 155
Joined: 1/31/2011
Last Login: 5/20/2013
From: Capron, IL, USA
Status: offline 		I sold my Pickup so now have to get a trailer for hauling my larger planes around. My Kadet fits in my new car OK, not sure yet on the 4*120, and the Twin Otter may fit, but my CARF Extra 330L sure wont, nor will my Deweyville or Funstar.   SO what I am looking at is http://www.farmandfleet.com/products/720507-duracraft-8-white-enclosed-trailer.html#.UN4sUnfNmSo

So what could I use to store the planes in it for transport, yet be easy to remove when I need it for something else?  If you have a setup, please post it so I can get some ideas. Thanks.    Trailer weighs 812 pounds, and want to keep the gross to 1000 or less since I will be towing with my Hybrid.


_____________________________

http://www.facebook.com/pages/B-17e-Desert-Rat-Restoration-Project/218159428244374

Hide Signatures
       Post #: 1

RE: Trailer for planes - 12/29/2012 2:13 AM   
Edwin


 

Posts: 5943
Score: 156
Joined: 2/8/2002
Last Login: 5/26/2013
From: Leander, TX, USA
Status: offline 		That might be pretty hard on a hybrid. I built a smaller trailer towed by my honda civic. I get 27mpg towing the trailer fully loaded to go flying.
Edwin


Attachments
Click to see fullsize image.
Click for fullsize


Hide Signatures

(in reply to acdii)
       Post #: 2

RE: Trailer for planes - 12/29/2012 3:30 AM   
acdii


 

Posts: 2293
Score: 155
Joined: 1/31/2011
Last Login: 5/20/2013
From: Capron, IL, USA
Status: offline 		Never say never. I know of someone who towed a plane with a Prius, so anything is possible. Trying to find the pics, so i can link it.


_____________________________

http://www.facebook.com/pages/B-17e-Desert-Rat-Restoration-Project/218159428244374

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Edwin)
       Post #: 3

RE: Trailer for planes - 12/29/2012 3:37 AM   
acdii


 

Posts: 2293
Score: 155
Joined: 1/31/2011
Last Login: 5/20/2013
From: Capron, IL, USA
Status: offline 		Here, check this out about mid page.

http://priuschat.com/threads/consumer-reports-names-toyota-prius-best-new-car-value-unseating-honda-fit.119969/




_____________________________

http://www.facebook.com/pages/B-17e-Desert-Rat-Restoration-Project/218159428244374

Hide Signatures

(in reply to acdii)
       Post #: 4

RE: Trailer for planes - 12/29/2012 3:22 PM   
Edwin


 

Posts: 5943
Score: 156
Joined: 2/8/2002
Last Login: 5/26/2013
From: Leander, TX, USA
Status: offline 		Didnt say never, but that is pretty impressive. What kind of hybrid do you have. I keep my load under 500lbs and have the transmission serviced every year to keep an eye on the bands inside. So far so good. Been towing this for 6 years. My commute to the field is 72 miles round trip. The truck was just too expensive.

What kind of axle is it, leaf or torsion. Mine is leaf, the bounce doesnt seem to be any worse than my truck. If I ever build another, I'd try a torsion to see how it does.
Edwin

Hide Signatures

(in reply to acdii)
       Post #: 5

RE: Trailer for planes - 12/29/2012 4:39 PM   
acdii


 

Posts: 2293
Score: 155
Joined: 1/31/2011
Last Login: 5/20/2013
From: Capron, IL, USA
Status: offline 		I have a 2010 Ford Fusion H and a 2013 FFH. The trailer has torsion suspension so it sits low to the ground, designed for mid size car towing.  I think the height is off though, its much taller than 4'7", I can walk inside slightly hunched and I'm 5'8. As long as I keep tongue weight to a minimum it should do fine, I don't plan to pull it with any real load in it with the car, just my planes, and all together should be more than 100 pounds.   We have a 95 Grand Marquis to pull it with when we need to put any real load in the trailer, and I also have a large horse trailer that the GM can tow.  Now that would look strange to have that big horse trailer behind the Fusion. Disaster waiting to happen.

So what about racks and securing the planes? Thats what I want to get lined up for when I get the trailer.


_____________________________

http://www.facebook.com/pages/B-17e-Desert-Rat-Restoration-Project/218159428244374

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Edwin)
       Post #: 6

RE: Trailer for planes - 12/29/2012 7:21 PM   
scale only 4 me



Posts: 7662
Score: 324
Joined: 1/29/2002
Last Login: 5/26/2013
From: Avon Lake, OH, USA
Status: offline 		Our Club President, and many others, have built a custom trailer based on the Harbor Freight folding trailer. His has a 4x4x8' box that easily will carry anything a pick up would volume wise.

Seams to me it would be pretty easy to slide the box off for other general uses

I had one of those I carried my dirt bikes on years ago too,, pretty good product for the money

Hide Signatures

(in reply to acdii)
       Post #: 7

RE: Trailer for planes - 12/30/2012 1:23 PM   
biam


 

Posts: 203
Score: 110
Joined: 6/12/2004
Last Login: 5/26/2013
From: desloge, MO, USA
Status: offline 		I made racks out of 3/4 inch p.v.c, would like to post pictures but Iam kinda computer stupid , geuss I should have paid better attention to Gary harris' tutorial in another thread! The rough dimensions were, 3' wide 4' long 4'high, it has three different levels, put pipe insulation on the horizontal levels, strap the fuselages and wings down to the horizontal levels using bungee cords. secure the rack to the floor of the trailer using conduit clamps and screws. able to haul five .40 to .60 size planes on this rack with the wings also. secured the rach to one side of the trailer towards the front, leaving room along the side to load and secure the planes, and room at the back for the flight box and lawn chairs with cooler, (packed with lunch) hope you can paint the mental picture from this off hand rambling! Good luck!

_____________________________

Bill.
It is always better to be under the gun, than in front of it!

Hide Signatures

(in reply to scale only 4 me)
       Post #: 8

Page:   [1]
All Forums >> RC Airplanes >> Questions and Answers >> Trailer for planes
Page: [1]





Jump to:


 
Google 



Search | Marketplace | Event Calendar | Local Clubs | Magazine | Product Ratings | New Products | Discussion Forums

Photo Gallery | Instructor Search | Field|Track|Marina Search

Advertisers | Hobby Vendor Resources | Rate Manufacturers | Sign In/Sign Up

SITE MAP!   : :   FORUM RULES

RC Universe is a service of Internet Brands, Inc. Copyright © 2001-2013.

Charities we support that also need your help
Yorkie Rescue | Humane Society | ASPCA | Crohn's-Colitis America


0.438RCU1