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RE: Photos Of Trailer Interior Layout, Please P... - 10/24/2007 9:01:52 AM   
carps


 

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From: Windsor, AUSTRALIA
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I have just checked the trailer.

Originally this was built for go karts and is all metal chassis, metal floor and then 19 x 19 mm square tubing with sheet metal cladding.

the springs have 3 leaves and I understand you thinking on shaking everything apart.

I have pulled the trailer from canberra to Sydney empty when I bought it but after fitting out I have travelled every weekend around the Sydney clubs. Nothing moves and I have even found a couple of times when I have not put the straps on the wings they have not even moved.

This may be because I have built the model supports from timber 40 x 19 mm with high density foam (Clark Rubber) on top. I find that by using timber supports they continually flex and have no effect on the models. After using this system I had to put another timber support of 40 x 19mm on top of the foam and then use rubber Occy straps to hold the models, wings firmly on the timber.

Due to purchase of the trailer interstate (ACT) I needed to get it completely checked and had to have it officially weighed. This was done with it empty before model fit out. The total weight is 320Kg. I believe that this also helps the very smooth ride.

I only use one occy strap to hold the flight box and it never moves even with all the fuel and batteries.

If you want more information I can probably get more pictures over the weekend

Hope this helps

Carps.

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RE: Photos Of Trailer Interior Layout, Please P... - 10/24/2007 9:48:35 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hey Carps, thanks for checking things out. Maybe Im being paranoid but when I made my box trailer I think when I bought the springs they were rated at some thing like 750 kg each. There were others there rated at by memory at about 500 kg each but I thought theres nothing like over kill, now when I drive with that trailer empty it just bounces over the bumps and the suspension doesnt even do any work, thats why I need to know which springs are best as the trailer i have rides as rough as guts, Now the spring ratings I have mentioned are just from memory and my memory is shot to pieces, . thanks again cheers the pope

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RE: Photos Of Trailer Interior Layout, Please P... - 10/24/2007 10:17:34 AM   
the pope


 

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Status: offline 		Sheeese I just went and checked my trailer out and looked at the springs and found there are 5 leafs on there. Now if I ever need to shift a house Im all set. Cheeres the pope

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RE: Photos Of Trailer Interior Layout, Please P... - 10/29/2007 1:19:57 AM   
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Status: offline 		Here are some photos of a trailer that I built recently. Used plywood for the box.



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RE: Photos Of Trailer Interior Layout, Please P... - 10/29/2007 9:33:36 PM   
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Status: online 		That is a nice trailer DG.
Just out of curiosity, in the first pic, what is sitting on the 4 wheel stand next to the trailer ????
I know it is an engine of some kind

Mark

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RE: Photos Of Trailer Interior Layout, Please ... - 10/30/2007 2:56:19 AM   
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Status: offline 		looks like a go devil engine used for powering a boat in marshes.

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RE: Photos Of Trailer Interior Layout, Please ... - 10/30/2007 4:15:31 AM   
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Status: offline 		That is a Go-Devil motor. It is a home made version though. I work for Kohler and got one of their 25 hp engines, and a local machine shop guy built the rest for me. It is used to drive a 16 ft aluminum boat through mud, weeds, buck brush etc. Mostly to get to the good duck hunting spots, but I am sitting out this season. I have flying to do!

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RE: Photos Of Trailer Interior Layout, Please Post... - 12/1/2007 5:18:39 PM   
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Status: offline 		propnut I am getting ready to order a MTI 6x12. What size is yours and would you add the e channel?


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RE: Photos Of Trailer Interior Layout, Please Post Y... - 12/1/2007 5:26:27 PM   
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Status: offline 		What size is the trailer and how did you glue the carpet down?

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RE: Photos Of Trailer Interior Layout, Please Post You... - 12/1/2007 5:41:56 PM   
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Status: offline 		John I am getting ready to have MTI build me a trailer and was curious as to what you thought of the craftsmanship? I am going with e channel recessed in the walls and 6x12 double door and side door. Also, getting the insulation in the roof as well. Let me know what you think of your MTI.

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RE: Trailer size - 12/1/2007 7:14:49 PM   
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Status: offline 		Crash and burn how high did you mount the shelf from the floor. I am having a 6x12 built and the e channel is going to be mounted flush in the wall and was curious to the dimension needed. Currently have 30% Yak 54
33% QQ Yak and need to know what height you used with the bigger birds.

Thanks,

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RE: Trailer size - 12/1/2007 10:49:52 PM   
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Status: offline 		I use this.............It's pretty much dedicated for plane trips. Flying at meets, float flys and fun flys around California. If you look back at post 605 we had a different trailer. We hope this one will accommodate us for some longer trips back East next year. I'm getting ready to start building racks for the planes,wings etc. so things will be much more organized.
I've got (4) 6 volt golf cart batteries under the floor wired for 12V. It will power just about any plane charger I throw at it and they also provide juice for my 1800w inverter that gives 110V for the trailer if I'm not hooked to shore power or if I don't have the 5.5KW generator running.
It works for Us..........


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RE: Trailer size - 12/1/2007 11:59:32 PM   
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ORIGINAL: JuzPlaneKrazy

I use this.............It's pretty much dedicated for plane trips. Flying at meets, float flys and fun flys around California. If you look back at post 605 we had a different trailer. We hope this one will accommodate us for some longer trips back East next year. I'm getting ready to start building racks for the planes,wings etc. so things will be much more organized.
I've got (4) 6 volt golf cart batteries under the floor wired for 12V. It will power just about any plane charger I throw at it and they also provide juice for my 1800w inverter that gives 110V for the trailer if I'm not hooked to shore power or if I don't have the 5.5KW generator running.
It works for Us..........