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Transporting planes in an open bed truck (The Trick) - 5/9/2002 10:37:27 PM   
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$20 WalMart Solution - 5/10/2002 7:15:36 AM   
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Status: offline 		I picked up a 'cargo net' from WalMart - really a bunch of bungee cords tied together. I drive ~35 miles to our field (65+ MPH) and with just that laying on the planes, they stay put.

Most of my wings get wrapped in a blanket so the aileron servos don't mess up the other wings.

Driv'n a '97 Dodge Ram 1500 (short bed).

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Transporting planes in an open bed truck (The Trick) - 5/10/2002 7:37:56 AM   
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Status: offline 		I will be purchasing the angle iron for the frame hopefully tomorrow. The trailer will be 4' X 8' X 5' 4".

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Transporting planes in an open bed truck (The Trick) - 5/10/2002 12:33:22 PM   
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Status: offline 		Good luck with the trailer project!
I think I could start one of those, but when I've tucked the Mustang, Explorer, boat on trailer and travel trailer away there's no more room in the garage and the developer doesn't want trailers in the yard. Hmmm, let's see there is room under the garage where I work on the models. The door down there just isn't big enough. I wonder if I can build a path down to that area that isn't too steep for the trailer and enlarge the door??? :

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Bungee Cargo Net - 5/10/2002 5:24:29 PM   
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Status: offline 		I too used the same type of bungee cord cargo net that tailskid uses. I now have a 4-runner, but I wish I had my old pickup back. I had two nylon cords tied to the cargo hooks in the front of the bed. The cords were attached to the back of the bed with dog leash clips. The bungee cargo net has hooks that slid down the nylon cord. It put just enough tension on the models to keep them in place and not damage them. Very versatile, worked with everything from .40 sized trainers up to 100" warbirds. I did have to slide the wings into an old sleeping bag to keep them from sliding around some.

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Transporting planes in an open bed truck (The Trick) - 5/11/2002 7:42:37 AM   
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Status: offline 		I've neve used a racking system or net. I just get a tow chain out of my tool box and lay it across the nose, tail, maybe the wing. I usually hook one of the end hooks around the gear. Works great. I have driven 85MPH on the interstate for 20 minutes on end before with no problems. A 10' chain will restrain two .40 size aircraft. It works by making the plane too heavy to fly out of the bed, yet doesn't harm your plane. You could also just wrap it around the landing gear, and I'm sure that would be sufficient too. Cheap and easy!

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Transporting planes in an open bed truck (The Trick) - 5/11/2002 4:10:06 PM   
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Status: offline 		[QUOTE]Originally posted by Tommygun
I've neve used a racking system or net. I just get a tow chain out of my tool box and lay it across the nose, tail, maybe the wing. I usually hook one of the end hooks around the gear. Works great. I have driven 85MPH on the interstate for 20 minutes on end before with no problems. A 10' chain will restrain two .40 size aircraft. It works by making the plane too heavy to fly out of the bed, yet doesn't harm your plane. You could also just wrap it around the landing gear, and I'm sure that would be sufficient too. Cheap and easy! [/QUOTE]

April Fool right??????

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Transporting planes in an open bed truck (The Trick) - 5/11/2002 4:45:18 PM   
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Status: offline 		My thoughts exactly.

I think that should be listed as how not to transport planes.


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Transporting planes in an open bed truck (The Trick) - 5/11/2002 6:47:26 PM   
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Status: offline 		[QUOTE]Originally posted by Blackie
My thoughts exactly.

I think that should be listed as how not to transport planes. [/QUOTE]

Why? It works great. I've never had a problem with it for several years now. Gotta see through that paradigm my friend.

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Weakest Link? - 5/11/2002 7:18:22 PM   
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Status: offline 		I've heard of people doing something similar.

Basically taking old socks and filling them 3/4 full of sand. Basically making heavy bean bags. They put them over the wheel and tail to weigh it down just like you use your chain.

Although I have a shell, I was thinking of doing this for my planes so they don't roll around.

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Transporting planes in an open bed truck (The Trick) - 5/13/2002 5:27:31 PM   
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Status: offline 		Tommygun, I guess a picture would have made things clear. I will take your word for.


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Transporting planes in an open bed truck (The Trick) - 5/14/2002 8:02:51 PM   
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Status: offline 		[QUOTE]Originally posted by Blackie
Tommygun, I guess a picture would have made things clear. I will take your word for. [/QUOTE]

Huh? I did add a picture. Is it not showing up when you load the page?

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Transporting planes in an open bed truck (The Trick) - 5/14/2002 8:29:19 PM   
Blackie



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Status: offline 		OOPs you sure did I must have missed it.

After looking at that pic it looks kinda of scary, that chain looks quite heavy for that light balsa.

It won't be long and I will no longer have to worry about planes flying out of the bed. Trailer is coming along nicely.

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Transporting planes in an open bed truck (The Trick) - 5/14/2002 9:00:10 PM   
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Status: offline 		heh I have a tow chain to try that out with... although I'm positive it would crush the model... as each *link* weights a few pounds (found it at a old constuction site after the crew was finished so im sure its for bulldozers and such)

heh I'll stick with packing them in the cab until I get a cover/box made up

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Transporting planes in an open bed truck (The Trick) - 5/15/2002 8:41:57 AM   
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Status: offline 		I really like the idea of the expandable rods in the bed of the truck.I've been trying to think up ways also,and dont really want to buy a cap.I was concerned about buffeting also,but I figure if I can find a way to secure the control surfaces it should be ok.I would think the tails of these planes would be strong enough to handle the buffeting.

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