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Low Profile R/C Trialer - 11/18/2002 8:27 AM   
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Status: offline 		Anyone know of a manufacture that makes a low profile trailer that will hold 2 40%er's. The wells type seems so tall for models. I would prefer one that the top lifted with gas springs. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

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Low Profile R/C Trialer - 11/18/2002 8:35 AM   
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Status: offline 		http://www.wellscargo.com/models/cargo_fr.html

This may be what you want.

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Low Profile R/C Trialer - 11/18/2002 8:36 AM   
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Low Profile Trailer - 11/22/2002 6:55 AM   
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Status: offline 		Blowin Dirt,

I think I know what you're talking about.

Trailer would be:

1. About 6x8 feet and about 3 or 4 foot high.
2. Have a clamshell-type opening.
3. Must be very light and easy to maneuver around the yard by hand.

A friend bought an older aluminum pop-up travel trailer (cheap) and gutted the insides. He added hinges to make the top open from the side (clamshell). Empty, it weighs about 350 lbs. It's perfect for RC use.

I own an enclosed 6x12 WellsCargo, but it's much too heavy (about 1200 pounds empty) to be used 2 or 3 times a week to cart RC airplanes around. Also, where it is stored, it requires I drive my truck over the lawn. What a hassle !

I have been searching the net for such a trailer with no luck.

I guess I'll have to make a similar trailer.

How about it out there in RC land. Anybody seen anything like my description for sale ??

Joe Mamma

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40% = at least a 10' trailer - 11/22/2002 10:14 PM   
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Status: offline 		Joe Mamma -

The 6X8 would not fit a 40% plane. Most are around 110"+ in length. this means a 10' trailer is a min. and 12' is better.

I have seen an example of where a guy took his trailer and had it cut down. I also know of one guy who put new tires and wheels on his trailer so that it would lower it enough to fit in his garage.

the only other option I know of is to build one yourself.

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6 x 8 is large enough - 11/23/2002 12:23 AM   
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Status: offline 		Remember that you can put the plane in diagonally. Using the pathagorean therum, A squared + B squared = C squared. That means 36+64= C squared, so you can fit a plane up to 10 feet long in a 6 x 8 trailer. Most planes this size also have a removable rudder.

Moot

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Low Profile R/C Trialer - 11/23/2002 12:31 AM   
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Both Haulmark and Pace will build trailers
at a reduced height on special order.

[url]www.haulmark.com[/url]
[url]www.paceamerican.com[/url]

Good Luck

Larry

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Low Profile R/C Trialer - 11/23/2002 1:18 AM   
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Status: offline 		Thank for the replies.

6x8x3 or 4 feet high is just an average size. My point was to find a trailer that is large, but very light and easy to handle by hand. As I stated, I have a Wells Cargo, but this was designed to handle weight. All we need for "Our" hobby is a trailer to handle bulk.

I understand a junkyard is located about 70 miles southwest of me. They supposedly specialize in camper trailers, pop-ups and motorhomes. Gotta find out exactly where it's at. I'm hoping I can find something that suits my needs.

It would probably be more fun creating my own unique trailer anyways!

Joe Mamma


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Low Profile Trailer - 11/23/2002 11:55 AM   
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Status: offline 		I found this neat RC trailer in the Winter '99 issue of IMAA's HighFlight magazine (see pic in my "Gallery"). Unfortunately, they went out of business !

Apparently, no one manufactures anything like this anymore.

This is what I am going to attempt to make !

Joe Mamma

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Low Profile R/C Trialer - 11/23/2002 5:47 PM   
blowin dirt


 

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Status: offline 		joemamma, thats the one. I barely have time to keep my planes going. It would take me years to build a trailer. Im supprised Carden or AW dosen't offer something.

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