Trailer rash?
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torsion suspension stay away from springs
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torsion suspension stay away from springs
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Thanks guys. A trailer is sounding better and better - I had a lot of plans all come up the same week as Nats, and a trailer would make it all so much easier. Would work well with camping gear and everything else.
There's an aluminum one for sale locally, but not sure if I should to get something fancy with vents, V-nose, etc.
Also, what about these kits to add shocks to spring suspension? Most trailer descriptions I see don't state what kind of suspension there is.
There's an aluminum one for sale locally, but not sure if I should to get something fancy with vents, V-nose, etc.
Also, what about these kits to add shocks to spring suspension? Most trailer descriptions I see don't state what kind of suspension there is.
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Can you guys post some pics of how you tie your planes down? I'm probably a little more interested in how the aft fuse is restrained, or if there is something you do other than directly tying the main gear to the floor/shelf.
JR do you have photos of your trailer?
JR do you have photos of your trailer?
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Here's some pictures of my model trailer. In this instance we fitted three 2m pattern ships in it for the 9 hour trip from Sydney to Shepparton, Victoria for the Masters.
I would normally fit two models with stabs on. It's got the torsion type rubber suspension. Whole trailer weighs less than 200 kg and sits nice behind the car.
Cheers,
Jason.
I would normally fit two models with stabs on. It's got the torsion type rubber suspension. Whole trailer weighs less than 200 kg and sits nice behind the car.
Cheers,
Jason.
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RE: Trailer rash?
I have a home built trailer made from a 12 foot flat deck many years ago. It will hold two 40% planes (three pattern planes with the stabs off) and I have never had any problems transporting over long distances ( it's in my photo gallery). My trailer is small 12x6x4 and light. However, a regular size cargo hauler ( similar to a haulmark) with springs is a different story and a rough ride for sure and I have had damage done to my IMAC planes back in the day, while traveling rough roads. You will find that things you install in the trailer tend to come loose.
The torsion suspension is the best by far (like Gary C indicated), smoother ride, tracks better behind the vehicle and not hard on airframes, etc.
Hope that helps.
bholsten
The torsion suspension is the best by far (like Gary C indicated), smoother ride, tracks better behind the vehicle and not hard on airframes, etc.
Hope that helps.
bholsten
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RE: Trailer rash?
Hey Joe,
Well, I think its a combination of the size, weight, spring loading and relationship in height to the road. I have taken it on 500 mile trips and placed the wings in wing bags under the plane or planes and they are in the same place when I get where I'm going. Its not super light but its not to heavy either.
Bill
Well, I think its a combination of the size, weight, spring loading and relationship in height to the road. I have taken it on 500 mile trips and placed the wings in wing bags under the plane or planes and they are in the same place when I get where I'm going. Its not super light but its not to heavy either.
Bill
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It is unfortunate that in the USA you lost the beautiful concept of the estate car or stationwagon when moving to MPV or truck. Better mileage and enough space! I now use an Opel Vectra (yes boring, I know! :-) ) to move my pattern planes!
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It is unfortunate that in the USA you lost the beautiful concept of the estate car or stationwagon when moving to MPV or truck. Better mileage and enough space! I now use an Opel Vectra (yes boring, I know! :-) ) to move my pattern planes!
Volkert
It is unfortunate that in the USA you lost the beautiful concept of the estate car or stationwagon when moving to MPV or truck. Better mileage and enough space! I now use an Opel Vectra (yes boring, I know! :-) ) to move my pattern planes!
Volkert
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Lee Iacocca's company (Chrysler) invented the minivan in the early 80's specifically for the model plane enthusiast.. I read somewhere that Mr Iacocca loved pattern planes in the 80's and realized we needed a minivan to move them easily. That's the rest of the story (in my best Paul Harvey immitation)
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Hey Bob that good keep a spare gas can handy incase you run out and a fire ext. incase can catches fire. LOL
just kidding .
Jr
Hey Bob that good keep a spare gas can handy incase you run out and a fire ext. incase can catches fire. LOL
just kidding .
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I don't know how that "soccer mom" stigma became so inextricably attached to minivans, but I wanted one years ago when we could have only one vehicle and it was my wife who insisted never-never-NEVER!!!!