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Billy Haynes 01-08-2003 05:01 AM

enclosed trailer
 
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I have a 5x8 enclosed trailer. I need to do something else to store the wings. (1)One way would be to put a rack overhead, but the trailer isn't all that tall & I am. I have to bend over to get to the back as it is. If I install an overhead system I'd have to crawl on my knees to get to the back. (2) Another would be to intsall pegs with the wings horizonal & I think I'd like that better as they would only take a foot or so on the left side. But how would I extend the pegs & secure the wings? The wings are secured now with eye hooks & small bungie cords. Any way I go it's got to be on the left side or overhead (or both :eek: ) Thanks for any & all input.

Billy Haynes 01-08-2003 05:02 AM

another
 
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L.H. side

Billy Haynes 01-08-2003 05:04 AM

cool tag
 
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how ya like the tag? :cool:

Ralph V 01-19-2003 05:28 AM

Wing Rack
 
Billy

I used adjustable shelf brackets I purchased from K-Mart
Then I slipped a piece of pipe insulation over them to protect the wings. Works great , and they come in many different lengths.


Good luck

Ralph V

LarryC 01-23-2003 12:34 AM

enclosed trailer
 
Billy,

An inexpensive way to put wings in the 5x8 is with PVC pipe brackets.
I used pipe T fittings with short pieces of pipe mounted vertically to mount the wing support arms. If you make the short pipes between the T fittings about 3-1/2 to 4" long, you can mount up to 6 wings on the side of the trailer and still have room for flight boxes and stuff on the floor underneath.

The horizontal supports for the wings go into the side of the pipe T, and point straight out from the wall. These can be from 14-18" long, depending on how wide your wings are. I padded mine with foam pipe insulation, and used 3 or 4 robber bands strung together to hold the wings down.

If you put a PVC pipe cap in the ends of the pipes supporting the wings, they will keep the bands from sliding off the end, as well as protection your eyeballs when you bump into them.

Larry

T28Driver 01-23-2003 12:45 AM

wing holders
 
Hi Billy,
my brother posted a pic of how I did my wing hold downs in my trailer.
This is the link to that page here at RCU.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/showthread...885#post605724

hope it helps.

...Rob :))

stomper 01-23-2003 01:34 PM

Hey Billy
 
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Here you go >
I'm just east of Raleigh If you need help.
I like the plate!

Doug

Billy Haynes 01-23-2003 02:43 PM

trailer
 
Thanks to everyone.

Stomper, huge trailer! R U planning to go to SEFF in June? I sceduled off of work to go.
Also thinking of getting something (E-fly-in) together during Sept. 13 &14 for those of us in this aera that cant go to this years NEAT Fair. Think that would be a good idea?


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