Trailers again

[Jerry Stebbins]

John, I made one up from a small trailer frame. Ply sides and al.
framed/covered by fiberglass sheets for top. Bump formed the top ribs to
half circles then welded to bottom frame. Would go all al. if I did it
again--understand the hitching process. Most imprtant, I took the two
secondary leafs out of the spring, and left only the main spring. Rides
soft-tracks well-solved the ride problem. Carry up to five 2 meter planes.
Jerry
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ken Blackwell" <kblackw at adelphia.net>
To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 9:04 AM
Subject: Re: Trailers again


> John,
>
> I have an Aero Express, BX 185 Constantine, MI 616-435-6905. It is a
> custom made very very light trailer on a light chassis as you suggest.
> Alum upper frame with RV type aluminum covering. It folds open along one
> side. The bed is 6' wide by 10' long by approx 36" high. These are
> custom made and you have to pick them up in MI....or nearby arranged
> location.
>
> One thing to consider in selecting a model trailer.....Most U-haul type
> trailers have very stiff springs for hauling heavy loads and tend to
> bounce around too much when loaded with feathers....or model equipment.
> So when one is looking for a trailer....the overall weight and spring
> size are very important considerations.
>
> Ken Blackwell
>
> John Ferrell wrote:
>
> > I am beginning to look at trailers again.
> > I seem to be aging fast and by the time I get everything out of the
> > motor home to fly I am too tired to do much flying. Hitching the Pace
> > trailer has also become an event that is taxing. Things were best when
> > I was able to keep the plane assembled in the Pace and ready to fly.
> >
> > The simple solution is to fly smaller airplanes or give it up all
> > together. I am too stubborn for either of those options yet.
> >
> > The ideal trailer for me is:
> > Easy to hitch (light weight)
> > Weather proof... No special storage needs
> > Big enough for one 2 M pattern plane and related equipment.
> >
> > It would be a plus to be able to carry the plane assembled.
> > The best I have seen so far is the one Bryan Hebert has.
> >
> > What I envision is a low flat trailer with a fiber glass or aluminum
> > box built on a light weight frame like Harbor freight sells.
> >
> > Any ideas?
> >
> > John Ferrell
> > http://DixieNC.US
>
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