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undoctor
Joined: 21 Oct 2008
Posts: 212
Location: Bethelhem, PA
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 Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 2:19 pm Post subject: Building a trailer/maybe some ideas... |
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John,
In your consideration of building a trailer for your plane, here is some
info that may be useful for you.
I bought an old 32' construction site trailer (28' body length) with an
overhead door. I gutted the interior and beautified it inside and out.
I mounted a Works winch to pull the Kolb up the ramps and built 2X4
tracks inside to guide the plane to the stops in front. Since I have a
FF, I still have about 6' in the nose, accessible by the side door,
which is carpeted and suitable for a bedroll and my dog's bed. I'll
attach some pics. If they don't make it to the list, email me and I'll
shoot them to you direct.
BTW, the most critical thing with the FF was clearing the engine under
the header and then clearing the folded wings over the floor. I went to
a scrap yard and got two traffic sign posts (cross section kind of like
a U that the tailwheel fits into), connected them with a hinge and built
an A frame that supports the tailwheel track and adjusts the height and
angle of the plane as the engine and wings pass through the opening,
which is just 70" high. The 1 X's you see on the floor lift the plane
so the wings clear the floor as they enter the trailer, then the mains
return to the floor in front after the wings are clearing everything and
the plane is level. If worse came to worst, I was prepared to remove
the header and overhead door and install barn doors, but with some
figuring that wasn't necessary.
The shots with the FF inside were when I had it rigged for the ride to
the airstrip where I'm keeping it. The tail boom is in a removable
cradle and the wings are supported while attached to the FF with
pulleys, ropes and carpet and foam protected boards which cradle the
wings. The plane is held in place by nylon straps over the tail boom
and forward and aft straps to O rings both sides from the pin that holds
the struts on both sides. I could have rolled the trailer over and it
wouldn't have moved. Worked out well, even if I didn't roll the trailer
over.
My rent for my own "hanger" at the airstrip is $30/mo., whereas it's
$135/mo for his enclosed hanger. Worth the money and work, IMO. The
owner, Butch, has a totally rebuilt '43 Stearman bipe in the hanger.
Gorgeous!!!!!!!!
If you or anyone would like any specific questions answered about my
setup, feel free to email me.
Dave Kulp
Bethlehem, PA
FireFly 098
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gliderx5
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| Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 2:41 pm Post subject: Building a trailer/maybe some ideas... |
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Great trailer Dave. There are some similarities to my new trailer which started life as a camper. I will try to get some pictures posted in a few days when this storm leaves us.
Malcolm Morrison
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Dana
Joined: 13 Dec 2007
Posts: 1047
Location: Connecticut, USA
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| Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 2:59 pm Post subject: Building a trailer/maybe some ideas... |
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At 05:18 PM 1/6/2009, Dave Kulp wrote:
| Quote: | In your consideration of building a trailer for your plane, here is some
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Lots more trailer pix at:
http://gtalexander.home.att.net/Main_trailer_kolb.htm
My UltraStar trailer is here:
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v486/flyparafan/Kolb/Trailer/
I'd give L.G. dimensions but mine aren't stock. I do know that mine are
1/2" narrower than my trailer! I had to buy narrower wheels to get it to
fit...
-Dana
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The gene pool could use a little chlorine.
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aoldman(at)xtra.co.nz
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| Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 4:15 pm Post subject: Building a trailer/maybe some ideas... |
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On my trailer for the MK111 the door hinges from the bottem and becomes the
ramp to pull the plane up as it fits in backwards. I have not had to use it
as I am lucky enough to be able to leave it set up in a hanger. The trailer
is fitted with wheel chocks and a support for the tail boom. The kolb rides
very nicly set up this way and is simple to get in and out by one person.
Tony
Downunder
MK111c
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George Alexander
Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 245
Location: SW Florida
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| Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 7:20 pm Post subject: Re: Building a trailer/maybe some ideas... |
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With the increased discussion and interest in various use of trailers for Kolbs, it gave me the nudge to put three additional ones on the web site.
Gene Ledbetter, Firefly; Jim Swan, Firestar II; and Rick Neilsen, MK III.
I apologize to Gene and Jim.... have had their material for quite a while. I'll blame Rick for the delay in posting Gene's & Jim's. I was waiting on his to post theirs. Sound good? I didn't think so.
Go to my site and click on "Trailering a Kolb".
PS: If there are others who would like theirs posted, let me know.
Fun, Safe Flying!
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Thom Riddle
Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 1597
Location: Buffalo, NY, USA (9G0)
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| Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 5:18 am Post subject: Re: Building a trailer/maybe some ideas... |
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If you trailer fans want one but don't want to build one, mine is for sale, and can be seen at
http://riddletr.googlepages.com/flylite%2Cinc.2
Scroll down to the photo and click on the TEXT header above the photo.
I'm in a generous mood so you might get it pretty cheap. Make an offer.
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Don G
Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 156
Location: Central Illinois
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| Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 4:09 pm Post subject: Re: Building a trailer/maybe some ideas... |
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Dave....
I sure like that trailer/hangar....a really great Idea!..
Mighty Good looking Bird you have in there too!
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undoctor
Joined: 21 Oct 2008
Posts: 212
Location: Bethelhem, PA
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| Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 9:49 am Post subject: Building a trailer/maybe some ideas... |
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[quote][b] Dave....
I sure like that trailer/hangar....a really great Idea!..
Mighty Good looking Bird you have in there too!
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Don G.
Central Illinois
Kitfox IV Speedster
Luscombe 8A
Hey Don, thanks for the compliment on the hangar. Much appreciated.
Yep!! Shur is a pretty bird sitting inside. Wonder who the genius was who built it!!!
Dave
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