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Greg84
06-02-2014, 11:01 AM
Hi everyone
Looking at buying a used Kitfox, probably a model 5, 6, or 7. The ability to tow the airplane has caught my interest since I'm less than 3 miles by road from the local airport. I've seen the diagram of a tow bar drawing, are pretty much all of the model 5 and newer able to be towed or is that something that would have to have been added when it was being built?
DesertFox4
06-02-2014, 12:42 PM
Greg- every Kitfox from the model 1 to the newest 7 Super Sport have the fittings built in to allow towing short distances. Your situation is exactly what that towing option was made for. Just keep towing speeds low and you should be fine. Don't try to tow it at highway speeds and avoid pot holes.;)
The tow bar is still available from Kitfox Aircraft LLC. Multiple contact options pasted below.
Via email: info@kitfoxaircraft.com (info@kitfoxaircraft.com)
John McBean
208.337.5111 phone
208.337.5116 fax
Debra McBean
208.337.5111 phone
208.337.5116 fax
All other inquiries can be sent to this address:
Kitfox Aircraft
123 Airport Way
PO Box 997
Homedale, ID 83628 USA
Greg84
06-02-2014, 01:03 PM
Thanks, that's exactly what I was hoping would be the answer :) 25mph speed limit to the airport so no issues with highway speeds.
tommg13780
06-02-2014, 06:11 PM
here's an example of a KF 4 with custom made trailer. This rig will go down the road at 60 mph with no problem.
Dave Holl
06-02-2014, 10:52 PM
I have looked in the kitfox catalogue and I can't see a towbar there to tow a kitfox behind a car only one to maneuver the a/c around the ramp any ideas do kitfox do them?
DesertFox4
06-02-2014, 11:21 PM
Dave- here is a reply to a post in the classified section just a couple days ago from John McBean. Call John or Deb for more info. like cost/shipping.:)
Re: Towing The tow bar is still available..
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www.kitfoxaircraft.com (http://www.kitfoxaircraft.com)
208.337.5111
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Dave Holl
06-03-2014, 01:03 AM
Thanks for the info I missed that!
I will contact John
Greg84
06-03-2014, 06:04 AM
here's an example of a KF 4 with custom made trailer. This rig will go down the road at 60 mph with no problem.
That looks like a good option too. My only worry with a trailer would be being too tall to fit in the garage.
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