Trailer size

[jonstark]

What length boat trailer would you recommend to modify for my IV Classic?

There’s a 17 footer and another far heavier 20 footer both available locally for under $400.

Thx!
Jon

[Bartman1959]

Do you already have s specific design you're going to use?

[Bartman1959]

Here is the trailer I am basing my build from.

[ken nougaret]

Hey Jon, you saw mine quite awhile back. Your always welcome to come by again. Its for a ss7 but the length is 22.5'. I put light springs on it but it is a very heavy duty trailer. I get a little bit of bounce at 40mph. Probably a lighter trailet would not bounce.
Ken

[neville]

A pontoon boat trailer is a good start for a kitfox transporter. I purchased a new one without bunks from Mid America Trailer Sales in 2013 for about $1500. It can be seen on the sticky video about trailering a SS7

[jonstark]

Here is the trailer I am basing my build from.

That picture comes about the size of a thumbnail. Can you email me one?

Jon

[jonstark]

Hey Jon, you saw mine quite awhile back. Your always welcome to come by again...

I’ll be down next week for awhile Ken. Would like to see your rig. Will be in touch.

We’ve got 400+ coming for the Skydiving Hall of Fame inductions and a BBQ, then the following weekend we have a wingsuit world record attempt and to cap the month off our annual Turkey Meet. We just opened a new cafe and changed bar management. Change can be good but sheesh! This is gonna be a busy month!

Jon

[Bartman1959]

Jon,



I hope this one shows a bit better. I couldn't attach a photo to an email.

[ken nougaret]

I see from Bartman's photo that the plane is being winched up by the tail spring. I have been doing the same but it has caused my hardware to loosen. I figure it probably cant be doing that tail spring and attaching hardware any good. Im thinking of trying long straps attached to the main gear to pull it up the ramps. Any thoughts from anyone?
Jon, let me know. Im usually available fri, sat, and sun.

[rv9ralph]

I believe the SS7 still has the 5/16 pass through tubes in the lower rear fuselage. Use these to pass a threaded rod to connect a bridal to use as a winch attach in lieu of the tail spring.

Ralph

[ken nougaret]

I considered that very thing. Im a little concerned if that is safe. But isnt that where the old tow bar used to go? Maybe that is best.

[rv9ralph]

That was their initial purpose. In fact, I have the tow bar for my Model 3.

Ralph

[Bartman1959]

I believe the SS7 still has the 5/16 pass through tubes in the lower rear fuselage. Use these to pass a threaded rod to connect a bridal to use as a winch attach in lieu of the tail spring.

Ralph




Ralph,


That's exactly what I was planning. I just replaced my tail spring, and don't want to have to replace anything else back there.

[djwatson]

A pontoon boat trailer is a good start for a kitfox transporter. I purchased a new one without bunks from Mid America Trailer Sales in 2013 for about $1500. It can be seen on the sticky video about trailering a SS7

Key question, What size pontoon boat was it designed for?

[neville]

The pontoon boat trailer I purchase is a Mid America model PT22/13, It is advertised as for a 21 ft to 23 ft boat weighing no more that 2500 lb. I specified no bunks but to retain the access ladder and winch mount. In retrospect I would also have specified no winch as it comes with a hand winch and a 12V with wireless remote is required. Have had no problems trailering except a batten for the elevator is an absolute necessity as wind force from trailering and things such as a semi's passing blast will flop the elevator up and down.

[ken nougaret]

On the issue of the elevator; i only haul 5 miles @ 50mph. I make sure i push the elevator up so it contacts the leading edge of the flaperons. I put small pieces of thick clear tape on those contact areas. The airflow keeps the elevator in the up position.