Kitfox Enclosed Trailer

[SkyPirate]

just a precaution,..don't tell them your hauling an airplane ,..I can imagine the person on the other end of the phone call picturing a 747 ha ha ha ha

actually most people do not know the wings can fold back on some aircraft,..so the picture an airplane on a trailer,..wings out .etc..

[vetdrem]

I use an enclosed trailer to haul my kitfox and haven't had any trouble with rubbing the sides. My trailer is 8'6" wide, legal in all states, and works great as a hanger when parked in a tiedown spot (I did exactly that for a winter in Florida. They charged me $30/month for the spot)

I put straps over the wheels to hold the mains and support the tail with a stantion that I made. That keeps the plane from moving around, but I was also concerned about the fuselage swaying as the trailer bounced. I attached eyebolts to the trailer floor under the planes forward float fittings and use ratchet straps to go from the float fittings to the eyebolts. That stops "body sway" and makes it impossible for the wings to bump the sides of the trailer.

I have about 3000 miles on it with NO RUBS.

[SkyPirate]

sounds good to me ,..3000 miles of michigan roads ...thats a test in itself

[SkyPirate]

I know the dimensions are probably listed somewhere on the kitfox site for the kitfox in wings folded config,..a wild guess here ..at 7'10? maybe 8'2"?
I'll have to check



7'10" on the model 4,.I didn't check the 5,6 or 7 but I think they are the same. so depending on the wall thickness of the trailer ..its 8 inches less then the "legal" limit of 102" a 1.5" wall still leaves 5 inches,..2.5" on each side,.a little tight,..
I have thought of building a enclosed trailer with hexagon view from the rear,..bowing the wall out an extra 2 or 3 inches at the hieght of the wing . I stil might .

[DesertFox4]

Model 4 dimensions wings folded:

Wings Folded Length 21’-6”

Wings Folded Width 7’-10”

Height 5’8” Tail Wheel

Height 8’-0” Tri-Gear


Model 7 Super Sport dimensions wings folded:



Wings Folded Length 22’-7”

Wings Folded Width 8’-0”

Height 5’8” Tail Wheel

Height 8’-0” Tri-Gear

[SkyPirate]

Thanks Desertfox4 so the 7 is wider

[Dorsal]

Vetdrem,
What is the make of your trailer or is it custom?

[QreusJorj]

actually most people do not know the wings can fold back on some aircraft,..so the picture an airplane on a trailer,..wings out .etc..

That would certainly make the load of the trailer lighter.

[Paul Z]

Here is a Trailer Supplier that builds trailers specifically for Airplanes. My previous airplane a Series 7 SS fit in one.

[ohlhausenr]

Paul Z, I ordered one from Mark Sorenson for my Kitfox IV. Should be ready by first of April, I'll let you know if it meets my expectations.
Ray