Kitfox Trailer Build

[SomeDay7]

I am looking into building a trailer. This is an example of a trailer build with some similarities to the design I want to attempt . I know the tail gets rather heavy with the wings back. Not sure of the tail wheel weight but i would guess about 300lbs. A modification i would probably do is a roller dolly attached to the tail wheel and the winch that has a spring between the airframe and the dolly to take the extra weight off of the tail wheel for transport. I am not sure of the tail weight but must be around 80 to 100 lbs with the wings not folded. The back of the trailer must go past the prop for protection from behind and to maybe make a hoop system with boat top fabric to fully enclose the airplane in. If anyone has ever attempted this or could chime in that would be great. I am not sure my local airport will be an option in the future and a trailer build like this would give me a lot of options. Here is an old example from the forum.

[WWhunter]

When I get back to my computer I can get a picture of the one I built. Still have the trailer, but sold the Kitfox.

[GuppyWN]

There's one for sale in Boise.

[desertdave]

There's one for sale in Boise.

https://boise.craigslist.org/avo/d/c...075520425.html

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[4Hummer]

My Trailer

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[SomeDay7]

For occasional use that is perfect. Looking at adding 2 13 gallon tanks to my trailer. Where could I add this weight to your trailer and keep it balanced.

[SomeDay7]

Bucky. I suppose the car suspension takes up part of the jolts of the road too. The tail wheel is half way between each of the tires on the road. Looks like its been working for you. Thanks for the input.

I do need a couple of measurements to get off to a custom trailer place that was excited about maybe building me a trailer. A measurement from the tip of the tailwheel to the back of the 29' tires on a model 7 and the inside measurement between those 29' tires.
I'm calling the factory on Monday to give them my interior colors so I may get those from the mule.

[WWhunter]

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I made the KF attachment so I could unbolt and still use the trailer for my boat.

[buckchop]

I just finished building mine, will haul either of my KF #0021 with standard length/width bush gear, and #0038 with 4" extended and 12" wider gear, and can haul them with tires or with skis, also a large crossbed toolbox, with a fuelpump, large 12V battery mounted inside to run my winch, 40gallon transfer tank, adjustable jack to lift tail, also modified my travel struts to b user friendly without tools for the hardware. One thing to remember is NEVER haul ur plane without picking the weight off and supporting ur tail wheel.

Problem is im not able to get this site to let me download pic. Let me know if ud like to c a pic or can help with post of pic. Bucky

[efwd]

Hopefully DF4 can help with the pic. I would love to see it.