Len
30cc
This is the third trailer I have built, each one gets a littler bigger and a lot better.
Since being in the hobby for over 38 years and finally determining large Scale Sailplanes are the most enjoyable segment for me, along with the tow planes associated with getting them to altitude, I've designed a trailer specifically for that purpose.
I had the trailer box built to my specs, which consisted of the side door in the right place, the front V compartments the right size, a cooler compartments on the opposite side, exterior outlets, 12v and 120v
Generator compartment with inverter and lighting, both 120v and 12v
Insulation on walls and ceiling ( to keep it cool in the summer )
and best of all, a drop down shelf on the outside.
I drove down to NC to get the trailer. ( I live in CT ) When I turned into the lot, I was shocked to see how big it was. Oh well, I own it now.
Once back home with it, I started the construction right away. I had been planning this for a while and knew what I was going to do.
Because the planes I fly are big, I needed and easy way to get them in and out of the trailer without hurting my back, which is a bit sensitive. I also wanted to be sure the planes would not get damaged from hangar rash moving them in and out.
There are typically two tow planes, ( 150cc and 120 cc ) on board the trailer and 7 - 11 large sailplanes at any given time. Also, we carry a full line of spare parts, bolts, nuts, prop, etc. We usually can solve any issue that pops up on an aerotow weekend.
To do all this, the trailer had to be layed out for easy of use and efficiency.
Starting with painting the entire interior.
Then onto cabinet making.
The cabinets are a combination drawers and doors. The compartments are used to double as walls for he front generator bay and misc bay.
Next was the shelf for the metal Slides.. The slides were ordered from Slidemaster. They're ball bearing wheels that telescope out and allow full access whatever you have on it.
There are 4 units onboard. 2 narrow and 2 wide.
We them built decks for the planes to sit on and be secured in place. I also figured on thicker side walls so we could mount planes right to them
Were are some pictures, all done.
After the first season, I added an electric telescoping awning. Best thing ever. Due to the black trailer color, it would be too hot to use the shelf for charging.
Since being in the hobby for over 38 years and finally determining large Scale Sailplanes are the most enjoyable segment for me, along with the tow planes associated with getting them to altitude, I've designed a trailer specifically for that purpose.
I had the trailer box built to my specs, which consisted of the side door in the right place, the front V compartments the right size, a cooler compartments on the opposite side, exterior outlets, 12v and 120v
Generator compartment with inverter and lighting, both 120v and 12v
Insulation on walls and ceiling ( to keep it cool in the summer )
and best of all, a drop down shelf on the outside.
I drove down to NC to get the trailer. ( I live in CT ) When I turned into the lot, I was shocked to see how big it was. Oh well, I own it now.
Once back home with it, I started the construction right away. I had been planning this for a while and knew what I was going to do.
Because the planes I fly are big, I needed and easy way to get them in and out of the trailer without hurting my back, which is a bit sensitive. I also wanted to be sure the planes would not get damaged from hangar rash moving them in and out.
There are typically two tow planes, ( 150cc and 120 cc ) on board the trailer and 7 - 11 large sailplanes at any given time. Also, we carry a full line of spare parts, bolts, nuts, prop, etc. We usually can solve any issue that pops up on an aerotow weekend.
To do all this, the trailer had to be layed out for easy of use and efficiency.
Starting with painting the entire interior.
Then onto cabinet making.
The cabinets are a combination drawers and doors. The compartments are used to double as walls for he front generator bay and misc bay.
Next was the shelf for the metal Slides.. The slides were ordered from Slidemaster. They're ball bearing wheels that telescope out and allow full access whatever you have on it.
There are 4 units onboard. 2 narrow and 2 wide.
We them built decks for the planes to sit on and be secured in place. I also figured on thicker side walls so we could mount planes right to them
Were are some pictures, all done.
After the first season, I added an electric telescoping awning. Best thing ever. Due to the black trailer color, it would be too hot to use the shelf for charging.
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