Richard I. wrote:-
> I did consider a closed trailer but was concerned about the windage and
> possible problems I might encounter towing in a strong sidewind.
>
> Have you found this a problem at all?
Richard,
I don't live in an area where high winds are common so am unable to directly
comment on your question. However, the stability of trailers is dependent
on many factors so I will just list some of the principles I have employed.
(a) Keep the side area as small as possible by making the sides as low as
possible.
(b) Side areas ahead of and behind the wheels are much the same. Side
elevation is of rectangular shape.
(c) Four wheel load sharing suspension
(d) 50kg to 60kg load on the tow ball
Of course, the type of towing vehicle has a big influence on towing
characteristics with this sort of trailer (inc glider trailers)
I also think you will find that if wind causes a closed in trailer to be
unstable, the trouble would not be in the wind so much as it would be the
inherent instability of the trailer. The wind would become a trigger just
like running off the edge of the road or swerving would be. Having said
that, I would expect strong gusty cross winds to buffet the trailer to the
extent that you would certainly feel it but I don't see why it should cause
a big problem. Then again, I suppose it depends on the definition of strong
winds too!!
Feel free to contact me off list if you should so desire.
Cheers
Kingsley
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