Hi! Tom
IMHO to have a trailer which is too light is quite likely to cause some
damage to the aircraft. (Depends what your roads are like but the last thing
you want is the trailer bouncing because the "tie downs" are just as likely
to
cause damage as the bounce .
I accept you don't need it to be as heavy as my double suspension linked
axled, covered trailer ( about 3 tonnes loaded!) but it certainly glides
over
the most horrible surfaces WITHOUT ANY WING OR STOWED TAILPLANE TIE DOWNS.
I've probably towed the aircraft about 3,000 miles to date with no adverse
effects.
Look at it on http://www.crix.org.uk
OK it could be constructed in aluminium and the cladding could be lighter
gauge material but my a/c is secure, weather, vandal, and fire proof.
Ok I use a 940 TD Volvo Estate and have been up to 80MPH but no one asks
any questions unless it's over a speed limit anywhere then I'll be for the
high jump! Suggest you up grade the tow vehicle .... put it down to
insurance.!
Regards
Bob Harrison G-PTAG Europa MKI/ Jabiru 3300
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Paul" <tom@tompaul.com>
Subject: Europa-List: First Hello to you all...
>
> Hi Fellow Europa Folks!
> I Just purchased a monowheel xs kit in a half-completed state. I am in
the
> New York City area. I will be fetching the kit by the end of the year and
> will spend some time until then creating a workshop in the garage. I will
> do a search of the archive for workshop tips, but I would appreciate
> anyone's advice as to what are the key ingredients to consider.
>
> I am also considering how to get this kit from southern california to NY
in
> the most economical way. I am looking into purchasing an enclosed cargo
> trailer with 20x6x6 dimensions that can both get my kit home, and then be
> modified to cradle the completed aircraft for both storage and transport
to
> and from the airport. The factory transporter makes me a little
> uncomfortable because I worry about getting rear-ended by a
celphone-talker
> and losing the prop or worse. One difficulty I have run into so far is
that
> a 20' trailer will have 2 axles, be quite bulky, and the manufacturer
states
> that it weighs more than a tom empty. This would put in the market for a
> stronger tow vehicle than my Subaru Legacy. I don't think such a robust
> trailer is needed.
>
> I did a search for "trailer" on the archive and found a few things, but
not
> too much. Any info about other's thoughts on this topic would be
> appreciated.
>
> I am very excited to be a Europa builder now, and I am happy that this
forum
> is here to participate in.
>
> Thanks all,
>
> Tom Paul
>
>
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