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skyking · 04-26-2012, 11:40 AM

What is the Tow Vehicle (TV)? I can engineer you up a sliding tongue system, I think it is a great idea. Put an open Kammback "receiver" fairing on the TV and pull the trailer up into it.
Couple the mechanism to the TV's Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS), so it will automatically move as you indicated, but progressively. Reality is you will not see more than a couple of degrees deflection above 25 MPH, so engineer for that. If you want to be sure, build a test jig and go driving and you'll see.
I'd design it so it will work automatically, but will be easy to override manually in case of a malfunction. I'd install a pair of sensor bars to let you know before you start bending things.
It combines a couple of very easy things, since the trailer can now have simpler front.
Open Kammback is also simple.
Why are all the cool projects clear across the country?

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skyking Master EcoModder Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,399 Woody - '96 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT Team Cummins 90 day: 23.82 mpg (US) Avion and Woody - '96 Dodge/Avion Ram 2500/5th wheel combo 90 day: 15.1 mpg (US) TD eye eye eye - '03 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 90 day: 49.05 mpg (US) Mule - '07 Dodge Ram 3500 ST Thanks: 743 Thanked 528 Times in 344 Posts	What is the Tow Vehicle (TV)? I can engineer you up a sliding tongue system, I think it is a great idea. Put an open Kammback "receiver" fairing on the TV and pull the trailer up into it. Couple the mechanism to the TV's Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS), so it will automatically move as you indicated, but progressively. Reality is you will not see more than a couple of degrees deflection above 25 MPH, so engineer for that. If you want to be sure, build a test jig and go driving and you'll see. I'd design it so it will work automatically, but will be easy to override manually in case of a malfunction. I'd install a pair of sensor bars to let you know before you start bending things. It combines a couple of very easy things, since the trailer can now have simpler front. Open Kammback is also simple. Why are all the cool projects clear across the country? __________________ 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 SRW 4x4 with 6MT 2003 TDI Beetle 2002 TDI Beetle currently parked - 1996 Dodge 2500 Cummins Turbodiesel Custom cab, auto, 3.55 gears Last edited by skyking; 04-26-2012 at 11:48 AM..