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Originally Posted by sregord
A series of 3- 12+" sections ..ala "Mercedes IAA concept:"or tri-fold closet doors- seems a bit complicated...problematic
...which brings me back to Freebeard's original idea (Post#12).
The MH has no need for access to a "loading dock"..unless a toy-hauler. So design with rigid flat bottom(Naca vent to inflate?), would close(w/cable & pulley) to conceal the "fabric" upper, only need to consider taillights.
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1) It will help stabilize the entire envelope.
2) A light-kit could be integrated into it. Traffic near you need to see your functions from all vantage points.
3) And likely, the rear license plate.
4) A passive-inflation tail has been patented and tested. Mine was forced-air, using a 12-VDC Bosch heater blower off of a VW Westfalia Camp Mobile. Many of today's inflated, outdoor advertising displays use a small, high-static-pressure air handlers to keep the envelope taught.
5) I designed a two-way, reversing 'valve' which allowed the inflation fan to also evacuate the envelope. It's a simple guillotine, slide-port mechanism.