Boat tail project based on a single wheel trailer...

[aerohead]

Don't forget the difference in inertia/momentum.

[BamZipPow]

I have a fan!

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Embedded the new air bag spring extension hose into the wheel pant tail.


I also upgraded the clear side gap covers with some sheet metal since the attachment points on the acrylic was cracking from the stress when opened. I still have to paint them flat black.

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Upgraded the attachment arms on the canopy. Should keep the binding to a minimum now. I have to add in another bracket on the front side so there is a complete support of the arm.

[BamZipPow]

Looking to size the jack down by going with a scissor jack setup. Ordered a 30" leveling jack that should be able to attach under the hitch when needed and be light/small enough to not affect the cargo capacity of Dark Aero. It should be easier to store and deploy than the swivel jack. I'll be using my electric impact driver with a 3/4" socket to raise/lower the scissor jack. I might have to install some swivel wheels on the bottom of the jack...but I will have to wait and see.
Single 30" Scissor Jack - Lippert Components Inc 285332 - Stabilizing Jacks - Camping World

It should be here by the end of next week.

[BamZipPow]

Been brainstorming some bracing arms fer the hitch to better stabilize Dark Aero from yaw forces. I should be able to drill and tap a bolt into each side of the main cross beam without weakening the cross beam and bolt in ears fer easy attachment points. A clevis pin should keep the bracing arm in place and it will attach to ears bolted to each side on the bottom of the bumper via another set of clevis pins. This should enable me to remove the Hitch Vise that I have been trying use to stabilize Dark Aero from pivoting in the hitch receiver.

[freebeard]

I've always wondered why that hitch mount is a good idea. Two receivers would give you the removability you want.

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Originally Posted by freebeard

I've always wondered why that hitch mount is a good idea. Two receivers would give you the removability you want.

It was the original design that I was working from.

Yes, I agree that two mounting points would be a more stable setup. This would require a custom built dual receiver with the appropriate ears extended out fer the frame pivot points. In order to accomodate the dual shocks, a cross beam would need to welded in and an another extention welded in place so it ends up looking like right angled "Y" shape. Still might go in this direction in a future rebuild.

One of the single wheel trailer manufacturers has a dual receiver setup fer their models. A few others have a dual setup fer their dual wheel models that pivot on the hitch.

[freebeard]

I start with a smaller base vehicles, but I'd go light. Two hitch balls instead of receivers. The connecting beam in the trailer, which has a stop so it hangs in mid-air with bungee cords for upward rebound. And a tail skid for ground strikes.

Maybe the back (pointy) half of a McKenzie river boat upside down.

I've got the curved sides for a boat tail; just waiting for inspiration on how to clamp onto the rear tip of the drip rails.

[BamZipPow]

Oh, this looks pretty fer $800! A 1800lb load capacity!
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I wonder if the Flexiride torsion suspension could be mated to a swivel wheel setup.
http://www.ucfamerica.com/flexiride.html