Zaphod to the hard 14 april 2013 (4)

Comment by Hans Hammig on November 6, 2013 at 11:02am

Hi Chris, Can you tell me a bit about trailers? I build a 8 meter monster.

Comment by Chris Bretter on November 7, 2013 at 12:07pm

Hi Hans How long is your hull.The trailer had a 6m bed and is able to carry a 1570kg 5Harleys.it is braked we used a gantry to lift the hull on its brace and pushed the trailer under.The Hull supports being joined was the best thing we could have done .

Comment by Hans Hammig on November 8, 2013 at 7:02am

My hulls are 11.7 m/1 ton each, the trailer is 8m/3 ton. I made 2 loading beams to lift the hulls and push the trailer under. Supports hold the hull and in addition they are strapped down with down-ties, so nothing can move. Each trip is 700 km. And 700 km back.

Comment by Chris Bretter on November 19, 2013 at 1:33pm

Sounds really solid get an extra spare wheel or two.and check the load and tyres every 100 kms

Comment by Hans Hammig on November 20, 2013 at 11:48pm

Thanks, Chris, for the advice! I shall post pictures as soon as available.

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