EarlyRiser wrote: Is there any reason why the extension can't be sleeved with a securing pin rather than hinged? This would save having two tow couplings etc. Trailer would always be attached to vehicle so no run aways. |
Catchit wrote: G,day Johnny, I have a very similar thing to your photo on my trailer except it is the main drawbar which is pinned. Remove the pin, extend the bar and re-pin at the desired length. very simple and can put up photos if you want.. |
johnybegood wrote: Completely agree Kevin!, Catchit's sounds brilliant! - would you be able to throw up some pics mate? having looked at my trailer, I don't think I could modify it to have a single link, so will probably need to bolt this one on underneath |
johnybegood wrote: Hey of2fsh - as an example, I launch at army bay a lot. At high tide, I can get the boat in now problems, without the car getting wet. Last time I was there, had the trailer been 1.5 - 2m further back, then it would have stayed perfectly dry. I agree that at most other beaches, which are really shallow; unhooking and running it into the water can work really well. This is more a, get something built and it's there if the situation calls for it to preserve the car... As an aside, i've drawn up some basic ideas with some galvanized steel framing sizes I found online/in auckland. I'm thinking of adding the idea of a spare wheel holder/beach launching tyre onto the side (hence that square box on the side) - it's still early days yet though! |
Kevin.S wrote: The rules say that a trailer doesn't require brakes unless it is 2000KG or over. But you do need to be able to stop from 30kmh in less than 7m though, so a smaller car would probably need a braked trailer at less than 2000kg. |
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