1000 km !

On Sun, Dec 21, 2025 at 4:31 PM Ian Williams <[email protected]> wrote:

> Thanks.
> Well it was built by a trailer builder in Auckland.  Very much by eye.
> Actually I had a wing and U/C  from VH-WVW which provided the basic
> dimension parameters. It was designed so the Fuse was front loading ..  ie
> the 3 front panels dropped down. The outer 2 doubled as ramps for the main
> wheels AND wing tip supports. The wings also have a support half way along.
> The root ends were mounted on an external frame at the back.
> The best idea is that I take a few pictures of it for those interested.
> As it was a first (and last) “prototype” a few improvements could be made .
> It is a “light trailer” so just has one axel.  In NZ the legal limit from
> the back to the axel is 4 Meters.  So when the A/C is loaded, the drawbar
> weight is really high … too high so I needed to put a few 20 Litre plastic
> drums at the back to make acceptable.
> However with our No2 Dimona the 1000Km from Auckland to Christchurch there
> was no sign of any instability but 90Km/hr was OK.
> The spat stubs stick  out over the tailgate and mounted on a small frame.
> This could be modified with a specially designed crane thing to lift the
> entire wing over the trailer side.  .. which also could add to the back end
> weight requirement.
> So I will take some pictures and post them
> Overall I am really happy with the result.  Does need a few people to help
> load and unload.
> Have a good Christmas
>
> Best regards
> Ian W
> New Zealand
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On 21 Dec 2025, at 15:04, Kristin Nowell <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> 
> Nice work - did you make plans ?
> Will Santa provide them for the List ?
> Ho Ho Ho everyone !
>
> On Sat, Dec 20, 2025 at 6:59 PM Ian Williams <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> Of interest.  The mobile hanger solution
>>
>> Best regards
>> Have a great Christmas
>> Ian Williams
>> Sent from my iPad
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>> Begin forwarded message:
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>> *From:* Ian Williams <[email protected]>
>> *Date:* 21 December 2025 at 10:51:25 NZDT
>> *To:* Ian Williams <[email protected]>
>> *Subject:* *Fwd: Trailer*
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>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
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>> Begin forwarded message:
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>> *From:* Ian Williams <[email protected]>
>> *Date:* 9 December 2025 at 1:31:56 PM NZDT
>> *To:* Ian Williams <[email protected]>
>> *Subject:* *Trailer*
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>> Sent from my iPhone
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