Thanks Ian,

Well received 👍

Kind regards,

Dave Alley
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> On 26 Dec 2025, at 05:51, Ian WIlliams <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
> 
> Hi All,
> Attached are pics of the Dimona trailer as promised.
> It was constructed after significant discussion.
> The Fuse rolls on from the front with the 2 outer front panels doubling as 
> wing tip supports and main wheel ramps
> Note the side view which shows the main wheel position … is at the max legal 
> distance from the back.  Does mean the drawbar weight is high needing weights 
> at the tailgate
> Note also the front wheel stand AND the jack thing which is used to lower the 
> front to the ground to load the Fuse.
> The 2 small metal main wheel wells
> The elevator slides into a fitting cradle and is located between the Fuse and 
> the wing on one side.
>  
> Improvements could include
> A frame /crane thing right at the back  that could be designed to lift the 
> wing root end up to clear the trailer side and move horizontally so it could 
> be rested on a sawhorse. The tip end can be lifted easily by one person.
> A better system at the back to include 2 vertical pins for the main spar pin 
> holes.
>  
> But overall, I am really pleased with it as it gives me a much better level 
> of independence when hanger space is at a real premium
> Driving stability is “good”  reducing the drawbar weight is important (around 
> 150Kg or so)  but at 90Km/hr it was quite stable.
>  
> Have a great Christmas and a equally great new year
>  
> Could somebody confirm this email went out OK
>  
> Best regards from New Zealand
>  
> Ian Williams
>  
>  
>  
> <Trailer 8.jpg>
> <Trailer 7.jpg>
> <trailer6.jpg>
> <trailer5.jpg>
> <trailer4.jpg>
> <trailer3.jpg>
> <trailer2.jpg>
> <trailer1.jpg>
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