Trailer design

[juliant]

Hi
Am looking at designing up a basic simple trailer for my Escapade (with Highlander wing), and need to calculate the C of G with wings folded
Can anyone give me the weights on the mains and tail wheel with wings folded ? either Escapade or Highlander.
Thanks
Julian

[b1x4nqb]

I see nobody has the weights handy and mine is at the airport for now.  I can at least give you an idea that with my wings out (not folded) I am 311 on the mains and 77 on the tail.  I would venture to guess 250 on the mains and 200 on the tail when folded.  Total guess there.

Paul, PA

[johnSicard]

Hi Julian,

I dont have the numbers you are looking for but I have a few pictures that could help.  I'm planning to start welding my own trailer based on the following pictures.  I will keep you posted.

By that time, I hope these pictures will help!

bye
John

[Johnny C!]

I have always thought a small lawn
mower trailer (like they sell at Lowes)
with an extended tongue, would work
well & be affordable.

I worked for guy when I was in college
who sprayed crops with a Hiller G Model.
He had a trailer custom built to tow it
tail rotor forward. It pulled well...

John

[juliant]

Hi John
Like the look of those trailer designs, light  simple and easy to build. I posted one earlier that I saw from the uk
It would be useful to get actual weights as I would like to design it to get 30 to 40 kg on the tow ball.

cheers
Julian