[PSUBS-MAILIST] Trailer Wars Part 2: K-250 Trailer Extension Testing Report

[Steve McQueen via Personal_Submersibles]

Should be there now.  Forgot to hit the publish button [?]
Steve

On Thu, Oct 30, 2014 at 3:13 PM, Alec Smyth via Personal_Submersibles <
personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:

> Hi Steve,
>
> I'm looking forward to the photos, but I can't find any such "Trlr
> extension testing" project page.
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Alec
>
> On Thu, Oct 30, 2014 at 2:47 PM, Steve McQueen via Personal_Submersibles <
> personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:
>
>> All, to follow up my last trailer posting.
>>
>> I recently did some limited field testing of my trailer extension system.
>> This resulted in observations/modifications that I documented under:
>>
>>  Projects/Other/K-250 Trlr Extension Testing.  (lots of photos)
>>
>> Designing a truck/trailer based deployment/recovery system that will get
>> you in/out of the water most of the time is challenging.  My system is a
>> basic starting point that I hope will get get me in most "reasonable" ramp
>> scenarios. The main focus was getting into deep enough water but the
>> ability of the system to not drag/catch on the ramp variances is just as
>> important. My solution is mostly untested.
>>
>> I also got a good trailer weight (1130 lbs) and now know I will be adding
>> a surge braking system. I am choosing surge over electrical because the
>> surge system does not require additional "off trailer" components and will
>> function with any towing vehicle.
>>
>> Steve
>>
>>
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