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

[Steve McQueen via Personal_Submersibles]

Hey Dave, good to hear from you.
The extensions stay on the trailer. I have 2 small "C" style channel pieces
that hold/secure the extensions at each end.

Here were my assumptions when deciding to use fixed wheels vs. swivel for
the "wheel skids":
- My process will be to get the trailer situated such that maneuvering
while using the extension system is minimized. Just backing up, pulling
forward as straight as possible.
- These skid wheels hopefully won't be contacting any surface in normal
operation.
- If they do contact the intent is to provide a physical force pushing the
actual extension/tongue up/over as needed.
- If they were swivel style and happened to contact when side ways I felt
they might be likely to drag/catch more easily.

Some real life experiences will sort it all out and I am sure I'll be
changing things : )

Steve

On Thu, Oct 30, 2014 at 7:49 PM, David Colombo via Personal_Submersibles <
personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:

> Hi Steve,
> Great Job. are you leaving the extensions on your deck trailer, or did you
> create a saddle for them to sit in? One thought on the skid wheel is to
> make so that it can swivel in the event that you are turning when it is
> contact with the ground.
>
> Best Regards,
> David Colombo
>
> 804 College Ave
> Santa Rosa, CA. 95404
> (707) 536-1424
> www.SeaQuestor.com
>
>
> On Thu, Oct 30, 2014 at 12:21 PM, Steve McQueen via Personal_Submersibles
> <personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:
>
>> 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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