Re: Kitfox Enclosed Trailer
Hi Mike,..
I have often wondered about the wings rubbing on an enclosed trailer too,..but ,,there is one thing ,..most states will let you haul a load up to 10 feet wide ..with out a permit,.or an escort,..the limit might be...in some states ..daylight hours only for transport,and some states do not allow any over size load to be hauled on week ends..or holidays.
the load must be placarded..with "WIDE LOAD" so if you did build a custom trailer wider then the allowed 102 inch,.following those guidlines you might be ok,.. first I would check with DOT in your state,.ask them how to contact the permit office for oversize loads and limits,..they can answer the question best for your state,
what I have said here is generalized ,..I have only transported over sized loads from Maine to florida and from the east coast states as far west as Indiana , luoisiana.
I havent hauled any in Colorado .
I have seen trailers for sale on the kitfox web site as well,..you might want to contact John at kitfox to see if he might be able to help you.
hope this info helps you out
Chase
Re: Kitfox Enclosed Trailer
Chase,
Thanks for your reply. A friend here in the trucking business also mentioned the oversized load option and I will check that out with CDOT. He thought a permit was required.
Thanks
Mike
Re: Kitfox Enclosed Trailer
just a precaution,..don't tell them your hauling an airplane ,..I can imagine the person on the other end of the phone call picturing a 747 ha ha ha ha
actually most people do not know the wings can fold back on some aircraft,..so the picture an airplane on a trailer,..wings out .etc..
Re: Kitfox Enclosed Trailer
I use an enclosed trailer to haul my kitfox and haven't had any trouble with rubbing the sides. My trailer is 8'6" wide, legal in all states, and works great as a hanger when parked in a tiedown spot (I did exactly that for a winter in Florida. They charged me $30/month for the spot)
I put straps over the wheels to hold the mains and support the tail with a stantion that I made. That keeps the plane from moving around, but I was also concerned about the fuselage swaying as the trailer bounced. I attached eyebolts to the trailer floor under the planes forward float fittings and use ratchet straps to go from the float fittings to the eyebolts. That stops "body sway" and makes it impossible for the wings to bump the sides of the trailer.
I have about 3000 miles on it with NO RUBS.
Re: Kitfox Enclosed Trailer
sounds good to me ,..3000 miles of michigan roads ...thats a test in itself :)
Re: Kitfox Enclosed Trailer
I know the dimensions are probably listed somewhere on the kitfox site for the kitfox in wings folded config,..a wild guess here ..at 7'10? maybe 8'2"?
I'll have to check
7'10" on the model 4,.I didn't check the 5,6 or 7 but I think they are the same. so depending on the wall thickness of the trailer ..its 8 inches less then the "legal" limit of 102" a 1.5" wall still leaves 5 inches,..2.5" on each side,.a little tight,..
I have thought of building a enclosed trailer with hexagon view from the rear,..bowing the wall out an extra 2 or 3 inches at the hieght of the wing . I stil might .
Re: Kitfox Enclosed Trailer
Model 4 dimensions wings folded:
Wings Folded Length 21’-6”
Wings Folded Width 7’-10”
Height 5’8” Tail Wheel
Height 8’-0” Tri-Gear
Model 7 Super Sport dimensions wings folded:
Wings Folded Length 22’-7”
Wings Folded Width 8’-0”
Height 5’8” Tail Wheel
Height 8’-0” Tri-Gear
Re: Kitfox Enclosed Trailer
Thanks Desertfox4 :) so the 7 is wider
Re: Kitfox Enclosed Trailer
Vetdrem,
What is the make of your trailer or is it custom?