trailering a KF long distance

[turboturner]

This has probably been asked & answered before but I can't find a thread. I may have to move a KF across the continent & don't have the time to fly it so I'm considering hauling it. Have any of you done this before? I'm concerned about leaving the wings on, unsupported (folded) & would be tempted to remove them altogether to remove stress from the frame & bolts. Also, the engine mounts aren't designed to bear that kind of abuse, I'm told, so that the engine should have additional support, apparently. Not sure how I would do that. Any recommendations?
Thank you for your input.
Carl

[Paul Z]

Here is a thread on trailering

http://www.teamkitfox.com/Forums/sho...ght=Trailering

[turboturner]

Thnx Paul - good info

[Peteohms]

Carl, I'd offer to ferry it for you just for the adventure but the F A and the A requires a commercial ticket. Having flown my Kitfox from Texas to Oshkosh 4 times, I don't see how trailering would be quicker.

[FitchUpNorth]

Carl,
I bought mine out of Warner Robbins GA, and hired an AWESOME team to trailer it to MN, as I did not have the time and luxury either to get it home. PM me for the info. Not only was he professional and courteous, he also incorporated a ball hitch mount to relieve stress on the empennage, and custom support poles to brace the folded wings. PM me for his info...
Denny

[PropellerHead]

Carl, I'd offer to ferry it for you just for the adventure but...

Really? You can't fly someone else's plane across the country even if it's not for money?

[wheelerg]

What approx. area are you going? I just finished a trailer for mine with proper rear end supports etc....
being retired I have lots of time to do menial things

Trenton Ont

[avidflyer]

I just got back home after picking up a Kitfox 4 in Texas. 1400 miles. Here is my trailer and the support I used on the back of the plane. Had to take the tailwheel off cause the angle iron supports were to short with the 8" wheel, but it was no problem. I took off the main wheels cause my trailer is to narrow for the grove gear, as it was made for standard gear width. Plane came though just fine. If I remember right, the was some discussion earlier in this topic about resting on the tailwheel. I would recommend you do it my way. Jim Chuk

PS thanks again for your help Pete!

[wheelerg]

What are the thoughts on having the plane sitting in a grounded position vs having it level while towing it to avoid the down pressure on the wings? I agree on using the wing braces for the front but built mine so it sat in a level position to avoid what I perceived would be pressure on the wings while they are slanted down towards the front of the trailer?
I see yours are slanted down towards the front of the trailer. any issues with that type of positioning?

[avidflyer]

I would agree that closer to level would be better, but it didn't seem to be a problem the way it was. The worst is when semis pass you and when they get about 200' ahead of you their slipstream rocks you sideways back and forth quite a bit. I usually drove about 60 MPH and after a while sometimes 65 in light traffic and smooth roads. Jim Chuk