Quote Originally Posted by rv9ralph View Post
So... some other issues. The weight on the tail with the wings out is around 35-50 pounds, depending on the model. The weight with the wings folded is closer to 200 pounds. Do you plan on having the wings folded when maneuvering. Will you put the plane on the towing device with the wings out, then fold. With the wings folded, the wings extend beyond the tailwheel by about 4 feet. This distance you will have to accommodate with the control of the device.

If money is not an issue, Best Tugs makes a low profile, self lifting model. If money is an issue, fabrication and innovation will have to dominate the decision.

Let's see if anyone comes up with an idea. I have some concepts, but need to refine some.

Ralph
I need to keep the wings folded to get it out of the barn. And I want to be able to hook it up with the tail wheel on the ground. After that it would be nice to lift it up on the tail wheel onto a trailer hitch. I was wondering if you could cut out the center cross supports on my existing tow bar and slip it in from the back?