On my trailer for the MK111 the door hinges from the bottem and becomes the
ramp to pull the plane up as it fits in backwards. I have not had to use it
as I am lucky enough to be able to leave it set up in a hanger. The trailer
is fitted with wheel chocks and a support for the tail boom. The kolb rides
very nicly set up this way and is simple to get in and out by one person.
Tony
Downunder
MK111c
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Kulp" <undoctor@ptd.net>
To: <kolb-list@matronics.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 11:18 AM
Subject: Building a trailer/maybe some ideas...
> John,
>
> In your consideration of building a trailer for your plane, here is some
> info that may be useful for you.
>
> I bought an old 32' construction site trailer (28' body length) with an
> overhead door. I gutted the interior and beautified it inside and out.
> I mounted a Works winch to pull the Kolb up the ramps and built 2X4
> tracks inside to guide the plane to the stops in front. Since I have a
> FF, I still have about 6' in the nose, accessible by the side door,
> which is carpeted and suitable for a bedroll and my dog's bed. I'll
> attach some pics. If they don't make it to the list, email me and I'll
> shoot them to you direct.
>
> BTW, the most critical thing with the FF was clearing the engine under
> the header and then clearing the folded wings over the floor. I went to
> a scrap yard and got two traffic sign posts (cross section kind of like
> a U that the tailwheel fits into), connected them with a hinge and built
> an A frame that supports the tailwheel track and adjusts the height and
> angle of the plane as the engine and wings pass through the opening,
> which is just 70" high. The 1 X's you see on the floor lift the plane
> so the wings clear the floor as they enter the trailer, then the mains
> return to the floor in front after the wings are clearing everything and
> the plane is level. If worse came to worst, I was prepared to remove
> the header and overhead door and install barn doors, but with some
> figuring that wasn't necessary.
>
> The shots with the FF inside were when I had it rigged for the ride to
> the airstrip where I'm keeping it. The tail boom is in a removable
> cradle and the wings are supported while attached to the FF with
> pulleys, ropes and carpet and foam protected boards which cradle the
> wings. The plane is held in place by nylon straps over the tail boom
> and forward and aft straps to O rings both sides from the pin that holds
> the struts on both sides. I could have rolled the trailer over and it
> wouldn't have moved. Worked out well, even if I didn't roll the trailer
> over.
>
> My rent for my own "hanger" at the airstrip is $30/mo., whereas it's
> $135/mo for his enclosed hanger. Worth the money and work, IMO. The
> owner, Butch, has a totally rebuilt '43 Stearman bipe in the hanger.
> Gorgeous!!!!!!!!
>
> If you or anyone would like any specific questions answered about my
> setup, feel free to email me.
>
> Dave Kulp
> Bethlehem, PA
> FireFly 098
>
