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

[Alec Smyth via Personal_Submersibles]

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.
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> I recently did some limited field testing of my trailer extension system.
> This resulted in observations/modifications that I documented under:
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>  Projects/Other/K-250 Trlr Extension Testing.  (lots of photos)
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> Steve
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