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NeilsenRM(at)comcast.net
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 Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2006 1:52 pm Post subject: Kolb Trailer Update |
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I just did my first test fitting of my clam shell doors on my Kolb trailer. The trailer weighs about 1000 Lbs. empty and will hopefully be able to be pulled by my Toyota Sienna. The clam shell doors are made of foam board then fiber glassed. The frame was a boat trailer that I added a tube framework to and covered with pole barn steel. I wanted to have it ready to pull it to Florida this year but it just isn't going to happen.
Rick Neilsen
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Steve Boetto
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| Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2006 3:38 pm Post subject: Kolb Trailer Update |
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Rick, Looks good. It looks like yu took Homer's and my advice about using simple curves extended off of the top and sides of your trailer. How much do they weigh?
steve
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| Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2006 3:58 pm Post subject: Kolb Trailer Update |
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Perty slick, Rick. You put some serious thought and effort into that. Lar. Do not Archive.
Larry Bourne
Santa Fe, NM
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NeilsenRM(at)comcast.net
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| Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2006 5:41 pm Post subject: Kolb Trailer Update |
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Steve
They weigh 10-15lbs each. The heaviest part is a 3/8" X 5" X 6' plywood part that is glued and glassed to the foam where I attach the hinge. I set one down while I was mounting to other and a 10MPH wind was blowing it around. I only glassed the outside of each door. Each door is a bit fragile when open but should be stronger when both are closed and latched. I will also be adding more foam bracing on the inside. The caned foam "tough stuff" makes a real good foam glue.
I was right on track to get the trailer ready for Florida but the weather turned cold around here and the resin took for ever to cure.
Thanks for you help.
Rick Neilsen
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d-m-hague(at)comcast.net
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| Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2006 5:58 pm Post subject: Kolb Trailer Update |
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At 04:51 PM 12/14/2006, Richard & Martha Neilsen wrote:
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That's pretty cool, Rick. Does the plane extend into the clamshell portion or is it just empty space?
It would be interesting to compare gas mileage with and without the doors.
Hoping to pick up my Ultrastar this weekend (with a trailer that needs work). Good to get trailer ideas...
-Dana
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jindoguy(at)gmail.com
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| Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2006 8:41 pm Post subject: Kolb Trailer Update |
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Rick, if you decide to glass the inside of the doors, or do another large
part, try using electric blankets to help cure the epoxy.
Rick
On 12/14/06, Larry Cottrell < lcottrell(at)fmtcblue.com> wrote:
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That's pretty cool, Rick. Does the plane extend into the clamshell
portion or is it just empty space?
It would be interesting to compare gas mileage with and without the doors
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Steve Boetto
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| Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 5:47 am Post subject: Kolb Trailer Update |
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Rick,
If you glass the inside the stiffness will increase 5 fold.
steve
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