Tyger
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Do tell.Waiting on body part repairs, long story.
Do tell.Waiting on body part repairs, long story.
The cabin and seat damaged when the main shipping crate was damaged. Parts are in the shop and I'm hoping they will be ready next week!Do tell.
Roller on trailer edge?I hadn't tried loading my Genesis on the trailer yet so welded my ramp supports and did a test load using the wireless winch control on the winch. My ramps are about 1 - 2 feet to short as the angle from the trailer to the ground is to steep. Keel touches the trailer just before the tail clears the ramp. Going to add new longer ramps and that should solve the problem.
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No, just straight ramps up. Keel was touching on the center ramp so going to extend a few feet to reduce the angle.Roller on trailer edge?
Boat trailer V-roller?
Smile...I meant you could install a roller.No, just straight ramps up. Keel was touching on the center ramp so going to extend a few feet to reduce the angle.
Bobby what we do to clear the the keel and keep short ramps is that we increase the angle of the trailer lifting the front with the adjustable front trailer leg. so that the trailes is almost parallel with the ramps. This also helps with unloading the gyro as the slope has the gyroplane roll by itself when unwinding the winch.I hadn't tried loading my Genesis on the trailer yet so welded my ramp supports and did a test load using the wireless winch control on the winch. My ramps are about 1 - 2 feet to short as the angle from the trailer to the ground is to steep. Keel touches the trailer just before the tail clears the ramp. Going to add new longer ramps and that should solve the problem.
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I was a loadmaster on the C-5. Ramp issues came up frequently. I'd like to suggest that you keep a small shoring kit with you. The ground you will park on may not always be the same as your test area, so having the kit will save you a lot of hassle. To clear the top of the ramp, stop the winch and place a small length of wood under each of the mains. As you resume winching, the tires will ride up and the keel should clear. If you need more shoring, place it on so that you create steps for the mains. You can leave the shoring under the mains during transit. You can also place shoring under the ramps before loading to reduce the angle without having to tilt the trailer. Same result, but doing it from the other end.Thanks, good point, I'm going to make 2 small legs to keep the trailer from tipping and will use the tongue jack to lower the back end of the trailer. Will try again and see if I have it right.