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[eamarquardt]

I wanted to have a bumper but didn't want to bang my legs so I made it so it would drop down, see album.

A removeable tongue is a possibilbity but would probably need to be a single tube (and from what I've heard single tube tongues can be weak and a source of problems) and quite heavy because of the weak spots created by the removeable feature.

I gather that you just want your galley to be adjacent to the rear of your tow vehicle when camping. Why not just back your trailer into its parking spot. If need be you could put a light duty removable tongue on the rear of your trailer for backing it into spaces if it is too heavy to push by hand. As you would be using this tongue for parking only, at slow speeds (I would think, ha), it wouldn't need to be as strong as the one in front used for highway speeds.

Just a couple of thoughts.

Cheers,

Gus

[Wild Bill]

I have been thinking of using one of those fiberglas pickup truck flat box covers from a small Ford Ranger type of truck. I have one on my work truck and they seem to seal out rain well. The back of my trailer will be flat and not curved and will have to be build to accomidate the clamps and frame. They have a frame that clamps on the truck box. Would have to find a used one from a junk yard, would not buy a new one. Just tossing out an idea. Would not work with a conventional shaped tear drop.

[eamarquardt]

Just tossing out an idea. :(

I'd toss that idea out too! I'm sorry, the Devil made me say that and I just couldn't help myself. I'm not exactly sure what you're referring to but you seem to have a plan and that's what counts. You are clearly thinking "outside the box" which, IMHO, is a good thing!

Cheers,

Gus

[Steve_Cox]