Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

by **General Bon Vivant** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 11:04 pm

I thought this might be an appropriate look for a tear wheel in a fender...any thoughts? Thanks, The General :thinking:

by **Hardin Valley Magic** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 11:05 pm

Very nice combo... :thumbsup:

by **madjack** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 11:43 pm

ahhh General, it sure do look purty but doan ya think it might work for more'n something to stub your toe on, if you actually mounted it on a trailer...of course you have been hanging out with Dean and may think that is how you do wheels and fenders...

madjack

by **General Bon Vivant** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 11:50 pm

Thanks Steven, Major Dean was indicating that I might need at least 500# of frame and axle to handle this wheel tire/ fender combo.. I've only built a frame that so far weighs 120#...maybe I should hang some rail road iron on it for weight. It seems that 472# is the magic number! PS do you think if I cut down a Hendrickson rear end that might work? What do you think Madjack? The General :thinking:

by **madjack** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 11:58 pm

...with all that hot air floating around the mountains 120# might not be enough to keep it on the ground...500#s(I like even numbers) might be better...about that Hendrickson, can you get 2...put one under the tow vehicle and one under the tear...connect witha aux drive/air control box and you would be ready for most anything

madjack

by **Hardin Valley Magic** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 12:03 am

If your going that far hows bout tandem axle, duals, and air ride. :lol:

by **alaska teardrop** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 12:24 am

The General - Yes,

totally classic! Any details? Fred :snow

by **General Bon Vivant** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 1:52 am

So it appears that a tag axle situation might just be the answer...I'll work on that one...wouldn't want to upset CalDot on bridge restrictions....The General :thinking:

...and AK teardrop....details are going to be few and hard to find....but they will be here...the frame is done, I just haven't posted any photos :twisted:

by **madjack** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 2:15 am

yeah, I guess CalDot is about he only place that still use archaic bridge formulas....so much for progress.............

by **doug hodder** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 3:08 am

what do you expect...we got a Gov that can ride a Harley with no liscense and has an accident....no ticket...whazz up with that? Looks like Arnold has some "bling" on his upper lip.... might be wrong Jack...but I think Colo... still uses bridge formulas....at least they did when I left...and General...where'z da Pics?.....Doug

by **General Bon Vivant** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 3:19 am

Patience, Grasshopper, patience. the General :twisted:

by **weasel** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 7:05 am

Either the old style TorqeThrust, or the polished TT II's looks great on any ride. Very sharp combo!!

by **schreimaster** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 2:56 pm

I like it alot :applause:

by **Guest** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 3:36 pm

Hey General,
Make 'em wait a while before you post any pics, especially if they contain something that's outta the box of thought...
Or just grow thick skin and you'll be fine.
BTW- Your wheels look great... :awesome:

by **Ma3tt** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 4:02 pm

Hmm those fenders look familiar..... I like them Navy Blue!

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