modorney
New Member
Hi, everyone.
Many years ago, I stopped at a rest stop and saw two men with low trailers. One was a Tow Low, the other a Hi Lo. I thought they were the best way to travel.
Since I live in California, storing a trailer can e expensive, so I like the idea of something I can put in my garage. I could put it outside, since it would be lower than the fence, which is OK.
I am interested in model railroading, and my primary use for the trailer would be to carry modules. A model rail module is a "layout" that is about 2 feet by 4 or 5 feet. And it is connected with dozens of other modules, to form a complete layout. I would be transporting about three dozen of these modules and a trailer is perfect. One of the smallest - say 14 to 16 feet - is sufficient.
I am curious about two things. One is the practicality of towing it with the top extended. Can this be done? Would it be practical to build a fairing for the pickup bed to reduce the wind load on the trailer itself? Should I have auxiliary supports inside the trailer? Would it be top heavy, or should I extend it only partially?
The second question is the amount of room inside. Are these trailers filled with furniture, kitchen, sofa, folding bed? I would like plenty of clear space, but some of the stuff could stay. I would probably only use it for sleeping, and not cooking, etc.
Any thoughts? Anybody else use their trailer to transport music gear, model airplanes, or any other hobby gear?
cheers,
Mike O'Dorney
Many years ago, I stopped at a rest stop and saw two men with low trailers. One was a Tow Low, the other a Hi Lo. I thought they were the best way to travel.
Since I live in California, storing a trailer can e expensive, so I like the idea of something I can put in my garage. I could put it outside, since it would be lower than the fence, which is OK.
I am interested in model railroading, and my primary use for the trailer would be to carry modules. A model rail module is a "layout" that is about 2 feet by 4 or 5 feet. And it is connected with dozens of other modules, to form a complete layout. I would be transporting about three dozen of these modules and a trailer is perfect. One of the smallest - say 14 to 16 feet - is sufficient.
I am curious about two things. One is the practicality of towing it with the top extended. Can this be done? Would it be practical to build a fairing for the pickup bed to reduce the wind load on the trailer itself? Should I have auxiliary supports inside the trailer? Would it be top heavy, or should I extend it only partially?
The second question is the amount of room inside. Are these trailers filled with furniture, kitchen, sofa, folding bed? I would like plenty of clear space, but some of the stuff could stay. I would probably only use it for sleeping, and not cooking, etc.
Any thoughts? Anybody else use their trailer to transport music gear, model airplanes, or any other hobby gear?
cheers,
Mike O'Dorney