Catfish Challenge v.2

Last crawled date: 1 year, 11 months ago

Bauer MVP Trailer
Mobile Vehicle Platform

Please read Version 1 so you will understand what I have improved upon

I've listened to all the input and have rebuilt the trailer to address any issues you guys have brought to my attention.

I moved the center of gravity forward to favor front engine cars, which allowed me to reduce the trailer length by 5 inches and the deck by 2 inches. I added the 5 inches back to the tongue bar for safer towing. The axle is still set back 16 inches from center of gravity to reduce fishtailing/cat-walking.

I also lowered the pivot bar/trailer support bar. This allowed me to redesign smaller cams, and allowed for contact free unloading of the deck. The deck slides off without hitting the cams. Bearings were added to the front of the deck to facilitate in easy and smooth rolling of the deck while unloading. Deck can now be removed by 1 person and 1 jack, both at home or at the track.

I incorporated a joint at the trailer to tongue support braces (as seen in illustration) which allows dis-assembly of the front portion of the trailer for compact storage in a garage. I went with a bolted dis-assembly rather than a folding design with hinges, as I felt this would be stronger and safer. Disconnect couplings for lights and brake lines are run in-frame.

Tie down hooks were incorporated as well mounting for front tire straps.

Reinforcing angle was added to front, both for winch operation, and overall stability. Front tire stops were replaced with steel angle for added strength.

Jack stands were re-sized to allow for both unloading procedures, and storage procedures. All 4 jacks can now be lowered while car is on the trailer, similar to long term storage used in RV's to reduce suspension and tire fatigue. Front Jack stands are lowered when the front of the trailer is removed for storage.


The load angle is still 10 degrees.

Spotting bars have been incorporated for better visibility of rear end.

Simplified wheel wells were added.

Tire-guide rails were added to ease loading, ensuring tires remain on the deck. Also helps in "Pucker Factor"

Materials are all still commonly stocked metals, aluminum deck, steel trailer depicted in this model.

Replaced diamond plated aluminum front deck with expanded metal for weight savings.

Trailer length is 17 feet exactly from nose to tail.(12'4" with tongue separated)

Unloaded deck length is 12 ft 4 inches

Max lift height for deck is 25 inches

Trailer width is 93 inches

Deck width is 70 inches

Credits:
https://grabcad.com/robert.harvey.bsc.hons -jockey wheel
https://grabcad.com/andrey.jasiukaitis -suspension
https://grabcad.com/milan.suchy -winch

Please contact me @ https://grabcad.com/thinkin3d-1 for the password
My email is also listed if you wish to contact me that way

And as always Enjoy!