Latest update: I decided to use loop straps thru the wheels. As such, the straps that came with my ratchets would not work. Too bad but no real loss. So a bit later, I have the new ones. That let me mount the ratchets it the proper location. I chose to place it in line with the center of the wheels. This gives me future capability to drape the straps over the tires and thru those square u-bolts like we last talked instead of thru the wheels .
In order to fit a short Locost on a short trailer, I had to get rid of the ~18 inch straps mounted to the ratchet handles. The front ratchets are now hitch-pinned to brackets welded to the trailer frame. The rears are bolted to tubes that are hitch-pinned to the frame. This allows for quick removal and to have the tires roll over the rear and on to the ramps without interference.
It turned out that one of the now-surplus 27 ft straps fit perfectly on to the winch, so that is what I did. This will come in handy if I cannot drive the car up onto the trailer under it's own power. I hope that will never be needed! I also screwed 2 wheel stops to the trailer bed to prevent me from driving too far onto the trailer.
The HF ramps have now found a home on the trailer. They slide into place at the front and are supported and retained at the rear by a hinged frame and a couple of tee-bolts. This design took a few revisions to get it to my liking. This hinged frame also holds the license plate. In the down position, the car easily clears everything on and off the trailer. The process is load the car with this in the down position. Then slide the ramps forward into their front retainers, swing the frame up, install and tighten the 2 tee-bolts. Then I can ratchet strap the car onto the trailer. Violla! Ready for towing.
All that is left now is to build the fenders and wire up the brake controller to the Jimmy.
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Chuck.
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