15-02-2022, 06:28 PM
Hi All
I’ve had a first short test drive towing a trailer.
https://youtu.be/dkSUcmhG3Zc
The trailer is an old Erde 100 which I’ve refurbished and swapped the sides for the top box.
The tow bar is an A frame which goes back to the chassis extensions, but is also fixed to a sub frame on the body.
The real headache was getting a 6 volt indicator warning buzzer. In the end I’ve used a reed switch with the indicator wires wrapped round it a dozen times. At first I couldn’t understand why it wouldn't work but then realised that LEDs don’t pull enough current so I’ll have to use incandescent bulbs.
All good fun .
Cheers
Howard
I’ve had a first short test drive towing a trailer.
https://youtu.be/dkSUcmhG3Zc
The trailer is an old Erde 100 which I’ve refurbished and swapped the sides for the top box.
The tow bar is an A frame which goes back to the chassis extensions, but is also fixed to a sub frame on the body.
The real headache was getting a 6 volt indicator warning buzzer. In the end I’ve used a reed switch with the indicator wires wrapped round it a dozen times. At first I couldn’t understand why it wouldn't work but then realised that LEDs don’t pull enough current so I’ll have to use incandescent bulbs.
All good fun .
Cheers
Howard