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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 06-29-2015, 11:13 AM
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Posted By janderson
Re: Carson Goldhofer Trailer

I had that around extra from another project years ago. It was easier to recycle. :D
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 06-29-2015, 10:39 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,299
Posted By janderson
Re: Carson Goldhofer Trailer

And while that is a great question, the reason is the motor that runs the ramps would be fried at 11.1v.

You see the motor is supposed to be run at 3v, I am kind of pushing it at 7.2v. :jaw:

So...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 06-27-2015, 02:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,299
Posted By janderson
Re: Carson Goldhofer Trailer

Thanks, While little things dry and get buttoned upon the trailer. I am working on what will be sitting on trailer. LOL
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 06-23-2015, 03:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,299
Posted By janderson
Re: Carson Goldhofer Trailer

Some updated photos. Working on some smaller details at the moment.


https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/359/18905752620_b54fb707b9_z.jpg
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 06-23-2015, 03:06 PM
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Posted By janderson
Re: Carson Goldhofer Trailer

I do not have it infront of me here, but the difference (for lack of a better description)is one pushes and one pulls.

It's all based on the spring location inside shock unit.

A= is the...
Forum: "Show us" 06-10-2015, 05:19 PM
Replies: 63
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Posted By janderson
Re: Show us your conventionals

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/558/18658644776_865acc8352_b.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/427/18685030875_be75a138dc_b.jpg

https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7410/15943626243_d381d7e11e_b.jpg
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 06-08-2015, 12:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,299
Posted By janderson
Re: Carson Goldhofer Trailer

Video will come when I get it buttoned up a bit more. :D
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 06-05-2015, 01:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,299
Posted By janderson
Re: Carson Goldhofer Trailer

A couple more updates

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8890/18308249020_f08aa36f4c_b.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8839/18491605122_59c15bf53c_b.jpg
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 06-02-2015, 11:35 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,308
Posted By janderson
Re: King Hauler finally started

Great start, I hear ya on the non-existent free time part. You are not alone in that area!
Forum: West Coast Mini Truckers Club 06-01-2015, 02:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 19,186
Posted By janderson
Re: RCX 2015 Pictures

LOL, I know when the show is every year. RCX keeps begging us to setup a booth. But being so close to Long Beach GP, we no longer attend.
Forum: West Coast Mini Truckers Club 05-28-2015, 06:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 19,186
Posted By janderson
Re: RCX 2015 Pictures

Next year, I just might have to drag myself out there with you guys.
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 05-27-2015, 11:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,299
Posted By janderson
Re: Carson Goldhofer Trailer

Ok, found some time and needed to get away in the man cave. Here are some updates.

Replaced the voltage step-up unit and this one is working nicely....
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 05-20-2015, 05:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,299
Posted By janderson
Re: Carson Goldhofer Trailer

Thanks for the post, this project kind of got put on hold for now, but it was working fine. The biggest issue I was running into was the lines that fold the ramps.

The stock ones got worn out so I...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 05-20-2015, 05:32 PM
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Views: 12,743
Posted By janderson
Re: New rc trucker

Very nicely done!
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 04-01-2015, 04:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,299
Posted By janderson
Re: Carson Goldhofer Trailer

Be warned I have gone through two of those step-ups so far. There are reviews on amazon that they can burn up easily. I am looking into other options as well. Luckily with prime membership I just...
Forum: Welcome New Members 04-01-2015, 12:49 PM
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Views: 3,458
Posted By janderson
Re: Ordered first truck!

Welcome, time to get started building!

Joe
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 03-27-2015, 05:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,299
Posted By janderson
Re: Carson Goldhofer Trailer

Well I picked it up from amazon, I imagine there are more than just this one. But Amazon gives me free 2day shipping and great returns with prime.
...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 03-27-2015, 05:26 PM
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Posted By janderson
Re: My globeliner

Love that green!
Forum: Welcome New Members 03-27-2015, 05:23 PM
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Posted By janderson
Re: Regards from Greece

Welcome Bill, excited to see your build(s).

Joe
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 03-27-2015, 05:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,299
Posted By janderson
Re: Carson Goldhofer Trailer

Electronics

12v 4ch wireless switch
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7625/16326372884_e87681c556_b.jpg

7.2v to 12v step up board
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7608/16741405317_c5908ef569_b.jpg...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 03-27-2015, 05:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,299
Posted By janderson
Re: Carson Goldhofer Trailer

Painted ramps
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7588/16328693933_51c5dfd615_b.jpg

Ramps mounted
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7620/16947447962_b017bfb386_b.jpg

I will go into more detail later...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 03-27-2015, 05:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,299
Posted By janderson
Re: Carson Goldhofer Trailer

Created a mounting plate for the gearbox.
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8694/16922814406_624ec582d7_b.jpg
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 03-27-2015, 05:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,299
Posted By janderson
Re: Carson Goldhofer Trailer

Mocking up placement, you can also see that there are a few wafers removed. You can adjust the gear ratio but removing or adding wafers.
...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 03-27-2015, 04:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,299
Posted By janderson
Re: Carson Goldhofer Trailer

So you can see I have the planetary gearbox built

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7642/16761301260_e3005bd3ed_b.jpg

I picked up some all thread and used some old stainless breakline with a nut...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 03-27-2015, 04:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,299
Posted By janderson
Carson Goldhofer Trailer

So I was looking for a trailer to put behind my Grand Hauler. I had a unpainted Carson Goldhofer collecting rust here at work. I said its low and painted flat black it could go well.

So I figured...
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