TRAILERS—How to Design & Build, Vol 1. BASICS - balance, springs, axles, coupler

Description: TRAILERS—How to Design & Build, Volume I - BASICS, by M. M. Smith This book is Volume I of a 2-volume series. Volume I covers the elements of weight, balance, tongue load, and overall design. Total loaded trailer weight, center-of-gravity locations, axle position, and tongue length are important considerations that are essential to a successful design. They are discussed at length. There is also a discussion of trailer components, including suspension, axles, hubs, brakes, couplers, lighting, and accessories. It is extensively illustrated with more than 200 photographs, drawings, tables, charts, and graphs. (Note: Structural design, including types of materials and cross-section needed for adequate strength, are covered in Volume II - STRUCTURES.) Building a trailer is a real challenge. This series of books reveals the tricks of the trade and considerations vital to success. Planning a successful trailer requires more than just a fleeting thought. This book provides insight on all phases of construction. Basic components are discussed at length, including suspension, axles, hubs, brakes, couplers, electrical components and accessories. Factors important in helping you start a successful project are the core of this first book in the series. Plans for specific trailers are not provided by either volume, nor are design features of camping, boat, or horse trailers discussed. This book was originally published in 1995 and the last print run was 2006. We have some of these brand-new, never-used copies which we are offering at this time. In other words, new-old stock. About the author: M. M. Smith is a mechanical-structural engineer whose unique trailer designs became an industry standard, copied by many. A background which includes design work on Indy and and sports racing cars and engineer/project manager on a land speed record car influenced Smith’s high-strength and light-weight approach to trailer design.

Price: 45 USD

Location: Long Beach, California

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