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Nightgaun7

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Trailers?
« on: 01 July 2014, 22:52:32 »
I'm getting into vee design, and I wanted to make a few trailers. But I've seen conflicting information on what's actually required for them, so I figured I'd ask to see what you guys think is required for a rules-legal home-made trailer.
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Liam's Ghost

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Re: Trailers?
« Reply #1 on: 02 July 2014, 02:13:57 »
Could you be more specific?

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Re: Trailers?
« Reply #2 on: 02 July 2014, 22:02:28 »
Quote from: Liam's Ghost on 02 July 2014, 02:13:57
Could you be more specific?

Biggest question is when do they actually need engines?
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Liam's Ghost

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Re: Trailers?
« Reply #3 on: 02 July 2014, 23:14:39 »
If they are going to use any of their onboard equipment while detached from the tractor, then they have to have a minimum sized (10 rated) engine and a control system.

If they only operate onboard equipment while attached to the tractor, or alternately have no onboard equipment (the basic box on wheels used for cargo), then they don't require a control system or engine.

Hope that helps.
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Re: Trailers?
« Reply #4 on: 03 July 2014, 07:49:11 »
Yeah, I just wanted some independent confirmation of my interpretation of the TacOps rules. They seem pretty simple but I've seen some argument on it so better to check first.
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