Hi Bill,
I can't help on the cradle question but you might try looking up a well
driller. Mine was able to load my US Towers HDX55 which was 22 feet long
but only 900 lbs or so. However I would bet his lift and winch could handle
a lot more. An idea hope it helps and good luck on the tower move.
73 Larry WA9VRH
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Erickson" <ericksonw@gmail.com>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 10:41 AM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Tower Hauling "Cradle" advice needed
> Gentlemen:
>
> I need to move a 24 foot long (when collapsed), 2,400 pound tower.
>
> I can not find a rental trailer that is longer than 14 feet.
>
> A long time ago I saw a ham towing a tower as a trailer. He had built and
> attached a cradle
> near the base of the tower. It had 15 inch car wheels and tires.
>
> He had a short mast that slipped into the top of the tower. He had welded
a
> 2 inch ball hitch
> to it.
>
> He then hooked it up to his truck, and off went the tower. Slick!
>
> My questions are:
>
> Does the "Cradle" have to be licensed in California?
>
> Are tail lights and brake lights required at the base end (back) of the
> "trailer"?
> I wouldn't think so since the trucks rear lights would be visible, and the
> tower would be towed
> during daylight. However, the California Highway Patrol can be very picky.
>
> Does anyone have any photos or drawings that they could e-mail me.
>
> Thanks for you thoughts on this project.
>
> 73,
>
> Bill N6MXU
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