Our neighborhood is graced with alleys, and they’re one of my favorite places for taking the dog for our morning walk. Lots of interesting things to see in folks’ back yards. This very thin home-built trailer caught my eye; I’ve never seen anything quite like it. Its undoubtedly very aerodynamic. I wonder what’s inside (no, it’s not a horse trailer).
Motorbike, maybe?
Crosswinds immediately came to mind when I saw this.
Just because it’s narrow doesn’t mean it is less stable in a crosswind; the side area is no bigger than a more normally proportioned trailer, and in fact without sizable frontal area to catch winds, the stability may be quite good. But similarly, just because it’s narrow, doesn’t mean it’s for a flying machine … its not that long unless the plane/ultralight’s wingspan is very short or the wings fold twice. The proportions are misleading.
Wouldn’t the side (sail area) relative to track width affect its stability or chance of toppling? i.e. the narrower the track the more likely it is to tip over due to wind as compared to the same thing with a much wider track?
Yup, a narrower track will make it more likely to blow over a trailer with a wider track, the same sail area and side wind.
I’m wondering if the canvas portion is there because it is a cost effective, light weight way to enclose the non structural parts, or it is is designed to be removed to use the trailer as a display, perhaps at a farmers market or carnival.
The doors is then curious in that case. Odd little trailer regardless.
The curtain is for the show, the door is for the bathroom.
A brief Google search and a touch of intuition makes me think there’s an ultralight aircraft in there, with the fuselage down low and the detachable wings stored above.
My first thought was it looks a lot like the glider trailers we see around here, just taller.
So maybe it is an ultralight trailer, you probably wouldn’t be driving around on days when there’s massive winds anyway.
I was thinking airplanes and wings as well, so I’ll second Ultralight.
I’d say some sort of aircraft and/or part transport, as well. I’m surprised no one has mentioned the upper, half nose cone up front. That, alone, suggests that it’s aircraft related.
It could be as simple as “Run what you Brung,” the underlying structure being only that wide but enough for its intended purpose?
I was thinking display as well. Similar to the old screen-side pickups used by food vendors. Judging by the grass and the backing guide pole, it seems to get used often, and needs to be ready for use.
I bet it’s still 4 foot between the wheels and it just looks tall and skinny proportionately. The frame is probably one of those cheap utility types that you get at Harbor freight etc.
Perfect for transporting your collection of penny farthing bicycles.
Giacometti’s horse trailer for sure.
It was custom built for Alberto Giacometti’s family.