TC27 Aussie Overlander/Tradie vehicle

[CrazyKreations]

5 hours ago, Timewhatistime said:

The trailer's outriggers obviously gave some reason for questions and discussions. Here is another question:

I cannot see a middle differential. Both differentials seem to be driven by a worm gear/gear simultaneously.

So, is there a middle differential (in addition to the rear differential and the front differential)?

If not, the "sum" of the front outriggers' travel must be the same as in the rear. In other words: The four outriggers are not completely independent from each other; they won't be able to adapt to every height differences.

I do understand what you mean, however, If the caravan was put on a steep slope the outriggers obviously wouldn't be able to accept the height difference. If the outriggers were to be put on an uneven offroad terrain that is mostly flat but is far from perfect they would adapt to the height difference. Again, this will not be parked on the side of a mountain but a decent clearing.

Your argument that the outriggers will not adapt to every height doesn't make sense as you would have to ask yourself the question, Will you park the camper trailer on an extremely uneven or tilted surface?

Even in real life, realistically, no one will park their camper trailer on terrain that lacks a basic horizontal angle. If you are one of those people who engages in extreme camper trailer parking, I think my camper trailer will work but you would have to choose a safer more appropriate clearing/area to park your trailer

*The sum of the front travel does not have to be the same as the rear, they can lower independently of each other so they do adapt to the surface.

Edited August 31, 2024 by CrazyKreations
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[Timewhatistime]

I'm happy that you were able to get my point from my deficient description.  :-)

I look on the issue from a rather technical point of view - without having the pragmatic view of a real Aussie camping enthusiast.

From your answer I conclude that there is no middle differential.

[CrazyKreations]

Just now, Timewhatistime said:

I'm happy that you were able to get my point from my deficient description.  :-)

I look on the issue from a rather technical point of view - without having the pragmatic view of a real Aussie camping enthusiast.

From your answer I conclude that there is no middle differential.

There is no central differential. As I have said before, there is no need for a central differential. I will show an example of the outriggers in a video

[CrazyKreations]

Hey everyone, 

This is my last WIP Post on here for this contest submission. I want to thank everyone for reading and following on while I was building this model, I hope you all liked how the model turned out. I have a video that I will embed below of all the functions and features for this Contest entry so please have a look at that. I will release more videos of different mods and improvements and some videos of it driving outside and setting it up outside this contest discussion very soon :)

 

 

[Timewhatistime]

9 hours ago, CrazyKreations said:

There is no central differential. As I have said before, there is no need for a central differential. I will show an example of the outriggers in a video

After having seen the video I am not completely convinced that you got my point. 

The example in the video works just because you used obstacles that work:

(1 plate + 1 L (i.e. panel))

equals approximately

(no obstacle + 4 plates (i.e. a green brick with a green plate))

So, in sum there is nearly no height difference between rear and front. (The small difference is compensated by the unavoidable backlash, I presume.)

You are right: With this specific configuration (and its equivalents), there is no need for a central differential.

However, there are other configurations which would require one, viz. configurations which don't add up to an (nearly) equal amount.

An example: Place the panel and the green thingy under the front outriggers - and no obstacles under the rear outriggers. (I believe this will not be a situation a true camping enthusiast would fear, will it?)

I'm pretty sure you will see the effect...

 

Another thing: There seems to be an illegal connection (3:40 min in the video) in the trailer's towbar: The second blue 3 L pin is squeezed into two angled liftarms. It cannot be inserted into the pinholes completely.

Edited September 1, 2024 by Timewhatistime

[CrazyKreations]

Hello Everyone, Crazykreations here with another update to the truck. We have switched out the tyres that were mandatory for the TC27 competition with the tractor tyres that fit the same size rims for better grip offroading (The contest submission is over, so tyres don't matter:). Enjoy the video we made of it offroading in the wild!