Trailer motor mover

[thehomeengineer]

Your hitch-ball-standpipe is a simple lever (or moment arm). Its pivot point is where it is attached. The trailer weight (load, brakes, incline, etc.) is a force. When the ball moves, the trailer force reacts against it and wants to rotate it around its attach point. The wheels on the ground resist this movement until the force is great enough to start lifting the other end. The ball is not located in the center of the chassis so the tipping force will vary depending on the direction. I believe your "lock" restricts rotation of the ball, greatly minimizing the tipping effect. This is why I am interested in your locking mechanism.

I have posted a link to the hitch lock located at Trailer motor mover ball locking mechanism
Hopefully will help

[LeeHael]

The setup looks solid, especially with those heavy-duty wheels and the locking mechanism. For the winch switch issue, replacing the plug with a higher quality one sounds like a good move.

[thehomeengineer]

The setup looks solid, especially with those heavy-duty wheels and the locking mechanism. For the winch switch issue, replacing the plug with a higher quality one sounds like a good move.

The plug and socket has now been upgraded to a Plessey which has solved the intermittent fault. On close inspection, the plug was very loose in the socket which I believe was causing the fault rather than loose or damaged wire.

[Jon]

Congratulations thehomeengineer - your Trailer Motor Mover is the Homemade Tool of the Month for August 2024!

This is not only an excellent tool build, but the total project also encompassed multiple other homemade tools, including: Trailer Ball Locking Mechanism, Winch Plug and Socket Modification, Underslug Motor Plate, Winch Spool Modification, and Trailer Mover Hubs.

Some more good builds from August:

Burnishing Tool by Mook
Cable Stripper by thehomeengineer
Windshield Seal Installation Tool by Frank S
Cutoff Tool by winkys workshop
Ornamental Turning Device by The Hobby Machinist NZ
Allen Wrench Handle by rgsparber
Knife by Mazay
Forcing Screw by Alans Home Workshop
Bar Stock Bender by orioncons36
Hoe Bucket Cleaning Method by hemmjo
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Cordless Battery Pack Repair by ercaneverything
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Engineer's Parallels by Improvised DIY
Milling Table Tool Setter by Alans Home Workshop
Engine Trolley Modification by th62
Lathe Polishing Attachment by mariost
Lathe Chuck Stop by mariost
Welding Torch Holder by orioncons36
Debris Fork by Chips O'Tool
Welding Cart by winkys workshop
Sharpening Attachment by PaulsGarageProjects
Workbench by Cazual Haze


thehomeengineer - You'll be receiving a $250 cash prize, in your choice of Amazon, PayPal, or bitcoin. Please PM me your current email address and prize choice and I'll get it sent over right away.

And, you'll now notice the four-column award in the awards showcase in your postbit, visible beneath your username:



Nice work