08-07-2010, 09:41 PM
[cool][#0000ff]Good score. If you have the kind that the wheels come off...when you undo the wing nut...you can do a lot with those. The inside diameter of the holes on the axles is 3/8" so you can attach the wheels to any 3/8" steel rod or threaded rod. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I have made several different models for my float tubes. Pics attached.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]For a toon the big question would be strength. They hold a lot of weight on my tubes sometimes but not sure if they would carry a fully loaded toon. You will just have to try it out. Instead of PVC you might use metal struts. Having two wheels instead of one will give you a lot more stability. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The main idea I use with the tubes is to have a frame that quickly attaches to the bottom of the seat, for central support. But on a toon you could create something for the struts to just slip up inside while in use and be quickly removeable when you get to the water...or back to your vehicle. And you could put them wherever the center of balance would be to make it easier to lift and move.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I would suggest mounting them at the rear of your rear deck, if possible and then using the foot rests for carrying handles. Most of the weight will be on the rear and the wheels.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Good luck.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I have made several different models for my float tubes. Pics attached.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]For a toon the big question would be strength. They hold a lot of weight on my tubes sometimes but not sure if they would carry a fully loaded toon. You will just have to try it out. Instead of PVC you might use metal struts. Having two wheels instead of one will give you a lot more stability. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The main idea I use with the tubes is to have a frame that quickly attaches to the bottom of the seat, for central support. But on a toon you could create something for the struts to just slip up inside while in use and be quickly removeable when you get to the water...or back to your vehicle. And you could put them wherever the center of balance would be to make it easier to lift and move.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I would suggest mounting them at the rear of your rear deck, if possible and then using the foot rests for carrying handles. Most of the weight will be on the rear and the wheels.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Good luck.[/#0000ff]
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