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Steinwinter Supercargo under-trailer truck hauler - photo and video
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Aerodynamics? We'll have none of it...
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How hard would it have been to show a video of it on the road? Oh wait 1987, maybe there wasn't cheap video possible Beta.
Ralph
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Almost 35yo idea and nothing has come of it? Could it have been a bad idea. I’m going with yes! Imagine a major malfunction in a driveline component? Looks like zero access to any of the mechanicals. Also how do you disconnect this rig? I don’t see any landing gear or any device to take the pressure off of the tractor? Looks like a bad idea all the way around.
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Considering where the kingpin is located, it would make for some interesting challenges to turning corners
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baja
Considering where the kingpin is located, it would make for some interesting challenges to turning corners
Absolutely, the forward overhang can extend into opposing traffic lanes
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In the 1970s Strick developed an under cab truck trailer for red ball
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Also it was tried for vehicle transport rigs
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but the concept works well for extreme long loads requiring a rear steerage unit
https://youtu.be/Rn0OaxD3XuM
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Similar vehicle would be the new Volvo Vera concept. 1:56 video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Gc1zz5bl8I
What I believe is an altered Steinwinter also makes an appearance in the 1980s television show The Highwayman. Clip below at the 2:00 mark:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6I85a7zqrCo
And here is one in Lego. 0:17 video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCXn_O2GLs0
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Radioman
Almost 35yo idea and nothing has come of it? Could it have been a bad idea. I’m going with yes! Imagine a major malfunction in a driveline component? Looks like zero access to any of the mechanicals. Also how do you disconnect this rig? I don’t see any landing gear or any device to take the pressure off of the tractor? Looks like a bad idea all the way around.
Bright side; window easier to clean, mirrors easier to adjust.
