Fold-Up Farm Parade Float
"I collect farm toys of all sizes and display them in a museum in Alice, N. Dak., but I like driving in parades and wanted a float to advertise my museum," says Andy Bunn, who put together a permanent rolling exhibit that he doesn't have to take down after each parade.
"I started with a flatbed trailer and created a farm scene on it using buildings my dad had built for me to play with as a child. I added farm toys, using eye bolts to hold them in place.
"I needed something that would trail at high speeds since we have to travel some distance on the road. My dad helped me construct a stiff hitch that lets the front wheels of the trailer float. To back up, we made a lever that controls the front wheels independent of the hitch. I've pulled this trailer at 65 mph and it trails perfectly.
"In transport, the hinged sides fold up like a box. When we get to the parade, they hang down and act as signs. For storage, we put tarp bows across the top and cover the wagon with canvas. When I reach the parade grounds, I can be ready to go in 5 min."
Contact: FARM SHOW- Followup, Andy Bunn, 4673 142 Ave. S.E., Alice, N.Dak. 58003.
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Fold-Up Farm Parade Float AG WORLD Ag World 19-6-20 "I collect farm toys of all sizes and display them in a museum in Alice, N. Dak., but I like driving in parades and wanted a float to advertise my museum," says Andy Bunn, who put together a permanent rolling exhibit that he doesn't have to take down after each parade.
"I started with a flatbed trailer and created a farm scene on it using buildings my dad had built for me to play with as a child. I added farm toys, using eye bolts to hold them in place.
"I needed something that would trail at high speeds since we have to travel some distance on the road. My dad helped me construct a stiff hitch that lets the front wheels of the trailer float. To back up, we made a lever that controls the front wheels independent of the hitch. I've pulled this trailer at 65 mph and it trails perfectly.
"In transport, the hinged sides fold up like a box. When we get to the parade, they hang down and act as signs. For storage, we put tarp bows across the top and cover the wagon with canvas. When I reach the parade grounds, I can be ready to go in 5 min."
Contact: FARM SHOW- Followup, Andy Bunn, 4673 142 Ave. S.E., Alice, N.Dak. 58003.
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