Hi,

I'm about to embark on restoring a S2A, but prior to that I'm thinking I'll buy a box trailer to fetch and carry parts, etc.

I then started thinking it'd be good to buy one with fitted with S2A steel rims and tyres, and have it painted the same colours as I eventually want the 2A: LR "Olive Green" and "Limestone".

What I have in mind is a pretty basic box trailer , not intended for hairy-chested off-road use.

What suggestions can anyone contribute, with regard to features, etc.?

Does anyone have any pictures of a similar rig?

Thanks

Doug

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Perhaps you could PM me if you live in Brisbane, and have had a good experience with have a similar trailer custom built. I'd be interested to hear your recommendation.

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Shame you are in Bris Vegas, I have one in my yard that is made out of the back of a Series 2 ute, looks cool, thinking of getting rid of it to finance the rebuild of Daisy. Might try & post some pics later.

Thanks. I'm sure everyone would be interested to see the pics.

cheers

Doug

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I have similar ideas - and have got as far as acquiring a lwb tub to start from. My intention is to make it sufficiently light to be unbraked. The chassis will be made from scratch using rhs steel. Undecided whether to use new trailer springs or front Series springs minus a couple of leaves.

The main feature I plan is to use the rear end of another tub to make it double ended with a tailgate both ends - very useful for carrying long loads.

Wheels will certainly be Landrover, probably swb for lightness, and at the moment I am thinking of a tubular axle with a Series stub axle bolted on each end, although I have seen suggestions that solid one piece axles are mandated, so this may need modification.

John

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Now THAT will be something to see!

Keep us posted.

cheers

Doug

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There's also this:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....ayphotohosting

cheers

Doug

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Im going to be getting rid of the half series 2 chassis under my S2 tub for my trailer shortly so if anyone wants a rolling trailer chassis which is as heavy as a S2 to start with then it will be going cheap.

Im building a camping trailer to fit the RTT onto for longer stays than just over night and be able to take some gear with us due to the limited amount you can fit in a Disco.

It is getting an RHS chassis built on a backbone setup with A frame supports on the drawbar so it will be much like an army trailer.

It will be a bit heavier than most but it wont break.

Im also using XF Panelvan springs on a 75x75x6mm RHS axel with flanges welded on the ends to bolt Disco hubs etc onto the ends so spares are the same as the tow vehical and will run Disco hubs and maybe Hydraulic over ride disc brakes or may be country or series drums which would be more efficient.

I pretty much have all the bits (other than the brakes) all I need now is the time

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Hey Doug. I have a LWB tub which I need to be rid of if you're interested.

I also have a SWB tub on a shortened No 5 chassis, which I intend putting a hard top on.That's not for sale though.

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Hi Numpty,

Does the tub fit on No 5 Trailer?

Cheers

Richard

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