Rapier Resupply trailer in detail.

[101 Ron]

I know nothing of these trailers or how they were used.
I have taken pics of one in very good condition.
The trailer features box section steel chassis and the rest of construction is mostly alloy.
Hydraulic over ride brakes are fitted.
The floor is very strong and the size of the trailer looks like it could carry six reload missles in boxes being stacked in three, two high.
The trailer has a leveling / lower set up the reasons for I do not know.
The suspension is rubber just like the rear suspension on a mini moke.
A hand brake is fitted and the wheels are five stud.
A tail gate is fitted and the lighting is the same as used in a 101 landrover.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/674.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/675.jpg

[101 Ron]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/671.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/672.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/673.jpg
The above appears to be a tie down point for the missle boxes....or Helo lifting.

[101 Ron]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/667.jpg
Note the pin which is removed from the suspension to lower or adjust to level trailer.( above)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/668.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/669.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/670.jpg

[101 Ron]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/662.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/663.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/664.jpg
Parking hand brake lever works on the over centre princple( above)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/665.jpg
leveling jack whidh folds down, one per side (above)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/666.jpg
101 style lights above.

[101 Ron]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/657.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/658.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/659.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/660.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/661.jpg

[101 Ron]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/651.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/652.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/653.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/654.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/655.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/656.jpg

[Shonky]

Another one with all the racking in-situ:

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk188/670719/P3090122.jpg

[PeterP]

Andrew,

Was this picture taken at Corowra this year?
Looks very much like ARN 31-213

Peter

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Andrew,

Was this picture taken at Corowra this year?
Looks very much like ARN 31-213

PeterDon't you recognise Hilton in the background?

[PeterP]

Don't you recognise Hilton in the background?I was not there, just the trailer in company of good friends makings its way gradually from SA to QLD.

[Shonky]

Yep - at Corowa. ;)

[Lotz-A-Landies]

I was not there, just the trailer in company of good friends makings its way gradually from SA to QLD.Gradually is right, Hugh to Corowa, Justin to Windsor in Sydney, sat around a Monty's place then off the God's Country with someone else.

[PeterP]

Now I have the trailer home I have been having a better look at it, it is certainly a strange puppy. Seems mine is SN: 02
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/53.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/54.jpg

Originally I thought some of the racks on the side, front and back would have been gerry can holder but they are for something a bit more technical that that. I think they were used to assist in arming the missiles prior to fitting to the launch trailer. They are all different and have clips and pins everywhere. If any anyone has any clues it would be appreciated.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/55.jpghttps://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/56.jpghttps://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/57.jpg

Only problem is an easy fix, the hand brake lever is broken. Other than that it is in great condition. https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/58.jpg

All Trailer pics - http://users.comcen.com.au/~peterp/LR101FC%20Progress/Trailer/index.html

Cheers,
Peter

[Kenharley]

One of these has arrived in my shed..will post numbers later