Thread: Horndraulic 3 ton (dog) trailer.

Juest thought I'd introduce the latest accessory for my Mk3.



Bought it off ebay and with a bit of a luck, another enthusiast's bid didn't get placed and I saved about $300.

Plan was another mil enthusiast would bring it back from Victoria on his semi, but it needed to be flat towed to where he could pick it up. The result, I had tp drive down to Wodonga, acquire an unregistered vehicle permit and also head off along the Omeo Hwy to check the roadworthy condition of the trailer plus make the (absent) lights work, so the truckie could pick it up later with the pime mover.

On arrival it was obvious there were too many issues with the old wiring, including burnt wires, so a complete re-wire was required. Three hours later:



Having moved the trailer with the D4 to allow the re-wiring, I took a chance!



Arriving at the farm at mid-night, 20 1/2 hours after I left Sydney, still with a 3 hour drive back home.

This begs the question, why would you need a Mk4 when you've got a D4.

Nice trailer Diana!

Reference your request for a new rim in "Wanted" - is it not possible to repair the rim by welding?

Cheers Charlie

Originally Posted by chazza

Nice trailer Diana!

Reference your request for a new rim in "Wanted" - is it not possible to repair the rim by welding?

Cheers Charlie

There is invasive rust in the bead so would like a better rim for safety as we would like to get the trailer civilian rated so to be able to carry something up to the weight of a Bren Gun carrier (3.75T).

A repaired rim may be O.K. as a spare for a short drive, but ATM I don't have a spare at all.

Diana