Track trailer canvas

I currently have a box on the drawer bar. It holds my engel on one side on a fridge slide and there is storage space on the other side. The spare wheel is mounted vertically on the front of the box. One day I will put the spare under the front of the trailer as it's current location is not ideal. I can open the rear door of the defender fully mostly but if the trailer is slopping up or turned hard right I can't always open the door properly. I have a water tank under the front which I will need to move to the back. If you get psimpsons plans for the wheeel mount and jerry holders I would love a copy too.

I also hope to get a jackoff storage box to sit in the trailer tub. Like a ute body with lift up doors shelving etc. I will put my rooftop tent on top. I think this will be the perfect camping setup for me.

I'm guessing the pictured units were original test units, and a few changes happened (Lunette ring, U hooks, frame bar change, wheel carrier/jerry holder removal. Remember they are trying to sell, so offer what they can! Mine also has the spot welded U hooks, I can't see my ARN number, blue service/sale sticker is faded too much, I should try some digital enhancement! I have the koni shock numbers written down somewhere, they are adjustable. IIRC the axle size on the tactical is a bigger diameter than on the Eagle, yet the tactical is lower gross weight rated, but of course, everything military has lots in reserve.

I last contacted Pete Simpson in 2013! I (or maybe rar110) will have to see if I can chase him up on the track forum and pry those cad drawings from him!

Got onto Pete, he doesn't want his cad files to go out, he may make some kits up of jerry holders, spare wheel carrier etc., as he has done before, and sell them on. I said I would ask the question here to see how much interest and get back to him at some point and he could then chase up some prices.

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Originally Posted by LandroverScott

Hi, yes it's possible as lone as it's clearly specified it should be right.

Cheers

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So 100 td are you after one?

Hi Scott,
Sorry, have been tied up on other things and haven't been back on, so can I draw a sketch for you to consider mods?
Also, do you believe the shape/finish/seams of the one pictured above are the same as what you have, or is it's seams/shape different to suit the other bars?
I'm also trying to work out the flip of the flap so it does flip! The bottom corner may be a problem without change.

I think I will be stuffing you around too much to get a modified one, as not having seen one on, and working with one, I can't quite envisage how it will work with just a zip down the guts. Something would need to be done on the corners so you can throw the whole flap on the roof out of the way, but so the main canopy still keeps it support and shape. So at this stage I think it's best to say no, unfortunately, so you aren't stuffed around.
I think modified bars like pictured on the rear would work well, perhaps with internal ties or velcro straps to tie to the frame, then modified rear with zip so the flaps can be thrown back while the main canvas stays in place. This would also mean fixing the side corners over those pins with little centre brass flat catches or similar.

So I sincerely apologise if I have held up the precedings or artificially inflated numbers unnecessarily.
If you do make any extra's in the run, be sure to let me know in case I change my mind for some reason or another down the track.

What about a zip at the rear, parallel to one of the triangle tops. You could then unzip, and throw the rear panel on the roof, basically hinging on the opposite top side of the triangle.

I wouldn't mind this mod for my canvas. Is that possible? It would make rear access a bit easier.

I realise it's not perfect as there is still a vertical poll in the middle.

Looking at the pics the canvas sits so much better with the other frame, as it is supported each end full length and doesn't slump, this would be far preferable (to me) so I think I will eventually change my frame. Then the end canvas could be changed for full access. Alternatively a higher frame and zip similar to the haulmarks may be better.