Thread: Converting Series 3 rear end into trailer - tech questions

Originally Posted by p38arover

Build it as light as possible, get it weighed and registered and then add any extra strengthening, brakes, etc?

You will find that any trailer registered to carry over a certain weight (750Kg) will require brakes and if so also needs the yearly pink slip inspection irrespective of whether it weighs less than 254Kg. There are a couple of exceptions but you are unlikely to succeed in having them apply these days.

Over-run brakes are not accepted for trailers where the Aggregate Trailer Mass (ATM) is over 2000Kg. Over 200Kg there must be brakes operating on ALL wheels if it has more than one axle.

All trailers registered after 1 January 1981 and required to be fitted with brakes are also required to be fitted with a Parking brake. The use of hydraulic operated over-ride brakes incorporating a parking device are apparently no longer acceptable as it is possible that the hydaulic pressure may be lost and the trailer "parking" brake assembly will not safely stop the trailer from moving when parked. (NSW determination at least)

Bob

I have used the chassis and differential case on a SIII, We use the trailer regularly, we also used it on a 500 KM trip Jordan with a great part through the desert carrying 3 drums full of water and fuel. The trailer gave no problem at all, it was easy to maneuver with.

I am actually working on transforming it into a camper trailer.

As you can see in the attached picture I have bent the two chassis frames to form an A frame that was strengthen by welding to metal plates to increase the rigidity of the front end.
The hitch was then bolted to the frame through the plates. This setup levels the trailer with the 110.

I hope the pictures gives an idea.

Thank you for offering a glimpse of another part of the Land Rover world... That's a REAL expedition I presume your mates are the "Roadside Assist" service Was that diesel or petrol in the fuel drums?

Never ceases to amaze me that while there are problems aplenty in that part of the world, Land Rover enthusiasts are still out there going about their business...perhaps we should have the Land Rover Peace Initiative
cheers

Originally Posted by Hoges

Thank you for offering a glimpse of another part of the Land Rover world... That's a REAL expedition I presume your mates are the "Roadside Assist" service Was that diesel or petrol in the fuel drums?

Never ceases to amaze me that while there are problems aplenty in that part of the world, Land Rover enthusiasts are still out there going about their business...perhaps we should have the Land Rover Peace Initiative
cheers

We were caught in a "Djin" or dust devil when we were securing the barrels. The green barrels had water in them while the third had petrol.

I guess that most of the Land Rover enthusiasts will adhere to the Land Rover Peace Initiative.

By the way it is now very insecure if not to say impossible to travel from Lebanon to Jordan because of the problems you mention.

bump .... So does anyone have any pics of their converted trailers? Either pics of the works in progress our completed would be great.

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I have a tub and canvas canopy with fram all genuine Landrover if any one wants.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/trailers-v...d-rebuild.html

My work in progress

That's fantastic. Love ya work.