Thread: Ex-Army trailers

G'Day Stooge.

That is a "No. 5 Trailer".

Expect to pay upwards of a grand for a good one, although there are some around who have picked them up cheaper.

It is worth noting a few things about these trailers:

1) The track width is the same as a Series LR - different to 110/Defender etc.
2) They have a lunette ring in place of a ball hitch (although this may be preferable depending on what you are using it for)
3) They are unbraked
4) They have quite inadequate lights
5) They are wired with 12 core to suit the 12 pin plug
6) Unless modified, they have no tailgate!
7) They are quite sought after and collectable in standard form.


As a REMLR member, I am inclined to implore you to not butcher a nice old Army trailer. If you are capable of building your own, it will be cheaper, and more suited to what you need. ie, Better.

In the Trading Post a there is one for sale in Lara Vic. he's asking a bit too much for it though, $2500.
Off Road Aluminium Heavy Duty Trailer - Trading Post

Not such a stretch Pawl... The last one I saw on eBay went for $2750!

The fact is, ive priced the parts to build a tough trailer, and to be honest, these things are worth the 2k price (as long as they arent completely rusted out). If I get one, I plan to just change the hitch, fix up the wiring and build a lid for it. I also like the idea of owning a piece of Australia too

Originally Posted by stooge

The fact is, ive priced the parts to build a tough trailer, and to be honest, these things are worth the 2k price (as long as they arent completely rusted out). If I get one, I plan to just change the hitch, fix up the wiring and build a lid for it. I also like the idea of owning a piece of Australia too

You would be far better looking for a Track "Tactical Trailer".



They have:

1. Tailgate.
2. Same track width as a Defender.
3. Longer wheelbase than No.5 making for easier backing with long wheelbase vehicles.
4. Coil Springs.
5. Brakes.

If you do decide to butcher a no 5 trailer. A mate has a treg hitch that will replace the lunette. I am sure he will swap.

Diana

Originally Posted by Lotz-A-Landies

You would be far better looking for a Track "Tactical Trailer".



They have:

1. Tailgate.
2. Same track width as a Defender.
3. Longer wheelbase than No.5 making for easier backing with long wheelbase vehicles.
4. Coil Springs.
5. Brakes.

If you do decide to butcher a no 5 trailer. A mate has a treg hitch that will replace the lunette. I am sure he will swap.

Diana

How much do these go for tho? And are there any available? I would look at these too if theres any around.

I'd like one of those too
How about a Sankey /Is their wheelbase compatable with a Defender ?
Thanks,
Mary

Thanks for you replies. I have however, bought a No.5

So when I have it, ill post up some pics. For my purposes I think I would be more than happy with it.

Cheers,