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AJC

Member Since: 30 Nov 2015
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 1366

My Sankey Trailer

Bought sankey mk2 about 6 weeks ago off a chap off here.

Roof tent was sold on and the timber top removed.

Stripped of its brackets and lights, finally found time to start painting it this weekend.

Bronze green with buzzweld CIO on the chassis, once I've got a car off the ramp I am going to put it on and finish the underside.

Quite happy with the way its starting to look, just to build a back for it now, when time allows.

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18th Jun 2018 1:44pm

JeremyJ

Member Since: 16 Nov 2011
Location: Aylesbury
Posts: 1758

Quite a transformation, looking good!

What are the mk1 Fiestas I see hiding away? I’ve got a real desire for a mk1 xr2 that I must get out of my system one day!

18th Jun 2018 6:49pm

AJC

Member Since: 30 Nov 2015
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 1366

The black one is an XR2, my mate owns both mk1’s in the picture. The silver one is a 1.1s which he’s actually just sold tonight to finance the restoration of the xr2.
It was his first XR2 when he was 18. He’s 40 next year!

18th Jun 2018 7:54pm

VVS210

Member Since: 12 Nov 2016
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 953

Learned to drive in a 1.1 Supersport in Signal Amber, unfortunately got written off by my Mum (her car) shortly after I passed my test

Is that also an Escort Cosworth lurking in the background too?

19th Jun 2018 9:36am

AJC

Member Since: 30 Nov 2015
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 1366

Yes, the escort is mine, there's a few more other treasures hidden under covers from my youth

19th Jun 2018 12:19pm

AJC

Member Since: 30 Nov 2015
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 1366

Spent the day modifying the trailer ready for the fridge slide

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10th May 2020 5:17am

LandRoverAnorak

Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 11324

Nicely done. You don't see too many trailer builds where the tub is altered to suit. They usually either remain as a simple trailer or are completely replaced with new bodywork. Darren

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"You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia

10th May 2020 7:18am

AJC

Member Since: 30 Nov 2015
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 1366

Thank you.

I kept the tub as I had the choice to always turn it back into a simple sankey if need be. I would do another based on a new frame though on a sankey chassis.

10th May 2020 2:06pm

Stacey007

Member Since: 25 Sep 2015
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 3795

Looking good,

That fridge is a bit of kit

are you going to run it off solar and leisure type battery's?

Do you build the high box around the tub, Like that. Especially if it could almost bolt on / off depending on use.

10th May 2020 3:04pm

Oakseywick

Member Since: 20 Dec 2014
Location: Cirencester
Posts: 1000

I saw this earlier on the sankey Facebook group page nice conversation

what do you think of the quality of the door, I am looking at getting some from Hartford commercial aswell. Andy
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10th May 2020 3:07pm

AJC

Member Since: 30 Nov 2015
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 1366

Yes. This way the top canopy can be unbolted and it’s a trailer again. Also all the electrics are bolted to it except the leisure battery which sits in the tub.
Currently no solar panel but that’s next job to do.

Hartford window is spot on. This is the 3rd I’ve had from them now.

10th May 2020 5:36pm

AJC

Member Since: 30 Nov 2015
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 1366

thinking of selling the trailer if anyone is interested. can come with or with out the tent and awning.

fridge slide will be left in but keeping the fridge,

price dependant upon how complete it is when it goes.

thanks

15th Nov 2022 3:26pm

AJC

Member Since: 30 Nov 2015
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 1366

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15th Nov 2022 3:51pm

AJC

Member Since: 30 Nov 2015
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 1366

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15th Nov 2022 3:53pm

AJC

Member Since: 30 Nov 2015
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 1366

Trailer has 240 hookup wired in with small consumer unit and 2 x 240v sockets, ideal if you want a proper toaster or microwave.

on that i have wired in a 12v charger that charges the 120Amp leisure battery. this way you can run all the 12v items from the battery and simply leave it on charge when not in use to bring back up to full charge.

interior lights in trailer and the inside has been professionally lino'd which is great incase of any liquid spills, it is also quite good as an anti slip.

inside the cutlery area there are 2 x led lights, storage for all pots, pans, plates etc. i also keep my backup stove in there as it slots in nicely.

externally there are 2 x deep sea 12v sockets, assorted USB sockets around the trailer and 1 x external flood light for lighting up the rear.

the back door is on a gas strut which works perfectly, anti luce clips hold it down and also allow you to padlock though them to prevent being opened.

both wheels are wolf wheels with brand new goodyear wrangler MTR's.

A frame has been extended by 500mm, tows so much better and also allow for rear door of defender to open when connected. 2 x jerry can holders on the A bar along with a full size spare wheel for the trailer.

15th Nov 2022 3:58pm

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