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| Procta Member Since: 03 Dec 2016 Location: Sunderland Posts: 5191  
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I have seen this before, but not exactly sure what they are / were used for. I take it they are heavy duty trailer that armed forces used to use? Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back
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17th Apr 2021 12:37am |
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| Keith5 Member Since: 27 May 2016 Location: Scotland Posts: 354 
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Procta - it started life as a Penman GS cargo trailer from the ground up its designed to be used behind an MOD wolf or similar.
Really solid base trailer running on Wold wheels with leaf springs, anti roll bar and hydraulic disc brakes. An absolute bargain when bought from Auction and it's clearly had next to no use. https://www.brightwellslive.com/lot/details/515917 Fast forward 9 months and 2 lockdowns and I'm hoping to have it as a base for future camping trips and expeditions fitted out with fridge, kitchen, water tank and roof tent. Keith Last edited by Keith5 on 17th Apr 2021 5:40am. Edited 1 time in total |
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17th Apr 2021 5:23am |
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| Keith5 Member Since: 27 May 2016 Location: Scotland Posts: 354
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In terms of paint and graphics, thanks for the comments.
I agree about getting the red line to carry through at the same level. I may also try it mocked up as a dotted line in the style OS use. I'm also thinking it would benefit from bringing the wrap onto the back doors to let it fade out as the co tour line reach the edge of the vehicle rather then being cut off at the edge of the panel on the rear tub.  Click image to enlarge Keith |
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17th Apr 2021 5:26am |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10784 
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That's a good idea with the dotted line and the lines fading out on the door
 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper. Clayton. |
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19th Apr 2021 8:05pm |
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| Keith5 Member Since: 27 May 2016 Location: Scotland Posts: 354
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Trailer has been painted and the trailer and 110 were wrapped on Thursday.
Quick photo on the way home Click image to enlarge And as we couldn't get a campsite booking for this weekend we went for a first picnic set up to check he fit and position of the awning. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Time to move on to the internals, 12 electrics, kitchen storage and sorting some better ventilation on the fridge compartment Keith |
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1st May 2021 8:57pm |
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| 90 Dreamer Member Since: 13 Jul 2019 Location: Oop North Posts: 2169 
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That looks excellent.......
Is there a reason you have no mudguards or simply not fitted yet?? |
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2nd May 2021 10:57am |
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| Keith5 Member Since: 27 May 2016 Location: Scotland Posts: 354
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They're on the to do list, the urgent to do list before I start doing any significant miles.
Custom fabrication has been a real pain. Not sure if it's covid related or the pieces are just too small but I've been let down by a couple of small fabricators and turned down by a couple of larger ones. I've got a drawing for 1" Box section frames to form running boards down each side integrating wheel arches which I'll top with some 2mm tread plate. Keith |
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2nd May 2021 2:12pm |
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| trailbear Member Since: 14 Sep 2016 Location: Scotland Posts: 405
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I am very impressed with that, not only following the actual build of the trailer but the colour and
graphics on both the vehicle and trailer. I always like to see colour matching but that’s just my OCD. |
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2nd May 2021 6:54pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10784
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That is looking great there Keith, liking the change with the broken red line
1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper. Clayton. |
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4th May 2021 8:35pm |
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| jedIKnight Member Since: 05 Sep 2021 Location: North West Posts: 36 
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You’ve done a great job and i only wish i had the skill set. Ill be doing one but it will basically be a penman with roof tent. |
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26th Sep 2021 10:11pm |
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| Procta Member Since: 03 Dec 2016 Location: Sunderland Posts: 5191
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looks great
Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back
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27th Sep 2021 4:50am |
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| familymad Member Since: 13 Dec 2011 Location: Bucks Posts: 3481  
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Great graphics. Can you extend it to his and hers T shirts and you all stand in one long line?!
 1951 80" S1 2.0
1995 110 300TDI 1995 90 300TDI |
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27th Sep 2021 5:06am |
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| Linds Hanson Member Since: 16 Jan 2021 Location: Cornwall Posts: 486
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Penmans definatley need a suspension lowering or hitch mod to get them to sit level behind a standard 110. They just dont look right with the steep rake
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11th Feb 2022 2:35pm |
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| Vitesse Member Since: 21 Mar 2014 Location: Sussex Posts: 386 
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The Penman was designed specifically for Military use to be slightly nose down.
if used with the correct height hitch etc, they are fine. (My setup below) Noted that they can rake lower in some applications and does look a little odd.
Click image to enlarge 2015 90 XS Santorini Black |
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11th Feb 2022 4:35pm |
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