British 10-cwt trailer reference thread

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Alex van de Wetering

I think Hanno posted a picture of one on the forum before, but I can't seem to find it now. Anyway, these trailers seem to be based on the British 10cwt design, or maybe even based on actual British trailers. In case these Belgian trailers are modified British trailers, than you could consider using the wheels, springs and axle you salvaged to turn one of those trailers back to ww2 spec.

Here´s the link: Belgian Levacq trailer (was: Trailer ID: British 10-cwt?)

We now have confirmation these are not British-built trailers, although clearly patterned on them (similar to the Polynorm copies of the US Bantam quarter-ton trailer).

Hanno

[Alex van de Wetering]

Can anyone comment on the original lighting equipment as used on the 10cwt trailers?

Arjan was already able to help me with some questions, but somehow the lighting still isn't clear to me. Most of the restored trailers obviously have new lighting due to modern regulations, but what was the original equipment? Just a small light on the rear axle? lights on the fenders? Does the manual of the GS mk1 and mk2 cover the lighting?

Alex