1947 First CMP arriving to Argentina

[Bob Carriere]

Here is a picture of a similar trailer socket used on USA jeep trailers.... the same connector was used on CMP at the time.

I am convinced these heavy trailers were of USA origin.

I beleive both the trailer and the truck would have had the same connector and a four wire plug/cable stretched between the two.

Bob

[m606paz]

Originally Posted by Bob Carriere

Here is a picture of a similar trailer socket used on USA jeep trailers.... the same connector was used on CMP at the time.

I am convinced these heavy trailers were of USA origin.

I beleive both the trailer and the truck would have had the same connector and a four wire plug/cable stretched between the two.

Bob

Thanks you Bob!

CMP factory install these trailer socket?

[Grant Bowker]

One CMP I have did have a much smaller trailer lighting socket than the one above. The small socket had only 2 electrical contacts inside. This is reasonable if the return path is through the housing of the connector because CMP trailers usually did not use electric brakes. The only wiring would be for tail lights and brake light.
I believe I have a document showing the setup for CMP trailers but will not be able to look at it until tonight.

[m606paz]

Originally Posted by Grant Bowker

The small socket had only 2 electrical contacts inside.

Yes Grant!
Our LAAT have this small socket!

[motto]

I'm sure that one of these rather unique trailers can be seen on a youtube video being used by U.S. army personnel during road construction.
I don't know how to post links but the video link is given on the G503 'Other MV's US' forum under the 'Trucks 1/2 ton thru 2 ton' heading and titled 'We all need roads to drive on'. the trailer can be seen at about 10 minutes 30.

David

[rob love]

Originally Posted by motto

I'm sure that one of these rather unique trailers can be seen on a youtube video being used by U.S. army personnel during road construction.
I don't know how to post links but the video link is given on the G503 'Other MV's US' forum under the 'Trucks 1/2 ton thru 2 ton' heading and titled 'We all need roads to drive on'. the trailer can be seen at about 10 minutes 30.

David

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGFVgs9C-xY

The link below shows a good shot of the trailer from youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGFV...tailpage#t=664

[David Dunlop]

Terrific CMP photos. Thanks for posting.

Does anyone know how sales of this surplus actually worked in Europe after the war? I assume War Assets in Canada did not open branch offices overseas, say at Deelen, Holland, for example.

Were the vehicles given to the Dutch Gov't for disposal? Did the Dutch act as trustees for disposal? Did Canada just walk away from all the equipment?

David