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L110CDL



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I'm liking the design on the trailer, then going onto the 110, but the only thing i would change ie where the red line goes from the trailer to the 110 be at the same level, not as where the 110's red line is now, a bit high at the moment Very Happy 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.


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Procta



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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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Keith5



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Santorini Black
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


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Keith5



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Santorini Black
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.


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 Keith
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L110CDL



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That's a good idea with the dotted line and the lines fading out on the door Thumbs Up 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.


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Keith5



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Santorini Black
Trailer has been painted and the trailer and 110 were wrapped on Thursday.

Quick photo on the way home


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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.


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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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That looks excellent.......

Is there a reason you have no mudguards or simply not fitted yet??
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Keith5



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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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trailbear



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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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L110CDL



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That is looking great there Keith, liking the change with the broken red line Thumbs Up 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.


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jedIKnight



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Keith5 wrote:
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.


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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Procta



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looks great Thumbs Up Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

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familymad



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Great graphics. Can you extend it to his and hers T shirts and you all stand in one long line?! Laughing Laughing 1951 80" S1 2.0
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Post #922935 27th Sep 2021 5:06am
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Linds Hanson



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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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Vitesse



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
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. Thumbs Up



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 2015 90 XS Santorini Black
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