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Mike_B

Member Since: 23 Jan 2011
Location: Moray
Posts: 550

Just bought myself a Penman trailer for an expedition build

I've just managed to get hold of a N.O.S Penman trailer to eventually create an exped trailer. I'm not in any rush to do it but though it might be useful to grab a trailer now, whilst the last couple are knocking about.

Its a Penman GS trailer manufactured for Project CAST. It was made to carry a generator.

Only 34 (plus one prototype) were ever built so they're quite rare in this condition. Having said that, I'm pretty sure the existing GS trailer fleet within the MOD will start to appear at Witham SV in the next year or two as they get removed from service under the rationalisation programme. Still, I'd rather have a brand spanking unmolested version of a trailler, that coast £10k brand new. (only the MOD would pay such prices!!)

As far as I can tell, theres only one more of these for sale in the UK.

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9th Feb 2015 2:20pm

Mike_B

Member Since: 23 Jan 2011
Location: Moray
Posts: 550

Here's what it was designed for...

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9th Feb 2015 2:32pm

gilarion

Member Since: 05 Dec 2013
Location: Wales
Posts: 5084

2007 Defender 90 Other CSW Trident Green

That’s one hell of a solidly built trailer makes my Bateson one look like is built out of tin foil

For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..

http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1

9th Feb 2015 2:36pm

Mike_B

Member Since: 23 Jan 2011
Location: Moray
Posts: 550

They're Army tough!

I've used them a few times in work albeit the GS cargo versions with a Stainless tub. They're tough as anything but quite heavy obviously. Built to last and actually quite nice to tow. Some owners extend the towing arm as they can be tricky to reverse, being so short..

9th Feb 2015 2:49pm

theorangebandit

Member Since: 03 Jun 2013
Location: Stowmarket
Posts: 862

I can second the comment on the quality of penman trailers , you'll struggle to dent it! A worthy upgrade to the sankey. Little bit jealous lol

9th Feb 2015 5:15pm

Mike_B

Member Since: 23 Jan 2011
Location: Moray
Posts: 550

Having towed one to the top of a small mountain for my sistes in laws wedding (long story) I was sold. They're awesome!

There's still one available....!

9th Feb 2015 7:30pm

Fatboy Slim

Member Since: 04 Feb 2008
Location: Bridgend
Posts: 1006

Dare I ask what the going rate is on one??

9th Feb 2015 7:42pm

steve E

Member Since: 06 Mar 2011
Location: Tenby
Posts: 2073

There is one for sale in Barry Stu.
It's £1299.00

9th Feb 2015 8:22pm

Fatboy Slim

Member Since: 04 Feb 2008
Location: Bridgend
Posts: 1006

Oooh ! Whereabouts mate???

9th Feb 2015 8:43pm

steve E

Member Since: 06 Mar 2011
Location: Tenby
Posts: 2073

It's on ebay Stu
4 days left on it. It's been on for a while now and the owner of the company is selling off his collection of ex army Defenders.
I can't do the link thing but type in Penman trailer on ebay and it should come up.
I found it by accident by typing Land rover Defender and then choosing closest first and giving a Cardiff postcode.
Interesting vehicles they've got mate.

9th Feb 2015 8:53pm

munch90

Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: guildford
Posts: 3558

sorry ive never understood the fascination of sankey trailers for normal use

against
too high to lift heavy load in to
painted steel and rust
hitch too high
ring hitch
no tailgate on some
stepped floor ,no flat load space
leaf springs
fixed sides

for
strong
same stud pattern

I did buy one many many years ago when I first got into land rovers ,started to strip it down to refurb (it was good condition anyway ) , then stood back looked at it and then got bottles out , cut it up and in the iron bin it went !

sorry if you got or like them , just my pennys worth on them

9th Feb 2015 8:56pm

Mike_B

Member Since: 23 Jan 2011
Location: Moray
Posts: 550

The one at Barry isnt for sale anymore.....!

The only one I know of now is at Nene. Its £1500 plus VAT..

9th Feb 2015 9:08pm

theorangebandit

Member Since: 03 Jun 2013
Location: Stowmarket
Posts: 862

There you go http://ebay.us/3d6dXh

9th Feb 2015 9:38pm

steve E

Member Since: 06 Mar 2011
Location: Tenby
Posts: 2073

That's odd
It was there earlier this evening

9th Feb 2015 9:38pm

Mike_B

Member Since: 23 Jan 2011
Location: Moray
Posts: 550

I think he's probably forgotten to remove the advert. He sold me the last one earlier..

9th Feb 2015 10:09pm

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