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Wandering Willy · ******* Joined: 18 Jul 2007 Posts: 1016 Location: Norfolk

It looks like an ex-military trailer. It may have a NATO standard hitch rather than the more normal ball hitch. You need a matching pickup on your car to tow it safely. The hitch can be changed on the trailer but it costs quite a lot to do properly which may make the purchase a poor one.

I could be wrong, so it's worth a closer look if you are interested. If looked after, these are good strong trailers.

Willy

lucky · Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 10:21 Post subject:

Definately a standard NATO hitch on it.
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Graham Smith · *** Joined: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 127 Location: Poole, UK

If I was considering it, i'd replace the tow bar with an AL-KO 3 tonne braked axle hitch....
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"Miranda":- 1994 HDJ80, Allisport Intercooler, Warn winch, ARB bullbar, OME suspension 6cm lift, Long Range tank, TJM Spare Wheel Carrier

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uk_vette · Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 19:19 Post subject:

Hi Graham,
I was looking at it also.
A couple of things put me off.
It is very heavy, even when empty
It has a small volume carrying capacity, even though can carry huge weight.
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Back to the South Africa stuff again,
This is on the bay
http://cgi.e bay.co.uk/VENTER-TRAILER-UNDER-750-KG-500-KG-PAYLOAD_W0QQitemZ250363995714QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item250363995714&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318

garystockton · Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 23:32 Post subject:

Heh heh - that's the hearse!! That trailer is used almost exclusively in SA behind taxis on long routes - and has usually got a coffin (occupied Shocked

) in it whilst transporting the deceased 'home' for burial - usually from Jo'burg down to the Eastern Cape / Lesotho. Good trailer - not to be taken off-road, but if it's the 3CR12 stainless one will last well - my dad has one and it's been going for years, and he lived in KwaZulu-Natal (Richards Bay) with heavy rust conditions Rolling Eyes

Now in the Cape, where stuff also rusts...

Graham Smith · *** Joined: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 127 Location: Poole, UK

Ja, the Venters are great at their job, but would really struggle on a trans-Africa.
If you want photos of my trailers draw-bar to compare with this venter, I can take and send.
The difference is huge. A light weight trailer would need lots of additional welding/strengthening and a new axle to do the job.

I also recommend having a braked trailer axle - in fact in the EU it is law over a certain weight.
Some trailers such as Afrispoor dont always have an axle brake..
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"Miranda":- 1994 HDJ80, Allisport Intercooler, Warn winch, ARB bullbar, OME suspension 6cm lift, Long Range tank, TJM Spare Wheel Carrier

"Dessie": Desert Wolf Lynx off-road trailer