scruffyHerrbert Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 hoping some of you can offer some advice on this style of trailer - couldn't find any other images so lifted this one from another thread (apologies if these have been discussed before - have looked for old threads but not found any discussions) guess my initial question is - tow vehicle - would my RB75 (air over hydraulic brakes, GTW 11,000kg) be suitable - could the spare port on the quad-valve be used to provide a feed to operate trailer brakes or were they designed to be towed by something bigger with full air system? also interested to know - weight - how much do they tend to weigh unladen? (plated around 5-5.5t gross?) - brakes - are there inherent problems given their age, standing etc? (parts availability? etc.) - body - steel frame with aluminium panelling or am I likely to find a rotten hardwood frame? thanks in advance for any info, comments or pointers, paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruffyHerrbert Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 (edited) slightly different build here - listed as a Brockhouse KS2138 - this type seem to be fitted with 9.00x16 tyres (whereas the one above has maybe 13" or smaller?) are they insulated? braked on each corner? havn't found any box dimensions yet - were they available in a variety of lengths or one size only? Edited February 14, 2012 by scruffyHerrbert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goncalo Mendes Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 It seems to be a Brockhouse WWII type . Not sute about the the weight. I think they had one rated to 3 ton, on torsion bar suspension (straussler type), and another rated to 5 to in normal spring suspension. Maybe someone has the technical specs could confirm post some data. I would like to know the wheelbase, dimensions too! Could you post some photos of your trailer? As for parts, your trailer type doesn't appear many times, as your search for images already give a clue. From other trailers, I think that it as a wood frame... At least I have seen this type of construction on other wartime trailers. Wheels 10.50x13 seems to be rare too. The trailer itself is rare, and worth saving! I hope that someone with more knowledge, can give a more accurate reply. Best cumpliments, G_Mendes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redmat Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Searching on the internet, I found some discussion and information on Brockhouse trailers here- http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/showthread.php?t=9264&page=2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksmum69 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Good evening, can anyone please confirm if this is a Brockhouse? And if so what is their history pls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean N Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Jacksmum, as Clive confirmed in your other topic, yours is a Rubery Owen made. Judging by the registration it's around 1970-ish. These 2 ton 4 wheeled trailers were made by a number of different makers in two types, the earlier being narrower track. They were used for a variety of purposes, as office trailers (signals, mobile labs, etc. etc.), stores, or there was a flat version often with the Meadows 27kVA generator mounted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-boy Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 In Detmold, Germany in the early 70s, with 4 Field Wksp REME, we had an office trailer and a flatbed fitted with an L60 carrying frame, both used by the power pack repair section. Both towed by AEC 10 tonners. Not sure of manufacturers but Rubery Owen comes to mind. Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 10 hours ago, Sean N said: Jacksmum, as Clive confirmed in your other topic, yours is a Rubery Owen made. Judging by the registration it's around 1970-ish. These 2 ton 4 wheeled trailers were made by a number of different makers in two types, the earlier being narrower track. They were used for a variety of purposes, as office trailers (signals, mobile labs, etc. etc.), stores, or there was a flat version often with the Meadows 27kVA generator mounted. Hi Sean the Meadows generator was on a Sentinel trailer, this trailer was used for a number of roles, they dated back to the 50”s. regards Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally dugan Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 the earliest this trailer could have been made is 1967/68 because that's when the F G series of numbers came into use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean N Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Richard Farrant said: Hi Sean the Meadows generator was on a Sentinel trailer, this trailer was used for a number of roles, they dated back to the 50”s. regards Richard Hi Richard, yes, I was referring to that class of trailer (FV2500) irrespective of make, rather than the Rubery Owen per se. Edited August 8, 2020 by Sean N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peakrec Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 (edited) Hello all, Does anyone know what the track rod ends are, size, designation, are they used on anything else. I am after 4 (2 left, 2 right hand thread) for my Rubery Owen (FV2500) 4 wheel trailer. they are female threads with external threads on the steering tubes. Many thanks Nigel Edited August 9, 2020 by Peakrec did not quite read correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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