Rapier Trailer Enquirey

[ferretfixer]

Gentlemen, (Excuse Me ladies!) I am enquiring if anyone who owns a complete Rapier trailer could assist Me at all? I need to see a Photo of the CENTRE Brackets that go in the area of the Mudguards. That hold the CENTRE Hoop stick for supporting the tilt. Also would be useful, to see a pic of the hoop stick, connecting rods/bars & securing pins. That hold the complete tilt hoop stick set together. I have hankered after one of the trailers for a long time, & finally have one. I have sourced a N.O.S tilt & the three Hoop sticks. & would like to make the missing components. (Unless anyone has the missing rods/bars they wish to part with!) I think these trailers look far better than a 3/4 ton Sankey, & are more versatile for different purposes. You can sleep in one for a start! Is there a register of owners for these trailers at all? There are so many different variants I am beginning to discover! I have a CD ROM parts list. But would love to obtain a User Handbook if at all possible. Or even a copy. Anybody?............:cool2: Thank you in advance for your time & consideration to this request guys! Cheers! Mike. :thanx:

[ferretfixer]

Anyone able to assist Me on this Please?..........

[GeePig]

Do you have a picture of what you have got? We like pictures, they make us more gregarious

 

trevor

[ferretfixer]

Well, To be honest. I didn't think a picture of a trailer under a sheet. (Been Raining a LOT down here!) & a set of sticks on the floor with the tilt. Would interest you guys very much?........:cool2: I was aiming at the Rapier 1 Ton trailer owners, who are fortunate enough to own a trailer that is actually complete. :-D I NEED to see what the centre hoopstick mounting bracket LOOKS like. Then I can make one from any photos supplied on here. :cheesy:

[griff66]

nah we like pics of trailers under tarps!

[ferretfixer]

[ATTACH=CONFIG]84578[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]84579[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]84580[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]84581[/ATTACH] Well, I fail to see how these can help really. But here they are for you Griff! The last Two show the front RHS brackets for the hoop sticks. Which are an integral part of the trailer. The rear one's are similar. But I am assuming that the centres ones are a sepperate bolt on (?) unit that has a small raised tube to accept a hoop stick end. Are these bolted/Loose on top of the mudguards? There are no holes to evidence that these mounts were a bolt on/ removable fixture on this trailer. Can ANYONE supply a Photo/ Illustration. Of what these centre Mount brackets look like Please? Something from a parts list would be excellent, if a Photo cannot be done. My parts list CD ROM, does NOT show these brackets. That I need this information for. :embarrassed:Cheers! Mike.

[fv1609]

Mike the Technical Description is covered in EMER WHEELED VEHICLES U 210/8 but it doesn't cover what you want. It does reveal that the User Handbook is not an Army one but a RAF one in the form of AP 4675E(UH) but I don't have that I'm afraid.

[No Signals]

Don't know if this is the set up you are referring to

 

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk188/670719/P3090122.jpg

 

Found it on this thread, maybe there is something else on there with an answer

 

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/military-trailers/105380-rapier-resupply-trailer-detail.html

[davidtodd5]

Don't know if this is the set up you are referring to

 

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk188/670719/P3090122.jpg

 

Found it on this thread, maybe there is something else on there with an answer

 

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/military-trailers/105380-rapier-resupply-trailer-detail.html

 

 

do you have the side fitting jerry can holders for the rapier trailer?

if so would you be willing to deal i have a full set of hoops with all fittings.

Dave

[ferretfixer]

Mike the Technical Description is covered in EMER WHEELED VEHICLES U 210/8 but it doesn't cover what you want. It does reveal that the User Handbook is not an Army one but a RAF one in the form of AP 4675E(UH) but I don't have that I'm afraid.

 

Thanks for the snippet of Info Clive. It's now a start to locate one of these manuals! Cheers! :laugh:

[ferretfixer]

do you have the side fitting jerry can holders for the rapier trailer?

if so would you be willing to deal i have a full set of hoops with all fittings.

Dave

 

Hello Dave, Nice offer. But I HAVE the three Hoop sticks & a N.O.S Cover. Just need the connecting rods that go between all three. I will probably end up making them. As they are simple........It's Info/ a Picture of the Bottom Mounting bracket that goes on the wing. That I need, or indeed. Obtain a pair of them! I do not have any of the jerry can holding brackets with my Trailer Im' afraid. But I have seen plenty of pictures of them. I don't think they would be too difficult to make/ get made, yourself? Mike.

[fv1609]

Mike this might help with making the holders. This was a Mod in July 1979 to increase the strength of the retaining bars Items 1 & 2. I have detailed measurements & drawings of those if you want.

[ferretfixer]

Clive, That was very kind of you to look out this info. But sadly, Im not going to fit JC holders to my own trailer. What I REALLY need, is a picture/drawing/ details of the bracket that fits on the WING. To hold the CENTRE Hoop stick. I THINK I could make a cobble up to do the job. But I want to REPLICATE what the actual issue item looks like for mine. Cheers anyway Buddy!

[ferretfixer]

Is there REALLY nobody else on the Forum who owns a Rapier trailer complete with hoop sticks?.......:embarrassed:

 

I have had absolutely no positive response from any owners of these magnificent trailers. With my request to a photo/info/drawing of the centre wing mount. For the middle hoop stick.

 

I find it very difficult to believe no one has an example that is complete!..:blush: Come on guys! It's a very simple request!.....PLEEEEEZE!....:-D