My BULLETPROOF Ex-Army Trailer

Sorry about the audio on this one - my mic wasn't turned on so I used the in-camera mic.
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[@daw4x486]

Glad you like the modifications we made for ya mate! Can't wait to get out for a wood run with ya

[@LimestoneCoastCustoms]

I've had my small trailer(6x4) for 40 years. It had been in a smash when I bought it, I repaired it & drove to Qld with it (when I moved there) I have rebuilt it 5 times over the years. No. 3 build it got Landrover hubs & wheels because my first 4wd was a Landy so it became a 4wd trailer & I also made it tipping. I too have 2 jerry can holders (1 permanent for water which is very handy) & the spare lives on top of a A frame for clearance. It's last rebuild it got a 360 deg hitch, 1100 kg Springs & a new floor. It's had a flogging over the years, going in some silly places & carrying some heavy weights. The only original parts left are the side walls & tailgate, everything else has been replaced at one time or another but I still refer to it as the original & it too will probably see me to my grave 🤣

[@191941pilot]

Love a good old trailer, mine is 53 years old. I was in prep at primary school when we built it, it got to stand on the floor when it was welded to the cross members, lucky enough not to stand on an actual weld and burn my foot. Still use it, its been rebuilt a few times, would hate to know how kilometres or miles that it has travelled. Love it when my nephew borrows it and I tell him its still 8 years older than him.

[@TOPOM42]

There's that sidetracked gear mocking me as it alludes me here in USA. Would be great to see you on a trip with those guys. Great video as always.

[@unimog404]

Awesome trailer 😍 I also gonna put a trailer behind my 1965 Unimog. I want to build it myself. Im allowed to build a 750kg trailer. And I going to put 40inch unimog tires under it with leaf springs from a Suzuki samurai 😃

[@Phil_McAvity]

I didn’t realize how bad the Anne Beadell Highway was until I joined the Facebook group ‘Anne Beadell Highway’. They reckon it’s the worst in Australia for corrugations. I won’t be taking the caravan lol.

[@harryfisher139]

It’s actually hell. By far the worst road I have ever driven. I actually don’t recommend it as a trip- not a lot to see, just a lot of car damage

[@BenMitro]

Same axe, only replaced two heads and three handles...having said that, I have more passion for my trailer(s) than my tugs.

[@graemecooper4100]

I rolled mine over on fraser when it was standard. You are correct. Standard width axle is dangerous. Extend draw bar is good too. Payed $600 for mine.

[@oldbloke204]

Saw one of these things up the street behind a modern 4wd one day that was completely rebuilt. Looked fantastic. If I had any mechanical ability I would have one of these things tomorrow.

[@ryantilley-general.shenanigans]

Loved it, as a former trailer manufacturer I've got a keen interest in how people setup and modify trailers. I've always dismissed ex army trailers for all the reasons you noted that you changed about it. I'm shocked at how rust free it is too, trailers are notorious for bad rust.

[@mickg9563]

Thanks for doing this one mate. As I'm looking at a trailer build soon it's great to see this. Such an old solid trailer.

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

Ah, interesting, we are just looking for a bigger trailer to replace the tiny little Erde. I think we are going for something enclosed though for security and it becomes a little shed when not in use. Older trailers are a good investment. The one we drag around on the back of the Coaster is 1980 although we did replace all the running gear in it.

[@fredsimages7895]

Love the trailer and all you have done to it. I almost brought one of these a few years back but ended up building one based on the same design but slightly larger. I recently removed the canvas top added a solid top a slide out kitchen and I am about to a roof top tent.

[@ppalla]

I did the Anne beadell highway with a fully loaded up Cape York Trailer. Independent dual shock suspension. Snapped an axle stub before ilkurka roadhouse.

[@neth77]

What a beast of a trailer.

[@nzmarkb8713]

That brings back a few memories, towed one of those behind Land Rovers plenty of k’s Snapped off a few pintle hitches also, don’t know about yours but the NZ Army ones had the hitch bolted as a weak point

[@ianmoore4327]

I have an old track trailer with the mc2 suspension. I love it.

[@harryfisher139]

I LOVE those!!

[@BenMitro]

Now that is a trailer!

[@NathanKingOverland]

Very interesting. Great video.

[@rickfranke4886]

Love the sidetrack shirt mate

[@tonydoggett7627]

With standard suspension and light loads you have to careful with big potholes, I’ve seen a few bounce & flip upside down!

[@brockstravels7586]

I have towed those a tome or two durinng my airforce carreer

[@benjarvie1072]

awesome vid mate - doing up a camper out of a no5 atm... yet to do the shocks and new springs.... you happy with the shocks used then ? i want to swap out the hubs too... did you have to swap the axle to do it ?

[@Dorko85]

This is no longer a NO5 trailer 🤣 mines behind my Defender so perfect width. Mines stock, with the only mods for the tail gate, added a jockey wheel and a DO35 hitch. Reason it’s so light is to let a soldier lift and push it by themselves and drop it if stuck out bush. Love my trailer so strong and full of character

[@BigTravo777]

Should do a cook up video in a location where the trailer would have some history?

[@overlandingwolf]

you cant beat the build quality from those times - the tech was simple. . I have a 1986 British Military Sankey trailer, uses the same Lunette ring and hitch setup (ex military defender 90 Wolf variant). I converted my trailer into a solid shell camper by adding a canopy to the top, night heater for the cold winters in the UK and off-road with it whenever I can. I think if you treat it well, it will never ever fail you - if you get a puncture you can still drag it out of the bush and fix it later with a hammer and a few other tools! I just wish I could get to Aus in mine and do some touring. Have you checked and changed the bearing on it? trailers have hard lives and the bearings take a beating! make a habit of touching the hub when you arrive somewhere to feel for excessive heat.

[@harryfisher139]

Totally agree mate. Yeah I do the bearings in the hubs every 6 months and just re-machined the hitch bearing 2 months ago

[@SirLuisBarrera]

I watch regularly your videos and I like your thorough approach to everything you do in life. How much do you estimate this whole trailer build will cost?

[@harryfisher139]

Abour 4.5k excluding about 100 hours of labour. It hasn’t been cheap

[@nnoddy8161]

Have the you looked at the latter ADF Haulmark 750kg trailer? Does it have a wider track to the No5?

[@harryfisher139]

Yeah it is a much bigger trailer. Longer, wider, heavier, has brakes etc. The track is wider but still not wide enough to track properly with my car/s

[@jamiecox7676]

Main reason for towing? I see firewood is a big part of it but could you get away with not taking it on a big trip?

[@harryfisher139]

Mainly firewood. I can definitely do without it, but I like towing and keeping stuff off my roof and putting weight on a 3rd axle instead of loading up my car

[@OfficalBackFire]

because ronny boi had one thats why

[@harryfisher139]

We bought ours in the same auction. I got him on to them.

[@OfficalBackFire]

@@harryfisher139 only messing with ya man im just jealous

[@marksomerville1275]

Watched Bush Tucker Man show other day. His trailer (same) got the woops so bad he could read his own number plate. ps, I've got some jousting sticks for sale.

[@harryfisher139]

How much for the jousting sticks?

[@marksomerville1275]

@@harryfisher139 $450, but for you $250...they're in good condition.

[@harryfisher139]

Bargain!

[@AndyTom9999]

Just wondering how you attach the pintle hook to you Prado?

[@harryfisher139]

It’s just a Reece hitch pintle hook mate

[@oldluxy]

Gday harry , do you know how heavy a standard one is ?

[@harryfisher139]

Yep, 350kg

[@Jay-_-Lee]

7:15 explore life is already at north of WA..

[@harryfisher139]

Yeah that was near Coral Bay

[@vincentpoole7588]

H/F. Look at fitting 255/80R17 BFG's that measure at 33" tall rubber mista ? This is what the guys Stateside fit to all modify 4Runner/Taco's for clearance ! V.

[@harryfisher139]

I would but getting a replacement in a city is hard, in a country town it’s impossible. I also want them to match the car so we can use them as spares

[@vincentpoole7588]

@@harryfisher139 H/F. Just noticed a Prado with amber spotties on Ten news trying to pull a submerged car under the flooded railway tunnel in Mt. Claremont ! Suppose it looked like your Tojo' rig ? V.

[@rubiconned]

Repping the sidetracked merch! 👌

[@harryfisher139]

Fun fact, I don’t wear any sponsor merch. Only other creators and mates

[@rubiconned]

@@harryfisher139 they are such an underrated channel. Definitely deserve more followers and likes.

[@carl.colleen.rover.adventures]

Beat me to it I was going to mention the Sidetracked shirt as well 👌

[@shanemullins9631]

I have the same trailer.

[@harryfisher139]

Yours is shit

[@cattymakes]

No5 trailers are a lot more than that these days unfortunately

[@DarrylSheather]

Drawbar extension is the answer Harry, changes the no.5 from psychotic to really well behaved.

[@harryfisher139]

Agreed. But the extra front weight has sorted this one out and I love that I can fit it in my driveway and turn around in tight spots

[@anbu999]

Because none has sponsored your a new trailer yet? don't kill me

[@harryfisher139]

Lol, I don’t need a sponsor for a wood trailer 😂 I actually have a camper on the way but that’s a whole different thing

[@anbu999]

@@harryfisher139 but your camper won't be able to float like this one.

[@harryfisher139]

We don’t know that for certain