Visiting Beaulieu this September we (me and my wife Titia) thought camping would be a great idea for a week visit to UK. So we started collecting all old stuff laying around from camping 25 years ago, as we decided to go with the Minor and therefor the caravan could not join. The old tent (from our son) was a bit small for two almost 60 year old having to hide for bad weather during a full week. So we decided to buy a new one. And than it started... Tent (big enough to stand upright), chairs, stretcher to avoid laying on the ground, etc, etc. It would not fit in the Minor. The decision was quickly made: We need a trailer!
And not just a trailer! It should fit into the spirit of the ancient times the Minor is from. This is what we found:
1977 homemade steel welded trailer in reasonable condition. That is when the project started - with a clear deadline: Test weekend in Twente August 26, one week later to UK.
First created a lorry to store it in the corner of the garage.
Fitting a tow bar on the Minor.
Removed the old wheel covers.
After grinding the complete trailer (inside and outside), painting can start.
Inside first primer coating
New wheel covers get a primer coating
Inside and outside in new color: Old English White
Wood for the lid prepared.
New wheel covers fitted, new wheels fitted (larger).
New cables for rear lights
New rear lights mounted
And working!
Lights and reflector completed
New grip for both the lids
Assembling the wooden rack for the lid (CD-covers are excellent for accurate spacing)
Lid complete with new grip and wooden rack
Cover for the inside
Just to check the size ;)
Almost finished
The final result
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