Westfalia Trailer, before and after...........

[clyde]

Towbars!!!!!!!!!!!!! dont talk to me about towbars, you must have about 7 by now.

 

[Araon]

Hello guys, I did have a hankering for one of these but just curious for the dimensions of the box at the mo if anyone can assist... :wink:

 

[Cali_bay]

Hi Araon,

The approximate dimesions of the box are 1200x900x400mm (LxWxH) with an overall width of 1400mm to the outside of the wheel frames.

 

[Araon]

cheers for that.....missed out on a couple of trailers on ebay today :? bizzare since the guy only sent me the link today....

 

[Araon]

OK trailer queens out there, whats a good price to pay for a trailer in need of restoring but in very good condition and useable now...

I have the chance on 2 one with lid and surround, one without but with cover....

one of the hinges is shagged/missing on the lidded and a minor issue with the mudgaurd on another....

Help appreciated

 

[Cali_bay]

I probably paid a bit over the odds for mine at £299, it was generally solid but still requiring some work to tart it up (strip down, paint and new rivets). I have seen some going for £450 with the lid and over £700 for ones with the top frame & canopy. Sometimes if you want something you just have to go for it. I just looked at the cost and quality of a new one and the decision was made.

Mine didn't have a lid, but I am in the process of making one to near OG spec. Hinges are quite easy to make.

One word of warning though, check the condition of the suspension elastomers. These are about £100 per pair :shock:

 

[Araon]

Cheers for that, I actually favour the one without lid myself, and hes asking what seems a lot need to view and try and knock him down....

may see if he'll do a deal on two then try and pass one on :?

 

[Jason]

I paid £450 for mine with lid and 'W' rack. Ones without the lid were going for around £350. As said before, depends on condition, especially the suspension. Also check the front panel isn't coming apart. I've seen a few like this, guess it gets the worst of the wet.
Also look out for ones with tall hoops and cover

Oh, and don't varnish them, they need teak oil.

 

[bigbulli]

I have the chance on 2 one with lid and surround, one without but with cover....

one of the hinges is shagged/missing on the lidded and a minor issue with the mudgaurd on another....

Can you get pics?
Does the lid have the 'W' rack and would he sell it seperate?

cheers!

 

[j.nathan]

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One word of warning though, check the condition of the suspension elastomers. These are about £100 per pair :shock:

Where do you buy these from? Mine need replacing.

Paid £80 for it about 4 yrs ago. Knows its own way to Perranporth!

 

[Jason]

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[Araon]

 

[Jason]

Looks like Westy Franks gaff there

 

[Araon]

:wink:

hes out the country at the mo so waiting till he gets back.......

 

[Jason]

Yeah, called by the other day....All locked up.

 

[Araon]

his other half will be back in a little while....monday I think.....

 

[bigbulli]

Should the lid have a stay on it? I seem to have a bracket but don't see where the stay would secure!

 

[bigbulli]

some cool trailers being posted....keep the pics coming :wink:

 

[bigbulli]

couple pics with my new Westfalia 'Essen' trailer

 

[marcher]

Been busy again today with mine.......... afew of before and after photos to add to the thread. It took me 3 hours with my grinder :roll: :?
Painting tomorrow