Colchester Rea der Wins Prize
26th March 1965, Page 50
26th March 1965
Page 50
Page 50, 26th March 1965
— Colchester Rea der Wins Prize
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Articulated Vehicles, Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Road Transport, Scammell, Semi-trailer, Vauxhall Motors, Colchester, Kga, Spare Tire, Hospitality / Recreation
THIS week's prizewinner is Mr. C. I Martin, of Alresford, nr. Colchester, Essex. When Bedford KGA automatic coupling tractive units are coupled to semi-trailers, he says that drivers have a habit of using the batteries as a step to climb onto the trailer. Vauxhall Motors fit a cover over these, but it is not strong enough to stand the driver's weight.
The remedy? Weld a piece of suitable angle iron to the existing spare wheel carrier to form a step. Since fitting this step Mr. Martin has found that batteries and spare-wheel carriers remain in firstclass condition.
Comments Handyman: I like this idea. Even with the Scammell coupling the driver must still climb up behind the cab to deal with rope, sheet strings, and so on.
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