Clever Publicity Caravans
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THE accompanying illustrations show two commercial caravans, one a Chevfolet six-wheeler for the Animal .Defence Society and the other a Chevrolet four-wheeler used by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Both these vehicles were supplied and designed by the London Caravan Co., of 18-21, Dering Street W.1, by the courtesy of which the pictures are published, and. the ^ bodies were built by the well-known Eccles concern.
The former caravan is intended for the use of propagandists and will travel throughout Greats Britain and Europe. On each side of the body are four glass panels, mounted in pairs, behind which are exhibited model animals and • posters. Heating is supplied by means of a Valor Perfection stove, a water-storagfl tank is built into a locker under the floor and a further container is mounted overhead and, by gravitation, supplies water to a wash-bowl. Semi-rotary pumps are fitted and these draw up water into both tanks.
As this caravan will be used on long journeys, the driver's seat is arranged to form a bed. The exterior' of the body is panelled with steel-armoured plywood.
The other caravan is of rather different design. For display purposes the near side is made in the form of two doors, which open out and give a clear view of the interior. of the body. .At the rear is a fold-down platform, above which a hinged canopy may be raised.
A spring roller mounted immediately above the rear door carries a screen on to which cinematographic films may be projected from inside the van. Sleeping accommodation for two persons is provided, and the interior equipment includes a cooking stove, wash-bowl, wardrobe, storage cupboards and nests of drawers.