Paraffin Trailer Solves Legal Problem
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REGULATIONS under the latest legislation on hygiene have introduced difficulties in the carriage of paraffin in normal delivery vans. Presentday costs and economy in the use-of fuel make it essential that the paraffin should be transported as a part of normal deliveries. In finding an answer to this problem, Stanhay (Ashford), Ltd., Elwick Works, Ashford, Kent, have developed a: paraffin trailer on the recommendation of the Shell-Mex Co., Ltd.
Constructed on a chassis made from 3-in. by 11-in, steel channel, the trailer employs Ford wheels, springs and brakes. Tyre size is 4.75/5.00 by 18-in, and the brakes are operated by an overrun mechanism. Two wooden
Stanhay (Ashford), Ltd., .4shford, Kent, have developed this paraffin trailer for haulage behind a normal delivery van. The drawbar is sufficiently long to enable the rear doors of the van to he opened without detaching the trailer.
cradles support the 160-gal. tank, which can be built into the trailer or made detachable.
Fully laden, the trailer weighs 15 cwt., and is provided with a drawbar of sufficient length to permit the rear doors of a delivery van to be opened for easy access without disconnecting.