After the problems with the original design
of Trailer Tent, Alan Pounder set to work to design a new version.
The new Trek Trailer Tent was still 5' 0" wide but the overall
length was now reduced to 7' 2". The large side area that had
created the original concerns was eliminated by simply hinging the
trailer on the left hand side instead of at the end. This time the
lid was also made of glass fibre in lieu of aluminium to keep the
weight down and to help with the lifting.
As before, the trailer lid was opened
up and the supporting legs extended. The green canvas was carried
on a rigid metal frame and opened in a similar fashion to a pram
hood. Now, the operation was claimed to take only two minutes to provide
a tent with an impressive 70 sq. ft. of floor area and a headroom
of 7' 2". The lid of the Trek could be removed from the base
to provide a general purpose trailer with 40 cu. ft. of carrying
capacity. A Trek Trailer Tent could be bought for £118.00
and included delivery or could be purchased as a trailer for £65.00
or with the lid included for £85.00. Colours available included
Cherry Red, Gold, British Racing Green, Yellow and Dark Blue.
The
production records show the Trek did not sell as well as the original
Trailer Tent. Starting production in May 1964, they were only produced
until July 1964 although another batch was made in April 1965.
Trek Tent Number Range: 64/5/250
to 64/7/326 and 65/4/327 to 65/4/348
Total Trek Trailer Tent Production
= 99

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