I´m collecting material for the construction of this truck:
Bedford QLC 6 toner


I have doubts about the system of the trailer hitch in the truck ...



Someone had a picture or drawing of details of this system (see arrow)

Thanks in advance....

Hi Marcus,

Can't help with the fitting I'm afraid, but I'll look forward to this one.

This is what i have on it:

Semi trailers

Quote

" A rather different variation of the theme was provided by the Bedford QLC 4 x 4 - 2 General Service Lorry. This consisted of a standard QL four-wheel drive chassis to which was permanently coupled a GS semi-trailer with tilt cover. The Ball-type coupling beiong directly over teh QL rear axel. A small cargo body of 1 ton capacity was fitted" .

Unquote

The 1 ton cargo body was a drop side and the fitting a ball type coupling.

source: British Military Transport WW2 - Ryton Publications

Al

Alan,hi...
Thanks for your care...

I read about this....

But how is this device?

It would be a pin with a ball on the point?

In texts, this junction is quoted as being non-detachable ...
This pivot pin is screwed ?



Anyway, I can forget the idea of making a fifth-wheel,
do you agree?



This would be a junction type coupled ...



If I did not find anything, I just do a ball-pin type pivot, articulating the
trailer on the rear axle of Bedford...
Like this:


Regards and all the best !!!

Hi Marcus,

I will see if I can find any further info. The second looks to be a good option compared with how it sits in the picture.

No need for a 5th wheel on this one. That's a neat looking build you have going on there

Excelent.

Al

Five by Five, Alan !!!

regards and big hug!!