My C60L had a trailer light plug
Hi Alex
My Pattern 12 C60L had what I believe was original trailer plug unit on it when I got it. Though not in condition to use I have saved it. Will dig it out and photograph it. I don't think it was the same as that used on US military trailer of WWII.
As a practical expedient I have replaced it with US M Series plug receptacle. Though to get meaningful trailer lights I've gone over to a 12 volt powered trailer lights which pick up the 6 volt signal from the trucks through 3 relays which then power the trailer lights off 12 battery on the trailer. When using this system I use magnetic based modern lights, which means I can tow other people's trailers when needed.
On the topic of towing other trailers, remember that CCKWs had a pintle hook that rotated, so the lunet was fixed. The size of the lunets of several WWII trailers I've towed is very tight on my C60S which means when towing on rough ground a lot of twistingredients gets put on the trailer tongue. Not a problem on the road.
As to the safety chains I just cross them under lunet an hook them in the tow eyes on the frame ends of my C60S and C60L trucks.
Most of my trailer towing is of my M5 generator behind my C60S Radio truck, which is narrower than the truck to the point that it cannot be seen in the mirrors and it is light enough that the truck doesn't notice pulling. But is just heavy enough to feel it when braking. Towing heavier trailers with CMPs does take thought, I've towed fully loaded water buffalos and you real know those are behind you.
Cheers Phil
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