Tow couplings.
Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 1:17 pm
1949 ad for the GEM overide coupling.
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Re: Tow couplings.
Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 9:44 pm
This one from 1938 is an unusual arrangement, interesting text.
George
Re: Tow couplings.
Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2013 6:49 pm
This item is from the Garage and Service Station Gazette, Sept., 1937 and gives details of chassis and coupling referred to as the 'Alligator Grip' from the Central Spring Works in South Melbourne.
It's not particularly clear in the photo and I've tried to enlarge it in this photo to give some idea of what it is like.
It is an unusual arrangement from what can be seen and nothing like the following coupling advertised from the same company from the Australian Caravan Magazine for 1938.
This one is referred to as No. 2 Alligator Grip so it may be 'mark II' or just a different size. Can anyone add more information 
George
George
Re: Tow couplings.
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2014 6:09 pm
A friend has what I believe is a Gypsy Super Gem caravan with this coupling. He was told the van was about 1948-50 vintage.
I didn't check the ball size 
I'll try and do better next time.
George
I'll try and do better next time.George
Re: Tow couplings.
Posted: Fri Jan 10, 2014 9:07 pm
This advertisement for WESCO couplings from the NRMA Caravan and Camping Guide for 1962-3.
George
Re: Tow couplings.
Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2014 8:43 pm
A late 1960's Dymwood caravan accessories brochure showing some of the couplings available.