109 Awesome Mack cheers for the email.
I remember those TE Kennels, they were used extensively in the field and on OP’s I first saw them in Afghan, you are right they are cumbersome to say the least but quite a good semi permanent kennel.
I’ve sent a link to a kennel manufacturer that are very good and reasonably priced, We often use this type when cruising around the city you can strap these down easily in a van.
here is a few pictures of the kennels we are running atm, just as big and cumbersome but suit the need.
All the best 🙂