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Robert

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Hello All,

Can someone help. I have recently purchased a single axle, braked vehicle
transport trailer which has been made from an old caravan chassis. I have
recently read that all trailers require a plate indicating the maximum axle
weight, date of manufacture etc etc! My trailer has no such plate. What
should I do? Can I just make my own plate, or is there some way of getting
one?

Any info would be appreciated.

Cheers
Robert


 
Since there is no requirement for trailers to be MOT'd I would think the
only risk you run, is by random police check. I would guess maximum axle
weight is something that would have to be determined by a qualified engineer
rather than guessing at it and making your own plate.

I would guess the regulations would be the same as apply to any modification
carried out to your car.

--
þT

L'autisme c'est moi

"Space folds, and folded space bends, and bent folded space contracts and
expands unevenly in every way unconcievable except to someone who does not
believe in the laws of mathematics"



"Robert" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hello All,
>
> Can someone help. I have recently purchased a single axle, braked vehicle
> transport trailer which has been made from an old caravan chassis. I have
> recently read that all trailers require a plate indicating the maximum
axle
> weight, date of manufacture etc etc! My trailer has no such plate. What
> should I do? Can I just make my own plate, or is there some way of getting
> one?
>
> Any info would be appreciated.
>
> Cheers
> Robert
>
>


 

"Robert" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hello All,
>
> Can someone help. I have recently purchased a single axle, braked vehicle
> transport trailer which has been made from an old caravan chassis. I have
> recently read that all trailers require a plate indicating the maximum
axle
> weight, date of manufacture etc etc! My trailer has no such plate. What
> should I do? Can I just make my own plate, or is there some way of getting
> one?
>
> Any info would be appreciated.
>
> Cheers
> Robert
>
>
Hi

It's well worth finding out what the law is exactly. Does this only apply to
new trailers, or recently manufatured or... maybe not the diyer.
However, even DIY trailers need to meet the regulations, you may not need to
have a plate fitted and may not even be breaking any road laws but the
problems start if an accident occurs and your trailer is examined and is
found to not meet certain reguations, or to be overloaded etc. Could prove
very costly if loss of life is involved.
I'm not a lawyer or trailer expert at all so it's down to you. Find out the
facts first. The caravan manufacturer, if known, may be able to provide some
info.
All the best
Graham


 

"Robert" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hello All,
>
> Can someone help. I have recently purchased a single axle, braked
vehicle
> transport trailer which has been made from an old caravan chassis. I
have
> recently read that all trailers require a plate indicating the maximum
axle
> weight, date of manufacture etc etc! My trailer has no such plate.
What
> should I do? Can I just make my own plate, or is there some way of
getting
> one?

If you haven't got such a plate, how are you going to decide what's a
safe load, and could you justify your reasoning to your insurers or in
court if necessary?

Unless you're talking about a trailer for transporting single-seat
racing cars or Austin 7s, it's quite difficult to get hubs, brakes, and
tyres that are up to the job with a single axle. Check the load rating
of typical caravan tyres, and you'll see a 155R13 is rated at less than
500kg.

If, by virtue of its true age or degree of modification, your trailer is
regarded as having been made after 1982, it must have a hydraulically
damper coupler and brakes complying with some EC directive. After 1989,
add in auto-reversing brakes, and the lighting requirements also get
more and more complex with newer trailers.

Presumably you passed your test before 1/1/97, and don't therefore need
to take a trailer test to tow over 75kg.

www.ntta.co.uk has some useful stuff.


--
Kevin Poole
**Use current month and year to reply (e.g. [email protected])***
B270NZ, SA1838, TC8512, GHD96825, GAN3/48519, GAN4/63840, GHD5/324616
Car Transport by tiltbed car transporter trailer - based near Derby.

 
In message <[email protected]>, Autolycus
<[email protected]> writes

>If you haven't got such a plate, how are you going to decide what's a
>safe load, and could you justify your reasoning to your insurers or in
>court if necessary?
>
>Unless you're talking about a trailer for transporting single-seat
>racing cars or Austin 7s, it's quite difficult to get hubs, brakes, and
>tyres that are up to the job with a single axle. Check the load rating
>of typical caravan tyres, and you'll see a 155R13 is rated at less than
>500kg.
>
>If, by virtue of its true age or degree of modification, your trailer is
>regarded as having been made after 1982, it must have a hydraulically
>damper coupler and brakes complying with some EC directive. After 1989,
>add in auto-reversing brakes, and the lighting requirements also get
>more and more complex with newer trailers.
>
>Presumably you passed your test before 1/1/97, and don't therefore need
>to take a trailer test to tow over 75kg.
>
>www.ntta.co.uk has some useful stuff.

All the above info is very good advice. The axle weight (if a genuine
caravan axle) is stamped on the centre rear of the axle tube. If you
know the manufacturer either Alko-Kober or Knott, then you 'may' be able
to ask the maker for a weight plate and 'maybe' able to up-rate the
loading by changing to a different tyre (tires US!) type. Another thing
you have to remember is that by virtue of it's design (except Lunar) a
caravan chassis is wider at the back than front, the front of the
caravan being supported on outriggers which take very little strain. The
caravan body 'AND' the fixed furniture inside make up the rigidity of
the whole vehicle and therefore very unsuitable for regular car
movements.

--
Regards
Graham Jones
 

"Graham Jones" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> In message <[email protected]>, Autolycus
> <[email protected]> writes
>
> >If you haven't got such a plate, how are you going to decide what's a
> >safe load, and could you justify your reasoning to your insurers or in
> >court if necessary?
> >
> >Unless you're talking about a trailer for transporting single-seat
> >racing cars or Austin 7s, it's quite difficult to get hubs, brakes, and
> >tyres that are up to the job with a single axle. Check the load rating
> >of typical caravan tyres, and you'll see a 155R13 is rated at less than
> >500kg.
> >
> >If, by virtue of its true age or degree of modification, your trailer is
> >regarded as having been made after 1982, it must have a hydraulically
> >damper coupler and brakes complying with some EC directive. After 1989,
> >add in auto-reversing brakes, and the lighting requirements also get
> >more and more complex with newer trailers.
> >
> >Presumably you passed your test before 1/1/97, and don't therefore need
> >to take a trailer test to tow over 75kg.
> >
> >www.ntta.co.uk has some useful stuff.
>
> All the above info is very good advice. The axle weight (if a genuine
> caravan axle) is stamped on the centre rear of the axle tube. If you
> know the manufacturer either Alko-Kober or Knott, then you 'may' be able
> to ask the maker for a weight plate and 'maybe' able to up-rate the
> loading by changing to a different tyre (tires US!) type. Another thing
> you have to remember is that by virtue of it's design (except Lunar) a
> caravan chassis is wider at the back than front, the front of the
> caravan being supported on outriggers which take very little strain. The
> caravan body 'AND' the fixed furniture inside make up the rigidity of
> the whole vehicle and therefore very unsuitable for regular car
> movements.
>
> --
> Regards
> Graham Jones

Thanks everyone for the info.

Just a bit more info about the trailer in case anyone has anything to add.

1: I have no idea how old the caravan was, I never built the trailer.
2: It seems to be German. I say that because the towhitch has German writing
on it.
3 The current tyres are rated at 400 kg. (ouch) but I do intend to replace
those with more heavy duty ones.
4 I am transporting a Suzuki sj413 (950 kg as far as I know)
5 I have no doubts about the actual trailers ability to carry the weight, it
has been very substantially reinforced. My worry is the axle and tyres


Maybe I should just try and sell it again!

Thanks again
Robert





 

"Robert" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "Graham Jones" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > In message <[email protected]>, Autolycus
> > <[email protected]> writes
> >
<snip question about a caravan converted to a car transporter trailer
and replies from me and Graham Jones>

> Just a bit more info about the trailer in case anyone has anything to
add.
>
> 1: I have no idea how old the caravan was, I never built the trailer.
> 2: It seems to be German. I say that because the towhitch has German
writing
> on it.
> 3 The current tyres are rated at 400 kg. (ouch) but I do intend to
replace
> those with more heavy duty ones.

If they're only rated at 400kg, they could well be on rims which are
unsuitable for beefier tyres.

> 4 I am transporting a Suzuki sj413 (950 kg as far as I know)
> 5 I have no doubts about the actual trailers ability to carry the
weight, it
> has been very substantially reinforced. My worry is the axle and tyres

Reasonably enough: and don't forget the springs, brakes, and hitch.
Most cars have bump stops which act as a secondary spring, but many
trailers don't, so if they're overloaded, you either bugger the
suspension units or bend something. Brakes designed for a light caravan
won't magically get twice as powerful. What are you planning to tow it
with? Series Land Rover brakes don't always seem to have a great deal
in hand to cope with half-braked trailers. Even relatively modern axles
sometimes use barely adequate bearings: add in a few years of neglect
and maladjustment (many use taper rollers), and your SJ413 may be their
final straw. Trailer bearings can fail very rapidly and spectacularly,
and you don't hear the warning rumble like you do with a car wheel
bearing.

>
> Maybe I should just try and sell it again!
>
Well.... You may get away with it - thousands do, judging by the heaps
of junk being dragged around the country at frightening speeds.

--
Kevin Poole
**Use current month and year to reply (e.g. [email protected])***
B270NZ, SA1838, TC8512, GHD96825, GAN3/48519, GAN4/63840, GHD5/324616
Car Transport by tiltbed car transporter trailer - based near Derby.

 
In message <[email protected]>, Autolycus
<[email protected]> writes
>
>"Robert" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>>
>> "Graham Jones" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]...
>> > In message <[email protected]>, Autolycus
>> > <[email protected]> writes
>> >
><snip question about a caravan converted to a car transporter trailer
>and replies from me and Graham Jones>
>
>> Just a bit more info about the trailer in case anyone has anything to
>add.
>>
>> 1: I have no idea how old the caravan was, I never built the trailer.
>> 2: It seems to be German. I say that because the towhitch has German
>writing
>> on it.
>> 3 The current tyres are rated at 400 kg. (ouch) but I do intend to
>replace
>> those with more heavy duty ones.
>
>If they're only rated at 400kg, they could well be on rims which are
>unsuitable for beefier tyres.
>
>> 4 I am transporting a Suzuki sj413 (950 kg as far as I know)
>> 5 I have no doubts about the actual trailers ability to carry the
>weight, it
>> has been very substantially reinforced. My worry is the axle and tyres
>
>Reasonably enough: and don't forget the springs, brakes, and hitch.
>Most cars have bump stops which act as a secondary spring, but many
>trailers don't, so if they're overloaded, you either bugger the
>suspension units or bend something. Brakes designed for a light caravan
>won't magically get twice as powerful. What are you planning to tow it
>with? Series Land Rover brakes don't always seem to have a great deal
>in hand to cope with half-braked trailers. Even relatively modern axles
>sometimes use barely adequate bearings: add in a few years of neglect
>and maladjustment (many use taper rollers), and your SJ413 may be their
>final straw. Trailer bearings can fail very rapidly and spectacularly,
>and you don't hear the warning rumble like you do with a car wheel
>bearing.
>
>>
>> Maybe I should just try and sell it again!
>>
>Well.... You may get away with it - thousands do, judging by the heaps
>of junk being dragged around the country at frightening speeds.
>
950kg is about a typical mgw for a medium sized caravan so your brakes
etc. may well be OK.
--
hugh
Reply to address is valid at the time of posting
 

"hugh" <hugh@[127.0.0.1]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> In message <[email protected]>, Autolycus
> <[email protected]> writes
> >
> >"Robert" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> >news:[email protected]...
> >>
> >> "Graham Jones" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> >> news:[email protected]...
> >> > In message <[email protected]>, Autolycus
> >> > <[email protected]> writes
> >> >
> ><snip question about a caravan converted to a car transporter trailer
> >and replies from me and Graham Jones>
> >
> >
> >> 4 I am transporting a Suzuki sj413 (950 kg as far as I know)
> >> 5 I have no doubts about the actual trailers ability to carry the
> >weight, it
> >> has been very substantially reinforced. My worry is the axle and
tyres
> >
<more dire warnings snipped>

> 950kg is about a typical mgw for a medium sized caravan so your brakes
> etc. may well be OK.

but the weight of the "very substantially reinforced" trailer has to be
allowed for too, and if the 400kg rated tyres were original, the caravan
must have been a fairly light one. So trailer weight, say 400-500kg,
plus SJ at 950kg, maybe twice the original caravan weight?

--
Kevin Poole
**Use current month and year to reply (e.g. [email protected])***
B270NZ, SA1838, TC8512, GHD96825, GAN3/48519, GAN4/63840, GHD5/324616
Car Transport by tiltbed car transporter trailer - based near Derby.

 

"Robert" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hello All,
>
> Can someone help. I have recently purchased a single axle, braked vehicle
> transport trailer which has been made from an old caravan chassis. I have
> recently read that all trailers require a plate indicating the maximum
axle
> weight, date of manufacture etc etc! My trailer has no such plate. What
> should I do? Can I just make my own plate, or is there some way of getting
> one?
>
> Any info would be appreciated.
>
> Cheers
> Robert
>
>
Hi

It's well worth finding out what the law is exactly. Does this only apply to
new trailers, or recently manufatured or... maybe not the diyer.
However, even DIY trailers need to meet the regulations, you may not need to
have a plate fitted and may not even be breaking any road laws but the
problems start if an accident occurs and your trailer is examined and is
found to not meet certain reguations, or to be overloaded etc. Could prove
very costly if loss of life is involved.
I'm not a lawyer or trailer expert at all so it's down to you. Find out the
facts first. The caravan manufacturer, if known, may be able to provide some
info.
All the best
Graham


 

"Robert" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hello All,
>
> Can someone help. I have recently purchased a single axle, braked
vehicle
> transport trailer which has been made from an old caravan chassis. I
have
> recently read that all trailers require a plate indicating the maximum
axle
> weight, date of manufacture etc etc! My trailer has no such plate.
What
> should I do? Can I just make my own plate, or is there some way of
getting
> one?

If you haven't got such a plate, how are you going to decide what's a
safe load, and could you justify your reasoning to your insurers or in
court if necessary?

Unless you're talking about a trailer for transporting single-seat
racing cars or Austin 7s, it's quite difficult to get hubs, brakes, and
tyres that are up to the job with a single axle. Check the load rating
of typical caravan tyres, and you'll see a 155R13 is rated at less than
500kg.

If, by virtue of its true age or degree of modification, your trailer is
regarded as having been made after 1982, it must have a hydraulically
damper coupler and brakes complying with some EC directive. After 1989,
add in auto-reversing brakes, and the lighting requirements also get
more and more complex with newer trailers.

Presumably you passed your test before 1/1/97, and don't therefore need
to take a trailer test to tow over 75kg.

www.ntta.co.uk has some useful stuff.


--
Kevin Poole
**Use current month and year to reply (e.g. [email protected])***
B270NZ, SA1838, TC8512, GHD96825, GAN3/48519, GAN4/63840, GHD5/324616
Car Transport by tiltbed car transporter trailer - based near Derby.

 
In message <[email protected]>, Autolycus
<[email protected]> writes
>
>"Robert" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>>
>> "Graham Jones" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]...
>> > In message <[email protected]>, Autolycus
>> > <[email protected]> writes
>> >
><snip question about a caravan converted to a car transporter trailer
>and replies from me and Graham Jones>
>
>> Just a bit more info about the trailer in case anyone has anything to
>add.
>>
>> 1: I have no idea how old the caravan was, I never built the trailer.
>> 2: It seems to be German. I say that because the towhitch has German
>writing
>> on it.
>> 3 The current tyres are rated at 400 kg. (ouch) but I do intend to
>replace
>> those with more heavy duty ones.
>
>If they're only rated at 400kg, they could well be on rims which are
>unsuitable for beefier tyres.
>
>> 4 I am transporting a Suzuki sj413 (950 kg as far as I know)
>> 5 I have no doubts about the actual trailers ability to carry the
>weight, it
>> has been very substantially reinforced. My worry is the axle and tyres
>
>Reasonably enough: and don't forget the springs, brakes, and hitch.
>Most cars have bump stops which act as a secondary spring, but many
>trailers don't, so if they're overloaded, you either bugger the
>suspension units or bend something. Brakes designed for a light caravan
>won't magically get twice as powerful. What are you planning to tow it
>with? Series Land Rover brakes don't always seem to have a great deal
>in hand to cope with half-braked trailers. Even relatively modern axles
>sometimes use barely adequate bearings: add in a few years of neglect
>and maladjustment (many use taper rollers), and your SJ413 may be their
>final straw. Trailer bearings can fail very rapidly and spectacularly,
>and you don't hear the warning rumble like you do with a car wheel
>bearing.
>
>>
>> Maybe I should just try and sell it again!
>>
>Well.... You may get away with it - thousands do, judging by the heaps
>of junk being dragged around the country at frightening speeds.
>
950kg is about a typical mgw for a medium sized caravan so your brakes
etc. may well be OK.
--
hugh
Reply to address is valid at the time of posting
 

"hugh" <hugh@[127.0.0.1]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> In message <[email protected]>, Autolycus
> <[email protected]> writes
> >
> >"Robert" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> >news:[email protected]...
> >>
> >> "Graham Jones" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> >> news:[email protected]...
> >> > In message <[email protected]>, Autolycus
> >> > <[email protected]> writes
> >> >
> ><snip question about a caravan converted to a car transporter trailer
> >and replies from me and Graham Jones>
> >
> >
> >> 4 I am transporting a Suzuki sj413 (950 kg as far as I know)
> >> 5 I have no doubts about the actual trailers ability to carry the
> >weight, it
> >> has been very substantially reinforced. My worry is the axle and
tyres
> >
<more dire warnings snipped>

> 950kg is about a typical mgw for a medium sized caravan so your brakes
> etc. may well be OK.

but the weight of the "very substantially reinforced" trailer has to be
allowed for too, and if the 400kg rated tyres were original, the caravan
must have been a fairly light one. So trailer weight, say 400-500kg,
plus SJ at 950kg, maybe twice the original caravan weight?

--
Kevin Poole
**Use current month and year to reply (e.g. [email protected])***
B270NZ, SA1838, TC8512, GHD96825, GAN3/48519, GAN4/63840, GHD5/324616
Car Transport by tiltbed car transporter trailer - based near Derby.

 
On or around Fri, 9 Jul 2004 12:32:44 +0100, "Autolycus"
<[email protected]> enlightened us thusly:

>but the weight of the "very substantially reinforced" trailer has to be
>allowed for too, and if the 400kg rated tyres were original, the caravan
>must have been a fairly light one. So trailer weight, say 400-500kg,
>plus SJ at 950kg, maybe twice the original caravan weight?

simple, blag another caravan axle...



--
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"Remember that to change your mind and follow him who sets you right
is to be none the less free than you were before."
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (121-180), from Meditations, VIII.16
 

"Robert" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hello All,
>
> Can someone help. I have recently purchased a single axle, braked vehicle
> transport trailer which has been made from an old caravan chassis. I have
> recently read that all trailers require a plate indicating the maximum
axle
> weight, date of manufacture etc etc! My trailer has no such plate. What
> should I do? Can I just make my own plate, or is there some way of getting
> one?
>
> Any info would be appreciated.
>
> Cheers
> Robert
>
>
Hi

It's well worth finding out what the law is exactly. Does this only apply to
new trailers, or recently manufatured or... maybe not the diyer.
However, even DIY trailers need to meet the regulations, you may not need to
have a plate fitted and may not even be breaking any road laws but the
problems start if an accident occurs and your trailer is examined and is
found to not meet certain reguations, or to be overloaded etc. Could prove
very costly if loss of life is involved.
I'm not a lawyer or trailer expert at all so it's down to you. Find out the
facts first. The caravan manufacturer, if known, may be able to provide some
info.
All the best
Graham


 

"Robert" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hello All,
>
> Can someone help. I have recently purchased a single axle, braked
vehicle
> transport trailer which has been made from an old caravan chassis. I
have
> recently read that all trailers require a plate indicating the maximum
axle
> weight, date of manufacture etc etc! My trailer has no such plate.
What
> should I do? Can I just make my own plate, or is there some way of
getting
> one?

If you haven't got such a plate, how are you going to decide what's a
safe load, and could you justify your reasoning to your insurers or in
court if necessary?

Unless you're talking about a trailer for transporting single-seat
racing cars or Austin 7s, it's quite difficult to get hubs, brakes, and
tyres that are up to the job with a single axle. Check the load rating
of typical caravan tyres, and you'll see a 155R13 is rated at less than
500kg.

If, by virtue of its true age or degree of modification, your trailer is
regarded as having been made after 1982, it must have a hydraulically
damper coupler and brakes complying with some EC directive. After 1989,
add in auto-reversing brakes, and the lighting requirements also get
more and more complex with newer trailers.

Presumably you passed your test before 1/1/97, and don't therefore need
to take a trailer test to tow over 75kg.

www.ntta.co.uk has some useful stuff.


--
Kevin Poole
**Use current month and year to reply (e.g. [email protected])***
B270NZ, SA1838, TC8512, GHD96825, GAN3/48519, GAN4/63840, GHD5/324616
Car Transport by tiltbed car transporter trailer - based near Derby.

 

"Graham Jones" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> In message <[email protected]>, Autolycus
> <[email protected]> writes
>
> >If you haven't got such a plate, how are you going to decide what's a
> >safe load, and could you justify your reasoning to your insurers or in
> >court if necessary?
> >
> >Unless you're talking about a trailer for transporting single-seat
> >racing cars or Austin 7s, it's quite difficult to get hubs, brakes, and
> >tyres that are up to the job with a single axle. Check the load rating
> >of typical caravan tyres, and you'll see a 155R13 is rated at less than
> >500kg.
> >
> >If, by virtue of its true age or degree of modification, your trailer is
> >regarded as having been made after 1982, it must have a hydraulically
> >damper coupler and brakes complying with some EC directive. After 1989,
> >add in auto-reversing brakes, and the lighting requirements also get
> >more and more complex with newer trailers.
> >
> >Presumably you passed your test before 1/1/97, and don't therefore need
> >to take a trailer test to tow over 75kg.
> >
> >www.ntta.co.uk has some useful stuff.
>
> All the above info is very good advice. The axle weight (if a genuine
> caravan axle) is stamped on the centre rear of the axle tube. If you
> know the manufacturer either Alko-Kober or Knott, then you 'may' be able
> to ask the maker for a weight plate and 'maybe' able to up-rate the
> loading by changing to a different tyre (tires US!) type. Another thing
> you have to remember is that by virtue of it's design (except Lunar) a
> caravan chassis is wider at the back than front, the front of the
> caravan being supported on outriggers which take very little strain. The
> caravan body 'AND' the fixed furniture inside make up the rigidity of
> the whole vehicle and therefore very unsuitable for regular car
> movements.
>
> --
> Regards
> Graham Jones

Thanks everyone for the info.

Just a bit more info about the trailer in case anyone has anything to add.

1: I have no idea how old the caravan was, I never built the trailer.
2: It seems to be German. I say that because the towhitch has German writing
on it.
3 The current tyres are rated at 400 kg. (ouch) but I do intend to replace
those with more heavy duty ones.
4 I am transporting a Suzuki sj413 (950 kg as far as I know)
5 I have no doubts about the actual trailers ability to carry the weight, it
has been very substantially reinforced. My worry is the axle and tyres


Maybe I should just try and sell it again!

Thanks again
Robert





 
In article <[email protected]>, Robert wrote:
>
> 2: It seems to be German. I say that because the towhitch has German writing
> on it.

Don't bank on it.

I have one of the little Erde trailers that Halfords/Focus sell, these are
made in France but the towhitch is covered in German writing.

I think maybe you have a German towhitch. :)

--
simon at sbarr dot demon dot co dot uk
Simon Barr.
'97 110 300Tdi.
 
It would be useful to know in which country you live. In my State in
Australia, all new trailers have a compliance plate.

Ron
'
"Robert" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hello All,
>
> Can someone help. I have recently purchased a single axle, braked vehicle
> transport trailer which has been made from an old caravan chassis. I have
> recently read that all trailers require a plate indicating the maximum axle
> weight, date of manufacture etc etc! My trailer has no such plate. What
> should I do? Can I just make my own plate, or is there some way of getting
> one?
>
> Any info would be appreciated.
>
> Cheers
> Robert
>
>


 
It would be useful to know in which country you live. In my State in
Australia, all new trailers have a compliance plate.

Ron
'
"Robert" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hello All,
>
> Can someone help. I have recently purchased a single axle, braked vehicle
> transport trailer which has been made from an old caravan chassis. I have
> recently read that all trailers require a plate indicating the maximum axle
> weight, date of manufacture etc etc! My trailer has no such plate. What
> should I do? Can I just make my own plate, or is there some way of getting
> one?
>
> Any info would be appreciated.
>
> Cheers
> Robert
>
>


 
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