Trailer test

[KemppiFrog]

I am not familiar with the IVA tests for homebuilt cars and trailers on UK. Just got asked by some friends about trailing their boat here on it's homebuilt trailer after brexit. Seems their ins co is being difficult about insuring it for France. I suggested putting it in for a test in UK so they had paperwork, even put a plate on it.
Not sure about the age of the trailer (waiting details) but they have had the boat since the '80s and been here several times before.
Law here is all trailers have had to be homologated after 2012, before that, up to 500kg gross wt was not controlled. Unlike UK, there is no easy inspection and it has effectivly stopped home builds.
Any idea what would be involved in a UK test and cost?

Cheers,
KF

 

[KemppiFrog]

OOps didn't realise the B word was verboten!!

 

[James1979]

OOps didn't realise the B word was verboten!!

Neither did I when I posted something yesterday. I’ve no idea why they chose puppy dog! Hey ho.

Can’t help with your question I’m afraid but do you need to mot trailers there like other euro countries?

fftopic:Sorry

 

[Justme]

If its from the 80's it does not need a uk iva

 

[Justme]

google examiners inspection manual IVA trailer test.

I assume it has breaks / over 750kg max weight so type O2.
If non braked type O1

 

[Bullet2012]

Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) inspection manual: trailers

How trailers are inspected when they're being approved under the Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) scheme to make sure they're safe to be used.

www.gov.uk

icons for links (and everything else, except quotes) are greyed out here, so you might have to c&p :-(

Courtesy of @bigegg in the trailer plate thread

 

[KemppiFrog]

google examiners inspection manual IVA trailer test.

I assume it has breaks / over 750kg max weight so type O2.
If non braked type O1

Doubt if over 750kg or braked. So 01. Thanks will google

 

[KemppiFrog]

Neither did I when I posted something yesterday. I’ve no idea why they chose puppy dog! Hey ho.

Can’t help with your question I’m afraid but do you need to mot trailers there like other euro countries?

fftopic:Sorry

No CT (mot) on small trailers. Not sure at what level, but might be over 750kg to have a CT. Above that, they have a carte gris (log book) and number plate.

 

[Turbo]

I could be wrong but to get a trailer plated in the UK it needs to have been manufactured to a set of approved plans by a recognised manufacturer, using proper approved axles (no old car hubs) & an approved hitch.

That effectively rules out getting any home built trailer plated.

 

[frank horton]

If it's on a UK reg car there's nothing they can do....but that was before Brexit....
get another quote.....

 

[8ob]

I am not 100% sure I understand the question but this may help. https://www.universal-trailers.co.uk/new-rules-for-towing-trailers-abroad/

Bob

 

[Morris]

I could be wrong but to get a trailer plated in the UK it needs to have been manufactured to a set of approved plans by a recognised manufacturer, using proper approved axles (no old car hubs) & an approved hitch.

That effectively rules out getting any home built trailer plated.

Not true. The manual can be found here Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) inspection manual: trailers - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) and it really isn't that hard to do it right.

 

[rikrobson]

Doubt if over 750kg or braked. So 01. Thanks will google

I its towing a bouat i would expect it to be more than 750 KG Boat+Trailer

 

[clift_d]

Neither did I when I posted something yesterday. I’ve no idea why they chose puppy dog! Hey ho.

I'm not sure either. I mean puppy dogs are enthusiastic but know nothing about how the world works, they chew up and destroy the things you love and value, and crap all over where you live. I can't see the connection to be honest.

 

[Justme]

I could be wrong but to get a trailer plated in the UK it needs to have been manufactured to a set of approved plans by a recognised manufacturer, using proper approved axles (no old car hubs) & an approved hitch.

That effectively rules out getting any home built trailer plated.

OR pass an IVA inspection. So you can still home build.

 

[Justme]

I its towing a bouat i would expect it to be more than 750 KG Boat+Trailer

Me too. A dingy or small sailing thing perhaps but a boat will be over.

 

[Justme]

I am not 100% sure I understand the question but this may help. https://www.universal-trailers.co.uk/new-rules-for-towing-trailers-abroad/

Bob

For work trailers only.

Will every trailer in the UK be registered?

No, registration will be mandatory for all commercial use trailers travelling internationally that weigh over 750kg in gross weight. Registration is also mandatory for non- commercial use trailers that travel internationally and weigh over 3,500kg in gross weight.

 

[KemppiFrog]

Me too. A dingy or small sailing thing perhaps but a boat will be over.

Depends on your definition of a boat... ( a boat is a hole in the water into which you pour money) In this case, it is a 13ft open camp cruiser that they have sailed all over the place. Cross Channel and upper Thames to the north of Holland. My 15ft Norse boat weighs only 70kg and the trailer the same. I doubt they are over 500kg, much less 750. But it is more solidly built than a production craft of that length.
I did get a partial update, they have been 'told' their insurance will not cover a DIY trailer, but have yet to ask the insurance. So possibly this will sort itself out. I did give them all the guff you lot posted about an IVA, which I still think is the way forward. We shall see and I will let you know.
KF

Quite a while back, I recovered a 26ft sailing boat from Sardinia (bit of an adventure..) and towed it back to Poole from St Tropez. Around 3.5t and I found an Austin Champ for £45 that managed the trip after a bit of fettling. Trailer was a DIY twin axle. No interest from police or customs at all. Petrol was an issue at 9MPG!! and French prices..

Pre EU of course.

 

[bigegg]

dont even mention "DIY" to the insurer - they dont like it.
just say "manufacturer unknown - it came with the boat"

 

[KemppiFrog]

dont even mention "DIY" to the insurer - they dont like it.
just say "manufacturer unknown - it came with the boat"

Bought it off a bloke in a pub.... But he made the boat too! Rather a talented engineer and excellant craftsman.