Took latest project out for a run today

[Bsmith]

Looks good. I put my red reflectors on the backs of the mudguards. Why is the tail door lower than the sides?

 

[madkayaker]

If fairly sure the triangle needs to be at rear most point. It's also worth noting that the lights are supposed to be visible during loading operations

 

[Bsmith]

If fairly sure the triangle needs to be at rear most point. It's also worth noting that the lights are supposed to be visible during loading operations

I better buy another 2 and screw on the back door then, thanks madkayaker.

 

[spaffmonkey]

Looks good. I put my red reflectors on the backs of the mudguards. Why is the tail door lower than the sides?

When working out the design i thought do i make it have a big tail lift so i can roll thing up on in which then restrict the view out rear window or make it shorter so it can swing out of the way so not to trip on it when loading. i went for the 2nd option.

 

[spaffmonkey]

If fairly sure the triangle needs to be at rear most point. It's also worth noting that the lights are supposed to be visible during loading operations

Ill have to get my old tourch paint the lense red and use that when loading as not really anywhere to put them unless i welded outriggers on for them.

 

[Bsmith]

When working out the design i thought do i make it have a big tail lift so i can roll thing up on in which then restrict the view out rear window or make it shorter so it can swing out of the way so not to trip on it when loading. i went for the 2nd option.

Ok a man must use the most suitable option. (",).

 

[madkayaker]

I wouldn't worry about it but its worth knowing. My trailer has light board on drop gate and never had an issue just don't leave the lights on the car on if your loading and there is police around!

 

[spaffmonkey]

Agreed i based it around collecting 8x4 sheets and having the drop tail makes for easy unloading when i get home.

 

[spaffmonkey]

I wouldn't worry about it but its worth knowing. My trailer has light board on drop gate and never had an issue just don't leave the lights on the car on if your loading and there is police around!

I dont imagion ill be doing much with it at night but good things to think about.

 

[Bsmith]

I wouldn't worry about it but its worth knowing. My trailer has light board on drop gate and never had an issue just don't leave the lights on the car on if your loading and there is police around!

My light board is below the drop gate so my lights will also be obscured when drop gate is open, suppose I can always whip the gate off if I see the police around when loading.

 

[brightspark]

My light board is below the drop gate so my lights will also be obscured when drop gate is open, suppose I can always whip the gate off if I see the police around when loading.

i wouldnt wurry about it . most of the old bill dont know the score anyhows and carnt be a..sed with the paperwork if they do

 

[Bsmith]

i wouldnt wurry about it . most of the old bill dont know the score anyhows and carnt be a..sed with the paperwork if they do

Lol, I towed mine (fully laden) from Orkney Islands, North Scotland to Lancashire one night/next morning. 460 odd miles, top speed of 60 mph, no problems.

 

[mike 109444]

What ever happened about the requirement to display a black circle/badge with 50 (in white) for caravans and 60 for trailers that you use to see many years ago? There are a lot of caravans and trailers that pass me on motorway when I'm doing 70 ish
Am I correct in understanding that to tow unless you have had a full license since 1980 ish you must take an additional test?

 

[madkayaker]

License got complex if you passed since 1997. If your upswing a normal car and trailer your likely to be legal as train weight is under 3500kg as. Long as trailer is lighter than unloaded weight of car.

It get complex with vans and 4x4's

 

[spaffmonkey]

My light board is below the drop gate so my lights will also be obscured when drop gate is open, suppose I can always whip the gate off if I see the police around when loading.

Or just just put drop gate up and load from the side. I doubt i will use the tail gate much unless im loading my welder on at home as when i get to where im working it will mostly just stay in the back.

 

[spaffmonkey]

Am I correct in understanding that to tow unless you have had a full license since 1980 ish you must take an additional test?

If you wish to tow a trailer or caravan that weighs more that 750kg you need to take another test.
and cannot be more that 3500kg combined car and trailor weight.

 

[madkayaker]

If you wish to tow a trailer or caravan that weighs more that 850kg you need to take another test.
and cannot be more that 3500kg combined car and trailor weight.

That's not correct

 

[spaffmonkey]

The Law for Trailers

Drivers Licence

Holders of driving licences issued before July 1996 and providing that they have Group A or if after 1990, category B, are entitled to drive a vehicle and trailer combination up to a maximum train weight of 8.25 tons.

However holders of car licences issued after July 1996 will only be able to drive a vehicle and trailer combination of up to 3500kg assuming that the trailer and its load are lighter than the towing vehicle. ie. a 2000kg vehicle with a 1500kg trailer. To tow a larger trailer wighing up to 3500kg a B + E licence must be obtained.

http://www.armitagetrailers.com/trailerlaw.htm

 

[madkayaker]

Yep but the un braked capacity is 750kg. It's best to take your information direct off the dvla website as there is lots of incorrect/ disinformation on trailer sites and by people offering the training. Also if you passed your test this year it has changed again

 

[spaffmonkey]

Yep but the un braked capacity is 750kg. It's best to take your information direct off the dvla website as there is lots of incorrect/ disinformation on trailer sites and by people offering the training. Also if you passed your test this year it has changed again

Yer sorry i put wrong weight edited once i noticed.
Its like a mine field when you start looking through all the websites.
Mine was 2005 so im ok for now.