Car Trailer Refurb...

[steviec_lj]

Currently looking at refurbishing a car transporter I've got down the bottom of the garden. It quite possibly requires a total overhaul, with new axle mounts, bed and ramps, which has me in 2 minds at the moment.

I could refurbish the trailer, spending quite a bit on sorting it out, or sell it on/scrap it and build something hopefully stronger and better.

To save on a little weight, whichever direction I choose to take, will 3mm zintec steel sheet be enough to create runners from?

If folded like the above, this should add some strength into the runners surely? Last thing I want is for it to sag anywhere.. Additionally, there will be a series of holes through the sheet for strapping points, but there are also some to go on to sides of the trailer..

Any opinions would be greatly appreciated...

Steve

 

[rtbcomp]

Refurbing has advantages over a new-build vis-a-vie rules & regulations

 

[steviec_lj]

Been reading up on the new(er) regulations, and an IVA test, on lights, reflectors and their installation, towing coupling and its installation, and brakes (if gross weight exceeds 750kg). In addition, the lights, tyres and towing coupling must be approved to European standards by the supplier and e-marked, is needed which isn't an issue really.

New build would allow me to construct exactly what I require, such as multi-use, width and length for my E34 535, and strength as it would be all new steel not the crusty stuff on the current trailer.