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I know trailers come up quite a lot and this seems to be a contested subject, but as it seems the 2 trailers I part own are permanently unavailable I need a new one.
I’ve been offered a mark 4 Astra van with a blown engine, good arches and rest of the body is fine.
I know it needs an IVA, reading the manual they seem mostly concerned with lighting, so as a plan how does this sound
Chop rear of van off
Make a structure inside to support roof and sides (box section)
Cover hole with aluminium
Make A frame with braked hitch and attach it to van body
Connect brakes to hitch (it’s a rear disc model so handbrake acts on the calliper)
Connect lights to trailer plug
Get it IVA’d
Can’t see it being that hard if I’m honest, I’d like it legal as it will be used for my business
I’ve been offered a mark 4 Astra van with a blown engine, good arches and rest of the body is fine.
I know it needs an IVA, reading the manual they seem mostly concerned with lighting, so as a plan how does this sound
Chop rear of van off
Make a structure inside to support roof and sides (box section)
Cover hole with aluminium
Make A frame with braked hitch and attach it to van body
Connect brakes to hitch (it’s a rear disc model so handbrake acts on the calliper)
Connect lights to trailer plug
Get it IVA’d
Can’t see it being that hard if I’m honest, I’d like it legal as it will be used for my business