Hi I,m just back from camping in France,car and roof box crammed full as usual.So I've decided to build my own trailer similar design to a motorcycle trailer i.e.the body made from glass fibre,a sort of big roof box on wheels.Only problem is I've read of a new type approval test coming in 2012.Does anybody know of this test and how it will affect my plans?
Thanks...
Similar to Jeff,I built one many years ago(..whilst working at a place,where I could.. *ahem"..borrow most of the materials/fittings..) but unless you are after a bit of a "project",I'd probably do as Jeff suggests and look into getting a ready made one..
Probably not the best time of year to be looking but check out the Free ads on here or ebay/similar...
Edit: this one may be worth a look for the money(..and it's in Chesire)
Of course you can build your own trailer your only doing what the other manufactures are doing but built to your spec and needs .just make sure you use the right hitch and suspention for the job intended . The police do take dodge unsave trailers seriouly . So keep in mind what you intend to use your trailer for ie if your just using it for relitively lite camping gear or could you end up moving funiture rubbish building materails
As ive seen on here people change the original use of a trailer some could affect the handling
Quote: Originally posted by robnchar on 08/7/2011
.....As ive seen on here people change the original use of a trailer some could affect the handling
That is a very good point..
..I can understand how tempting it would be and how the finished item would solve a lot of problems..but I've never really been comfortable with the approach,where someone takes a small wheeled,3'x4' light duty camping trailer and ends up fitting it with 2' high plywood extension sides,along with a roof box and/or cycle rack!..
(..I don't mean to get in a slanging match with anyone who has done the above..but just how any "factory built" camping trailers,do you see that are taller than they are wide..?? )
Thanks for all the advice everyone,some good points.I've made trailers before,welding woodwork etc and I've done a fair bit of fibreglass laminating as well.It just seemed a
good idea to put the two together.I'm sorry about getting back to everyone so late as I've been busy.
Thanks again.
This may be a problem for home builders but after recent discussions with the V.C.A, who are the governing body a decision regarding this has not been reached at present. At present the new ruling will only cover lights, wheels and coupling, it does not cover axle or construction, but this is likely to change. If the trailer is built prior to the introduction of the new law then your trailer would be exempt from the ruling, however if built after you may or may not need to have a V.C.A test certificate. Sorry it’s a bit vague but the goalposts are being changed every other week.