Richard,
In the UK I have built a lot of trailers over the years for myself (well
over 10, in fact I have 4 in use at the moment).
Anybody can build a trailer in the UK and it doesn't have to be registered
or insured. It will use the cars registration when on the road.
The requirements are:-
You must use UK approved suspension units.
You must use a UK approved coupling.
If it is over 750Kg it must have brakes and the brakes must have auto
reversing mechanism.
It must have light, number plate and triangles showing at the rear.
Max weight cannot exceed 3.5 tons authough the tow car may have lower
restrictions.
Max width and length are somewhere around 9ft and 23ft (I can't remember the
exact dimensions as they are under what I usually build, although I did
build a 22ft 10inch trailer once, which was right on the limit) These
dimensions can be exceeded if the load is indivisible.
I think I have covered most of the required points, but let me know if you
want any more.
Dave Watts
G-BXDY (Hoping that I can fly again one day if the runway ever dries out
after all the rain we have had)
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[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Richard Lamprey
Sent: 13 January 2013 08:32
Subject: Europa-List: Trailer regulations in UK
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Good morning all,
Does anyone have info for regulations about trailers in UK, eg for a Europa?
Does it have to be made/ constructed by some company, up to British Standard
xxxxxd. Or can I stick it together in my backyard, bolt on some lights at
the back, and get going. And to register ? New number plates, or those of
the car that pulls it?
So, if I had a trailer made here in Kenya by a very good Kenya manufacturer,
shipped my Europa (Classic) back to UK in it, in a 20' container, what sort
of problems will come at me at the UK end when I try to put it on the road?
Obviously the problems of UK/LAA certification of the Europa itself will be
of an entirely different order, but lets start with the trailer!
Best
Richard
Kenya, reg 5Y-LRY
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