Box Trailer Suggestions or recommendations please?

[EuroTrotters]

Hi,

I am looking for a medium size box trailer. Something like a Ifor Williams BV85.

Limited budget. Has to be used and twin axle.

Anyone point me in the right direction. They seem so expensive these days.

T

 

[TheBig1]

second hand £1200 - £1500 is about the second hand price for a good second hand one

 

[TheBig1]

Gromett has one for sale I think

 

[Snowbird]

Why does it have to be twin axle. Single axle is easier to manoeuvre and depending on what you are going to carry in it should carry the weight. You are not wrong about trailers making good money at the minute, I have sold 3 box trailers and a flatbed in the last 12 months.

 

[pappajohn]

What sort of weight and do you mean enclosed or flatbed with sides?

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[Gromett]

Gromett has one for sale I think

Still haven't found the time to pull it out and wash it, take photos.

Mine is single axle though.

 

[EuroTrotters]

Still haven't found the time to pull it out and wash it, take photos.

Mine is single axle though.

Thanks Gromett.

I just searched and found your ad. Has to be twin Axle,

Trev

 

[Mikeco]

Used to have a Bateson 120v van trailer which is probably the type you are looking for, quite expensive when new though at over £2000 and not many used ones for sale either.

 

[EuroTrotters]

Why does it have to be twin axle. Single axle is easier to manoeuvre and depending on what you are going to carry in it should carry the weight. You are not wrong about trailers making good money at the minute, I have sold 3 box trailers and a flatbed in the last 12 months.

I would have to manually move a single axle down my drive, I have found twins easier. Also prefer the stability and safety of 4 tyres on the ground!.


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What sort of weight and do you mean enclosed or flatbed with sides?
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Enclosed Van type trailer with around 1 ton payload +

 

[Spriddler]

I would have to manually move a single axle down my drive, I have found twins easier. Also prefer the stability and safety of 4 tyres on the ground!.
Enclosed Van type trailer with around 1 ton payload +

Surely a single axle trailer with jockey wheel would be just as easy...........?

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[soreeyes]

Twins are very difficult to steer as they only want to go in a straight line . I use a single axle brendaup at 750 kg 2x1m .

 

[Spriddler]

Used to have a Bateson 120v van trailer which is probably the type you are looking for, quite expensive when new though at over £2000 and not many used ones for sale either.

Two thousand quid! Don't be daft. You do realise that not only is he a Funster and therefore claims to have a limited budget and can only afford a cheap 'n cheerful Hymer.

 

[EuroTrotters]

Two thousand quid! Don't be daft. You do realise that not only is he a Funster and therefore claims to have a limited budget and can only afford a cheap 'n cheerful Hymer.

My £13,000 Hymer beats my £117,000 Frankia any day

 

[EuroTrotters]

Twins are very difficult to steer as they only want to go in a straight line . I use a single axle brendaup at 750 kg 2x1m .

But not as stable in the event of a blow out !.

But I need a big trailer to take large items.

 

[Spriddler]

If 596A has one he might lend it you. He'd probably only need it for his 6 weeks a year trip to the South of France for transporting his wallet.

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[EuroTrotters]

I might be tempted by a single axle if the payload and length works Gromett

 

[Gromett]

I might be tempted by a single axle if the payload and length works Gromett

Specification options for IWT Braked BV » Ifor Williams Trailers Ltd - Britain's Leading Trailer Manufacturer

A versatile trailer range with 17 models to choose from. The Ifor Williams Box Van range is used for a wide range of purposes from Scout Camps, and mobile retail outlets to transporting luggage and disco equipment.

www.iwt.co.uk

BV84G I think.
2.40m x 1.17m internal size.

It is too dark to go out and look tonight.

I am selling for £800 now as it stands.

Once I drag it out, clean it and fettle it. I will be putting it straight on ebay/facebook market place for £1,100 (£1,000 accepted) including wheel lock and hitch lock.

At £800 it is an absolute steal.

 

[Ridgeway]

I looked at loads of trailers this Spring, borrowed a few and played around with them and concluded:

Twin axle: not a chance, way, way too difficult to move around = needed a motor mover on it
Hard panelled trailer: way too heavy
Curtain sided trailer: OK less secure but has the same payload and is simply a doddle to move around on my own.

The manoeuvrability is just about the most important thing for me and try moving a trailer by hand over a slightly uneven surface on a campsite, when it's raining and is half loaded.....

Ours is so easy to hitch/un-hitch and manoeuvre that i often take it off for 3 point turns as my reversing is so abysmal

 

[EuroTrotters]

I looked at loads of trailers this Spring, borrowed a few and played around with them and concluded:

Twin axle: not a chance, way, way too difficult to move around = needed a motor mover on it
Hard panelled trailer: way too heavy
Curtain sided trailer: OK less secure but has the same payload and is simply a doddle to move around on my own.

The manoeuvrability is just about the most important thing for me and try moving a trailer by hand over a slightly uneven surface on a campsite, when it's raining and is half loaded.....

Ours is so easy to hitch/un-hitch and manoeuvre that i often take it off for 3 point turns as my reversing is so abysmal

What did you buy ?

 

[EuroTrotters]

Specification options for IWT Braked BV » Ifor Williams Trailers Ltd - Britain's Leading Trailer Manufacturer

A versatile trailer range with 17 models to choose from. The Ifor Williams Box Van range is used for a wide range of purposes from Scout Camps, and mobile retail outlets to transporting luggage and disco equipment.

www.iwt.co.uk

BV84G I think.
2.40m x 1.17m internal size.

It is too dark to go out and look tonight.

I am selling for £800 now as it stands.

Once I drag it out, clean it and fettle it. I will be putting it straight on ebay/facebook market place for £1,100 (£1,000 accepted) including wheel lock and hitch lock.

At £800 it is an absolute steal.

Let me know please, if I’m not in Spain I’ll come over.

Trevor

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[Ridgeway]

What did you buy ?

A 750kgs curtain side:

From memory it's 120kgs empty and we usually don't have more than 150kgs in there so it's always easy to move around. Cost us £850 new on the road and then had to have it's MOT, registration and plates at about £150, plus road tax, plus motorway tax (you boys have it easy there...)

From the back:

 

[tonyidle]

Surely a single axle trailer with jockey wheel would be just as easy...........?

My 1300kg car trailer is single axle. I hate twins for the reasons already mentioned plus tyres crack before they wear out on any trailer so two is enough. I use TPMS for peace of mind.

 

[Gromett]

Let me know please, if I’m not in Spain I’ll come over.

Trevor

Just checked my ad, and it is a B84G.
Like this one, just not new.

Ifor Williams BV84 Single Axle 5' H/R | Barlow Trailers

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If you are seriously interested and have any questions feel free to PM me.

They are really solid trailers, but up to a spec not down to a price. Big chunky frame all around that is fully galvanised and totally rust free.

 

[dabhand]

I’ve got a twin axle Ivor Williams car trailer, its a doddle to move, load, Park, hitch etc, you guys need a butler or something!

ps. Loads of farm sales by me, tell me max price and exact type of trailer you want and I’m sure I’ll find one!

 

[Gromett]

As I said, it needs pulling out from where it is stored and given a good bath. but here is a picture of it in situ. I have just given it a brief scrub down with water and a brush.
So not really clean. In this picture you can see the hookup leads. I plug the trailer into the hookup then my van into the trailer. This way I can disconnect the van and leave the trailer plugged in when I go shopping etc.

At that time the trailer had my chest freezer in amongst other things. My plans have now changed hence the sale.

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[dabhand]

Specification options for IWT Braked BV » Ifor Williams Trailers Ltd - Britain's Leading Trailer Manufacturer

A versatile trailer range with 17 models to choose from. The Ifor Williams Box Van range is used for a wide range of purposes from Scout Camps, and mobile retail outlets to transporting luggage and disco equipment.

www.iwt.co.uk

BV84G I think.
2.40m x 1.17m internal size.

It is too dark to go out and look tonight.

I am selling for £800 now as it stands.

Once I drag it out, clean it and fettle it. I will be putting it straight on ebay/facebook market place for £1,100 (£1,000 accepted) including wheel lock and hitch lock.

At £800 it is an absolute steal.

Then sell the 4ker! ?

 

[Gromett]

Only one on ebay at the moment... £1750

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