Trailer - What To Look For? (1 Viewer)

[jac-in-a-box]

A few words of wisdom please...

Hoping to view a trailer for my Smartie in the next few days, a Woodford Smart car trailer to be precise.

Having never bought a trailer before, I want to make sure that I buy something that's up to the job. While I know the Woodford trailer is suitable, but what should I look for on the trailer specifically apart from the obvious like electrics and tyres?

Seen a couple of photo's and it looks fine, just need to be sure!

Thanks

 

[pappajohn]

If it's on rubber block indespension units check the units for severe rust.

I had one split and lost a full hub, suspension unit and wheel.

If it's on leaf springs check the spring hanger rubber bush's for splits and disintegration.

Other than that I can't think of anything else

 

[martin2603]

Make sure it has the manufacturers plate on the Woodford it is on the inside of the A frame, left hand side. Apply the Handbrake, make sure the wheels lock, and also check that the hydraulic damper seals are good, (no leaks).

 

[Gromett]

Check your license allows you to tow it as well I presume you want to tow behind you MH?

Even though I took my C1 test I still can't tow more than 750KG behind my 3500KG motorhome.

Sorry if you already know about this.

 

[jonsea]

had one took it down to Spain with a clio on the back no problem ,just sold it john

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[Ethle the wondervan]

Wheel bearings.
These are often not well protected on trailers and pressure washing can ruin them.
Having said that, they are usually fairly cheap and easy to replace.
Can be a good haggling point on price of trailer if everything else is robust.

 

[jac-in-a-box]

Thank you all ...there's a few things I hadn't considered!

Gromett - towing weights! Haven't got my licence to hand, but I passed my test prior to 1979...so I assume I'm fine to tow something over 750kg, I hope so as my m'home is over 3500kg!

This tracking down a trailer is a nightmare; well it seems to be if you're in Scotland. Recently missed a Brian James micro-max trailer that was spanking new for £600. Just hoping the Woodford trailer is still there and doesn't get sold before I get there.

Just in case, if anyone in Scotland has got something that needs a new loving home, I've got a fistfull of the Queens finest pounds to offer in exchange