750 kg trailer tyre pressure: the complete guide
Trailer tyres on a 750 kg trailer are subject to different stresses than those on a car: prolonged static loads, sudden loading and braking forces, temperature swings across the seasons. Yet their pressure is rarely checked with the same diligence as the towing vehicle’s tyres. That’s a mistake. An incorrectly inflated trailer tyre wears unevenly, […]
Trailer hardware and accessories: the complete guide
You think about the trailer, the axle, the MAM. Rarely about the hardware. Yet that’s often where things go wrong: a seized jockey wheel, a missing safety chain, a faulty light. These small components are the first to be checked during a roadside inspection, and the first to cause problems in the field. This guide […]
How to check and adjust trailer brakes?
A braked trailer is a trailer whose braking system needs to be maintained. That sounds obvious, yet it’s the one thing most users overlook. You check the tyres, grease the coupling, inspect the lights — but the brakes stay in the blind spot. The result: worn linings, a slack cable, a seized mechanism, and a […]
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘅𝗹𝗲?
The lifespan of an axle depends on 𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, distance traveled, and 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲. On average, an axle can last between 𝟲 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀. 𝗧𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗻 :– 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 : bearings (for play or noise) and suspension (visual defects like cracks or sagging).– 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀, place the trailer on jack stands […]
Category B96 vs BE licence: which one to tow a trailer?
The 750 kg MAM threshold is where towing regulations begin. Below it, a standard category B licence is enough. Above it, two extensions exist: B96 and B+E. Many drivers confuse the two, or are unaware that B96 exists at all. Yet the choice between these two categories matters: it determines the training required, the administrative […]
Braked vs unbraked trailer: differences and regulations
When looking for a braked 750 kg trailer, the braking question comes up early in the decision process, and it’s not always well understood. Braked or unbraked is not a comfort feature: it’s a technical characteristic governed by UK law, which depends on the trailer’s weight, the towing vehicle and the intended use. Unbraked trailer: […]
Which trailer to choose for your needs: a complete guide
Flatbed, tipper, car transporter, boat trailer… the choice is wide, and it’s not always easy to find your way around. The wrong choice is costly: an undersized trailer wears out quickly, an oversized one makes manoeuvring harder and adds unnecessary weight to the combination. A few simple questions asked upfront go a long way towards […]
750 kg GTW trailer: regulations and load limits
The 750 kg GTW mark is the threshold found on virtually all light trailers sold to private buyers. Gardening, motorcycle transport, small boat, occasional moving… this category covers a very wide range of everyday uses. But behind this figure lie specific rules, and above all technical concepts worth understanding before loading your trailer. 750 kg […]
Where to find the number of axles on a trailer registration document?
When owning or buying a trailer in the UK, it is sometimes necessary to identify how many axles the trailer has. This information can be useful for administrative purposes, compliance with towing regulations, or simply to understand the vehicle’s technical configuration. However, many people expect the axle count to be clearly written on the V5C […]
How to weld two half trailer axles ?
In certain technical configurations or during the fabrication of a custom chassis, it may be necessary to assemble two half trailer axles in order to create a complete axle. However, this operation requires a high level of precision. An axle supports significant loads and plays a direct role in the stability of the vehicle: a […]