Pickles Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 [quote user="crossy67"]I want the trailer to carry under 500kg so it doesn't need a cart grise but what if the trailer comes in at 500kg. I have no idea how heavy the potential chassis will weigh when stripped and by then it will be too late. Is there a limit to what the under 500kg trailer can weigh unladen?[/quote]No, but if the trailer weighs 400 Kg then there's not much leeway for payload ...To give you a guide as to what is possible, the small and lightweight Daxara types (sold under various brands across the EU) weigh between 65 and 100 Kgs for a GVW in the range 350-600Kg. Incidentally, looking at one site, it looks like there are some price reductions possible on end-of-season used trailers in the UK. They are still too expensive for some people though ...RegardsPickles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just john Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 [quote user="crossy67"]I want the trailer to carry under 500kg so it doesn't need a cart grise but what if the trailer comes in at 500kg. I have no idea how heavy the potential chassis will weigh when stripped and by then it will be too late. Is there a limit to what the under 500kg trailer can weigh unladen?Ta[/quote]When you have the caravan stripped, chassis cut & shut, and the trailer body made from the alloy caravan body, that would surely be strong and light enough? you could get it weighed at a facility near you, (I happen to know there is a weigh bridge at Patrice Desert) [I]Of course if you had it towed by an english registered vehicle you wouldn't have all this kerfuffle . . . [Www] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 [quote user="crossy67"]what if the trailer comes in at 500kg. [/quote]Then you cannot carry anything in it at all.500kg means 500kg all up, what the trailer weighs unladen is completely irrelevent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossy67 Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 Thanks AO.John, you know what's on my mind. I am surprised you haven't done it yet[I] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 [quote user="cooperlola"][quote user="Chancer"] This one I am particularly proud of:[/quote]The trailer or the Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious on top of it?[Www][/quote]Both, although I cannot claim the credit for the beauty or engineering of one of them [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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