Mark Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 I'm looking to buy a trailer for my Land Rover. Has anyone noticed whether trailer prices vary significantly between France and England? If I could make a substantial saving by buying in England before moving permanently to France in October, I would happily pay a surcharge on my already booked BF one way crossing, which is currently for the Landy sans trailer. Merci. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Redman Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 Depends how big. I run a second hand 1.8 by 1.3 with both the front and rear gates removed will carry 2.5 by 1.2 plasterboard or half a cube of sand and cement. At the moment Euros 600 would buy a replacement at the local Hypermaket. Unless I needed to move items to France I wildbuy in France. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 Depends on what sort of trailer you mean, a goods trailer, boat trailer or car trailer?In my region goods trailers are significantly cheaper for better quality, heavier duty.Be aware that any trailer over a certain weight limit, typically car trailers or larger 4 wheeled braked goods ones, must carry their own carte grise. Trying to register a U.K. purchased one could well be as difficult as registering a caravan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted July 18, 2006 Author Share Posted July 18, 2006 Cool, I'll get one in France then. Just need a very basic goods trailer.Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 "Be aware that any trailer over a certain weight limit, typically car trailers or larger 4 wheeled braked goods ones, must carry their own carte grise. Trying to register a U.K. purchased one could well be as difficult as registering a caravan."Any trailer over 500kg laden weight (PTAC) must be registered and have it's own registration document and number plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderhorse Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 [quote user="Derf"]"Be aware that any trailer over a certain weight limit, typically car trailers or larger 4 wheeled braked goods ones, must carry their own carte grise. Trying to register a U.K. purchased one could well be as difficult as registering a caravan."Any trailer over 500kg laden weight (PTAC) must be registered and have it's own registration document and number plate. [/quote]Really? I was under the impression it was 750kg, hence that's the max for most common-or-garden (excuse pun [:P]) trailers seen.Just to clarify, are you talking about the all-up trailer weight when fully laden, or just the actual carrying capacity (normally 500kg as described)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Driver Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 As per Derf: if it's over 500kg PTAC it needs own carte grise. If it's over 750kg PTAC it needs brakes.PTAC is poids total authorise en charge - total all up weight of the trailer and its permitted payload. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Also note that front-unload trailers have the front door on the correct side if you buy in France so that would be my advice. My UK trailer (which is due to arrive here at the weekend), opens out into the road if you park on the correct side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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