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Thanks. I'll keep a note of that whilst I continue to search for a spare wheel! Here's what the handbrake arrangement looks like. Any ideas of how to fit a breakaway cable gratefully received!

Hmmmn. I think my trailer is older/more basic that the one in the photo! I'll try to upload a photo later. I think the unit shown in your photo is what's known as "standard coupling and overrun unit" whilst I think I have the "heavy overrun brake unit". As for tyres, I have gone with the...

Yes, breakaway cables are mandatory on trailers manufactured post 1982 but mine is significantly older than that. If the trailer does not have an "emergency handbrake operation" does anyone know to what this (taken from NTTA) refers: "Some early Rice horse box trailers had an arrangement...

I've got an ancient Rice Leicester Farmers Hunt trailer and after quite a bit of labour but (touch wood) next to nothing mechanically difficult, it is a brilliant trailer to use. Sturdy and stable. If you have someone who's handy and can work things out. BTW sorry to use this thread for this...

I do. And it still has it's plate on, though it's a bit grubby! I shall have a look later and see if I can decipher what it says. Do you manage ok getting brake bits and tyres for yours?

Does anyone have experience of fitting phenolic board into a Rice trailer? I know all about the original 2 level floor in wood and how the spans are not appropriate for ply but is the phenolic board suitable? If anyone knows I'd be very grateful to hear what you think. Thanks