Horse trailers

[CuddlyCob]

Hey guys i am still new to this whole owner thing, i am hoping to visit the beach and go competing with my pony can anyone recommend any horse trailers and what to look out for if i am buying secondhand plz thanx xxx

 

[ROG]

Hey guys i am still new to this whole owner thing, i am hoping to visit the beach and go competing with my pony can anyone recommend any horse trailers and what to look out for if i am buying secondhand plz thanx xxx

What licence have you got - B or B+E?
What vehicle are you going to tow with?

 

[CuddlyCob]

Not sure about the license it is my dad, who has towed before, sorry this isn't very helpful but he drives a 4x4

 

[Tronk]

When you buy one, assuming second hand, ring the manufacturer to check its not stolen before you part with your cash. When I bought my second hand trailer, an Ifor Williams, I rang them before buying it and they checked all the chassis numbers etc to confirm it was ok. They were really helpful.

I just searched for checklists on the internet before viewing so I knew roughly what to look for.

 

[CuddlyCob]

Thanks i would never of thought to check if it had been stolen or not

 

[ROG]

Not sure about the license it is my dad, who has towed before, sorry this isn't very helpful but he drives a 4x4

If you have passed the basic car test this might be useful ....

SUPERVISING A B+E LEARNER
In April 2010 new rules were introduced for those supervising certain learner drivers but they only affected those supervising VOCATIONAL categories such as C1 C1+E D1 & D1+E where the supervising driver had those categories given to them for free when they passed a pre 1997 car test.
They do not affect those with a pre 1997 B+E licence who wish to supervise a B+E learner.
All B licence holders have B+E provisional on the paper part of their licence and can tow an empty or loaded trailer on all roads including motorways.
The usual rules apply when a learner is driving -
The supervising driver must be aged over 21
The supervising driver must have held a B+E licence for at least 3 years
L plates must be fitted to the front of the vehicle and the rear of the trailer
Correct insurance for a B+E learner


You can tow on the basic car licence but you need some info from the car and the trailer to determine if that is legally possible - Your Dad should be able to locate that info
The vehicle GVW added to the trailer plated MAM cannot total more than 3500 kgs

 

[enchantedunicorn]

alot of my friends have Bateson trailers.

 

[Tnavas]

The Ivor Williams trailers are great value for money, they drive well and horses like travelling in them.

We have an importer here in New Zealand and a friend has one and she is extremely pleased with hers.

 

[CuddlyCob]

Thanx guys. This is helping me out millions xxx