Replacing Ifor Trailer sides

[wattamus]

So the rear panels on each side of my lovely '02 HB505 have started rotting. Nothing to be concerned about for the moment (have had it checked over) but obviously come next year when I'm back at work I will be looking at getting them replaced.
Has anyone had this done before?
What was the price you paid per panel or for it all?

 

[Tiddlypom]

There’s been a recent thread on this . One of my 2006 510’s side panels is likely to need replacing next year, though the Ifor main dealer says it is fine for now after it was fully checked when in for servicing recently. He quoted me £250 + vat + labour to replace one side panel.

https://forums.horseandhound.co.uk/threads/viewed-an-ifor-williams-hb505-springy-back-wall.777177/

 

[sport horse]

I'v had pretty much all the trailer sides renewed. Ifor took forever to supply the parts to my local dealer and meanwhile a local horsebox builder told me he could buy the panels in big sheets at a local supplier and cut and fix no problem. I would suggest you investigate during the winter and cost it all out. Seriously it was 6 - 8 months to get the parts from Ifor so if you go that route be warned. Great trailers, ghastly after sales service from them - not my dealer.

 

[MidChristmasCrisis]

There is a lead time for the sides ...I ve been quoted around £500 for two people doing it over a weekend...one is an ex Ifor mechanic.

 

[TwinkleT]

Their customer service is appalling so I would recommend ordering sooner rather than later! I waited at least 6 months for mine. The local dealer was fine but the man I spoke to at their head office was particularly unpleasant to deal with, I definitely won't be getting another Ifor trailer when this one needs upgrading!

 

[Vodkagirly]

Agree with this. I ordered a side and it took monrths to arrive and despite me calling every week to see if it had a arrived, they didn't bother to let me know when it had.
My dad who is competent diy person, replaced with no issues but from looking at them i suspect a replacement could be acquired cheaper and easier than ivor Williams.