I don't think you can just make a trailer anymore I think they put in rules and regulations so there are hoops and regulations you need to go through. The smallest trailer you could get away with would be a flatbed that is the same length as the wheel base, 2.36m, and a front that is low enough that the front overhang can go over the front of the flatbed without fouling the jocky wheel and tow hitch. I would also want a little more than the bare minimum in terms of length. But in crude terms you could get away with a 2.5m bed.
I've seen a few designed for small cars, but I must also remember that it weighs 1.7tonne, so it would need to be beefy as well as small. Trouble I'm finding, if you go to a trailer that can take 2 tonnes, then it becomes very large. Tempted to get a chassis from a second hand big trailer and modify it to make it easier to store.
If you are looking at a trailer to modify you might be worth looking at plant trailer a they are short but heavy as designed for diggers etc.I've seen a few designed for small cars, but I must also remember that it weighs 1.7tonne, so it would need to be beefy as well as small. Trouble I'm finding, if you go to a trailer that can take 2 tonnes, then it becomes very large. Tempted to get a chassis from a second hand big trailer and modify it to make it easier to store.
or tow my motorhome with the LR...
That's a good point, I keep finding plant trailers and wondering.
Great info, that does look tight, but ideal size. I'll not be doing tons of journeys, just the odd tour maybe once a year. This is wot I need to keep it small too store.
Now that does look neat. I see you have a thatcham approved dog too. What I do like about that trailer, looking at their web site, is that you can have the optional fold down sides. That means I can get rid of my current basic trailer and have this one that can do both jobs. It's expensive, but will see me out.
Yes mate. It’s a very well made trailer. It tows very smooth. I have the sides too. I fitted mudguards to it to help keep the underneath clean, well worth doing. I have loaded it with 4 tons max. Carried all kinds of cargo and machinery. Ifor parts backup is excellent. Lots of simple parts on it. Galved so not much rust anywhere. You can fit two types of wheels on it, normal road tyre and also a very heavy duty industrial type like you see on a forklift. Had it for over 20 years and it’s one of my most used bits of kit. If you do get one you will be very happy with it. They are great tools. If you have any question about them feel free to message me.Now that does look neat. I see you have a thatcham approved dog too. What I do like about that trailer, looking at their web site, is that you can have the optional fold down sides. That means I can get rid of my current basic trailer and have this one that can do both jobs. It's expensive, but will see me out.
it's a 3.5tonne mercedes sprinter base beast. Certainly don't have the room down the side of my house for that but nice idea. Actually, my brother (who owns a LR company), said jokingly, can't you just town the motorhome with the land rover! Can you imagine that, my 1985 petrol 70hp land rover driving down the M1 at 40mph in third flat out.
I've been browsing their site looking at the options, expensive, but certainly worth it. Trouble is, I keep seeing how small I can get away with, I can image me parking the 90 on it gritting my teeth. The double axle certainly is a must to keep the weight off the ball at least.Yes mate. It’s a very well made trailer. It tows very smooth. I have the sides too. I fitted mudguards to it to help keep the underneath clean, well worth doing. I have loaded it with 4 tons max. Carried all kinds of cargo and machinery. Ifor parts backup is excellent. Lots of simple parts on it. Galved so not much rust anywhere. You can fit two types of wheels on it, normal road tyre and also a very heavy duty industrial type like you see on a forklift. Had it for over 20 years and it’s one of my most used bits of kit. If you do get one you will be very happy with it. They are great tools. If you have any question about them feel free to message me.
Might be worth checking the main dealers in your area or even uk wide for a good 2nd hand one. Maybe some of the agricultural companies or agri auction companies. They often turn up at those. I looked a smaller ones too before I got the LM but to be honest it seemed to offer the most. Double axle does let you balance well and also make sure you use an adjustable tow hitch. If the bed is sitting level under load and you have the balance right it tows like a dream. Hope you get what you need.
I just seen this, might be too small, dunno, have a look -
Tight ? It fits like a glove with some wiggle room for load on the towball.
That's too small and probably 750kg max. I would prefer a twin axle with brakes.
