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Cut car trailer, Would you do it?

  • 06-07-2016 11:33pm
    #1
    work
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 661 ✭✭✭


    Hi I would love to get a custom trailer where a car is cut and used as a trailer.
    I need 2.7 metres internal storahe length. I have no clue who might do this. Any ideas appreciated ? :D


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  • #2
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,823 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    Not really possible anymore I'm afraid, due to Type Approval regs that came in in October 2013.

    Now technically, it may be possible, but you'd have to get IVA inspected by RSA before it goes on the road, and you'll need paperwork out the wazoo as well. Your new approved trailer will have as much paperwork, VIN plate etc etc as a car....

    It's just not economic anymore.

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  • #3
    TrailerBob
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,519 ✭✭✭TrailerBob


    The Type Approval regulations apply if you are placing the trailer for sale as a manufacturer or retailer no? One off builds could not be subject to inspection. How would anybody know when it was built?

    I would say it's possible to do OP, but you couldn't involve a fabricator or other professional for payment, otherwise you fall into the regulations. If you could do the work yourself to an acceptable standard I don't see how anybody could stop you.


  • #4
    work
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 661 ✭✭✭work


    Guys thanks for the replies,
    I really like the idea of doing this. It would meet my functional needs perfectly and could be really funky.

    According to the RSA:
    "The technical and administrative requirements associated with IVA are less onerous those of NSSTA or ECWVTA".

    So Realistically if making a "custom" trailer I would like it to be roadworthy (by the regulations) and would hope to keep it long term.

    I am ignorant of all this stuff so I have the "advantage" that my naivety might allow me try and progress this where others see it as too painful.

    Would anyone know who I could approach to do this work professionally?
    Could a training college help and I would pay for it as I am in no rush.


  • #5
    Buffman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,886 ✭✭✭Buffman


    There are a few van derived trailers for sale on Donedeal if you need one quickly.

    https://www.donedeal.ie/trailers-for-sale/trailer-van-/12059469
    https://www.donedeal.ie/trailers-for-sale/trailer/12315891
    https://www.donedeal.ie/trailers-for-sale/van-trailer-for-sale-/12493018
    https://www.donedeal.ie/trailers-for-sale/box-trailer/12574040

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  • #6
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,909 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    The Caddy one would be handy, it has a tow hitch attached so you could tow another trailer behind that one as well.:D


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  • #7
    work
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 661 ✭✭✭work


    Thanks guys and the links form Done Deal are good. I need 2.7 metres length so I think they will be too short. Need something a little larger.
    I'll keep an eye on DoneDeal though.

    Probably look at cutting up a VW passatt estate or Audi Avant.


  • #8
    peasant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,819 ✭✭✭✭peasant


    Your're not gonna get 2.7m
    Even large estates have well under 2m from boot to front seats.
    But even if you managed to find something long enough, it would then be so nose heavy that you couldn't possibly tow it.
    (very few vehicles that can take more than 100 kg direct weight on the towbar)


  • #9
    selectamatic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,091 ✭✭✭selectamatic


    Your cheapest option would be to customise a cattle trailer most have over the 2.7m loadspace length you are after and they should be cheaper than a proper box trailer. Another more interesting option would be to gut an old caravan but they aren't as accessible for loading things into.


  • #10
    peasant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,819 ✭✭✭✭peasant


    to work properly, ze wheel needs to be in ze middle :D
    a-jd600775-2435556441934514275.jpg

    (which is a lot of work)


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