Rusty car trailer.

Terrill · 06-05-2019 05:26PM #1

Hi,

This is a light trailer that is being used occasionally for hauling light to moderately heavy loads, for example anything from moving a lawnmower or bringing junk to the local dump, to bringing home a full load of stones or gravel.

As you may notice from the pictures, it is not exactly in new condition. I'm curious if people think this trailer is safe, appropriate and legal to use on Irish roads.

https://ibb.co/sJhqMCV
https://ibb.co/mbv2hrX
https://ibb.co/37pCXD8
https://ibb.co/fFM43BR
https://ibb.co/2810ddc
https://ibb.co/T2Xk2Gf
https://ibb.co/bvZyP9z
https://ibb.co/sC1hWD5
https://ibb.co/1qXPsm8

06-05-2019 05:28PM

Try another angle.

Terrill · 06-05-2019 05:32PM

Ah well - got this message when trying to submit photos - "You cannot post with images, URLs or attachments because you are a new user."..... makes this thread a bit redundant doesn't it!

Ken. · 06-05-2019 05:33PM

Mod- Thread locked for a move to the motors forum.

Terrill · 06-05-2019 05:43PM

So is there any way I can share photos in this thread? It doesn't seem I can even post links out to Google drive.

Ken. · 06-05-2019 05:47PM

You can post a picture when you've made 5 posts and been a member for 24 hours. Explore the site and make a few posts(don't troll) and come back to this in 24 or so hours.

kyote00 · 06-05-2019 05:50PM

The waiting is the worst ....

Terrill · 06-05-2019 06:00PM

Ok cool, that isn't so bad, I read elsewhere on an older thread when searching about this that I may have to make 50 posts! I'll post the pics tomorrow hopefully.

ToddyDoody · 06-05-2019 06:14PM

The after hours reply is.. throw a few kids in the trailer for a spin to test whether its safe or not.

Toyotafanboi · 06-05-2019 06:20PM

If you want to host your image on a hosting site and PM me the link I will put it on the thread for you.

Toyotafanboi · 06-05-2019 08:17PM

Links to images now in OP.

It's a bit shook looking IMO, plenty of it like the wheels is surface rust but there looks like holes in the chassis ladder. Dont know how I'd feel with it full or gravel.

Terrill · 06-05-2019 08:18PM

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

If you want to host your image on a hosting site and PM me the link I will put it on the thread for you.

Thanks a mil, just sent you the links!

Some notes on the images:

The tyres don't have a manufacture date on them, but they are at least 20 years old. They can't be changed because the studs and wheel nuts are completely rusted (so much so, you'll notice one wheel nut has rusted off - the remaining ones are probably not far behind).

Wheels themselves are very badly corroded.

The drop links attaching the leaf springs to the frame are bent and corroded. On one side, you'll see that the link piece is jammed against the underside of the trailer chassis and body. On the other side, it hangs lower, but still not vertical as it should be.

On the side it is jammed up, it has wedged the bolt against the chassis rail. So, when this thing goes over bumps, that bolt is taking an impact each time.

Every bushing is gone, so there are big gaps between bolts, plates and washers everywhere, leading to lots of movement in the suspension where there should be none. Everything is metal resting on rusty bolts rather than bushings taking impact.

Long story short, the trailer is not mine, but the owner thinks it is grand...

Melodeon · 06-05-2019 08:22PM

Worth its weight in scrap!
That's utterly unroadworthy in my opinion, especially with the broken wheel stud and spring shackles at full extension with badly worn eyes & bolts.

06-05-2019 08:22PM

An accident waiting to happen IMO....thing could fall apart anyday.

punisher5112 · 06-05-2019 08:24PM

Op DO NOT USE this....

Seriously for your safety and others don't use it on a road or off road....

Destroy it.

06-05-2019 08:28PM

Nuts. I thought it was a trailer for a rusty car!

Odelay · 06-05-2019 08:30PM

Scarp it. Buy another, these things are not expensive.

elperello · 06-05-2019 08:34PM

Not suitable for loads of stones or gravel.
Will do to move a lawnmower or small loads to dump while looking for a replacement.
Something safer and more serviceable can be got for €300 - €400.

punisher5112 · 06-05-2019 08:43PM

elperello wrote: »

Not suitable for loads of stones or gravel.
Will do to move a lawnmower or small loads to dump while looking for a replacement.
Something safer and more serviceable can be got for €300 - €400.

No it won't.... It's that badly rusted the nuts have sheered off....

Death trap on wheels.....

I hope you are prosecuted op if you think this is fine...

Terrill · 06-05-2019 09:00PM

Just to clarify, not my trailer and I’ve no intention of using it. The owner thinks it is grand and that I am just exaggerating and over reacting when I pointed out the safety concerns with this trailer.

I don’t want to see it on the road and am very concerned it’ll cause an accident and hurt someone. The owner doesn’t listen to me, but may be swayed by these comments when I show him.

Even legally I’m sure this shouldn’t be on the road - I think if it was the cause of an accident, the insurance company may take a dim view of using this thing to tow stuff around. Any insurance folk here?

Are there any laws about trailers? What would a guard say if he saw it? Any guards on here?

Thanks again, I appreciate it.

punisher5112 · 06-05-2019 09:32PM

Terrill wrote: »

Just to clarify, not my trailer and I’ve no intention of using it. The owner thinks it is grand and that I am just exaggerating and over reacting when I pointed out the safety concerns with this trailer.

I don’t want to see it on the road and am very concerned it’ll cause an accident and hurt someone. The owner doesn’t listen to me, but may be swayed by these comments when I show him.

Even legally I’m sure this shouldn’t be on the road - I think if it was the cause of an accident, the insurance company may take a dim view of using this thing to tow stuff around. Any insurance folk here?

Are there any laws about trailers? What would a guard say if he saw it? Any guards on here?

Thanks again, I appreciate it.

Ask them how they feel if they were responsible for killing another human.....

I would slash the tyres to be honest but obviously not allowed do things like that.

Anything brought on a public road must be safe and legal and that is far from it.

drunkmonkey · 06-05-2019 09:35PM

It's fine just take it handy with it. Nothing a wire brush and some paint couldn't make look ok.

pablo128 · 06-05-2019 09:40PM

Ask the lad who uses it to imagine a loose wheel coming through his windscreen at 60 or 80 kmh.

The trailer would probably be grand with some remedial work done. Im not well up on the price of parts for them though, so it might be more cost effective to replace it with a good trailer.

Still waters · 06-05-2019 09:41PM

give it to your local scrap man, cut the axle in case he might use it or sell it on

jmreire · 06-05-2019 09:46PM

Terrill wrote: »

Hi,

This is a light trailer that is being used occasionally for hauling light to moderately heavy loads, for example anything from moving a lawnmower or bringing junk to the local dump, to bringing home a full load of stones or gravel.

As you may notice from the pictures, it is not exactly in new condition. I'm curious if people think this trailer is safe, appropriate and legal to use on Irish roads.

https://ibb.co/sJhqMCV
https://ibb.co/mbv2hrX
https://ibb.co/37pCXD8
https://ibb.co/fFM43BR
https://ibb.co/2810ddc
https://ibb.co/T2Xk2Gf
https://ibb.co/bvZyP9z
https://ibb.co/sC1hWD5
https://ibb.co/1qXPsm8

That's one sick trailer....if there was an NCT for two wheel car trailers, that one would fail big time.

TrailerBob · 06-05-2019 10:04PM

Sadly there's plenty of people who'll use a ball of scrap like that... Bin it..

drunkmonkey · 06-05-2019 10:18PM

TrailerBob wrote: »

Sadly there's plenty of people who'll use a ball of scrap like that... Bin it..

It's not his to bin he's posted the neighbours trailer.

kyote00 · 06-05-2019 10:18PM

The chassis rails are badly holed with rust and the shackle bolts seem bend or loose.

The least bad option is - a bounce over a pothole or bump could easily cause the axle to break free --- the trailer then jack knifes into whatever is doing the towing.... causing 1000s of euros of damage to the towing vehicle.

The worst bad option is it breaks free and kills someone.

Advise owner to get that POS off the road.

TrailerBob · 07-05-2019 07:26AM

drunkmonkey wrote: »

It's not his to bin he's posted the neighbours trailer.

Bin the neighbour too

CJhaughey · 07-05-2019 07:34AM

I have always said there is a strong case for testing and licensing trailers individually.
It would take some effort and determination but would ensure that trailers are at least roadworthy once a year and would result in scrap trailers like the one pictured being taken off the road.

TrailerBob · 07-05-2019 07:40AM

I would be happy to see that too, but like all things, it would be decreed a 'money making racket' and I can already hear Gombeen Healy-Rae on the radio saying 'good honest lads trying to do a days work' would be taken off the road...

It need not be that rigorous either... Tyres, axle, lights, hitch coupling and brakes if fitted. In France and Germany trailers even have their own registration

Rusty car trailer.

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