Technical Info

Technical info –  This section is designed to help you build, maintain and repair your trailer.
We aim to have the following guides.

Please Note – If you have any questions or if you would like any further information regarding this product. or you don’t see the product you require in the range below. Then please feel free to call us on 01909 473749. We are more then happy to help and look forward to your call.

If you need technical help or assistance with photos you would like to send please email info@towingandtrailers.com

Also if you would like to view our Youtube we have lots of information that you might find useful. Then please follow the link below;
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Servicing trailers

How to service major components on a trailers running gear including brakes, bearings, couplings and lights.

Lighting

Regulations on lights, the requirements for road use, how to wire, available plug-in systems pros and cons and trouble shooting (click here).

Wiring diagrams

wiring towbar relays, insight in to dedicated wiring systems for Towbars, wiring plugs for trailers and adding ancillaries such as charging systems, batteries and interior lights (click here).

Building trailers

Guides on what to think about when building a trailer and matching the components you may require, legal dimensions and basic layouts for trailers.

Downloads

Instructions and catalogues from manufactures and printable versions of our guides.

Type approval

The basics about type approval and why it is needed. We also aim to build and put a trailer through an IVA soon to document this fully so that people understand what they need to do and how to go about it.

Can I legally tow a trailer?

Here is a link to the GOV.UK site where you can check your licence entitlement (click here).

How do I measure my PCD?

Here is a link to our trailer wheel PCD measuring guide (click here).