Tip: Car trailers - there are all of these to consider!

In most cases, the car is too small to dispose of garden waste or old furniture. Trailers can help. If you only have to transport bulky items from time to time, you can get a small trailer at low prices rent. If a trailer is required on a regular basis, it is worth buying from a specialist dealer or hardware store. But used trailers are also a good option. We reveal what to look out for when renting or buying.

the car trailer

The selection that is huge in terms of car trailers Spannweite big at the prices. Entry-level models are sometimes offered cheaply in hardware stores. These are mostly trailers from 350 € and in the class up to 750 kg. However, very inexpensive models have repeatedly struggled with considerable deficiencies in various tests with regard to equipment and workmanship. There are certainly models for a small budget, but if you want to be on the safe side, you should spend a little more money and, above all, get a specialist dealer seek advice.

First look at your driver's license!

Before renting or buying a trailer, it is important to first look into the Driver's license to look, because the legal regulations must be observed. Drivers who have a valid driver's license from class B are allowed to have a trailer with a permissible Total weight of up to 750 kg draw. However, the entire combination may have a total weight of 3,5 tons not exceed. If the total weight is higher, the driver's license is the Class BE and a corresponding Driving training necessary. Then is a Weight of 4.250 kg allowed.

Which trailer is the right one?

It plays a role here was is to be transported. If only some green cuttings are thrown away from the garden every now and then, a small trailer is sufficient with one axis completely off. If heavy objects are regularly transported, a trailer with a Double axle optimal, because the weight is better distributed here. One disadvantage, however, is that maneuvering an uncoupled trailer of this type by hand is an enormous effort, even when it is empty. One advantage is definitely the higher payload. In addition, it is crucial which maximum weight the towing vehicle is allowed to pull. This is in the Vehicle documents evident. By the way, a distinction is made between braked and unbraked Followers.

The material

The material also plays an important role. Generally, trailers are off galvanized steel or aluminum manufactured because these materials do not rust and have a high level of stability. In contrast to steel, aluminum also has a low value Weight of table. In addition to the frame, the baseplate be respected. If this is too thin, it can not high stability guaranteed.

The brake

For small trailers with a gross vehicle weight of up to 750 kg the towing vehicle takes over the braking. However, it should be noted that this reduces the braking distance gets longer. Trailers with a gross vehicle weight of up to 3,5 tons need to have a own brake feature. By a Overrun brake the towing vehicle is relieved, whereby the braking distance is shortened and the driving stability is higher in an emergency braking. Another advantage is that you can roll away thanks to your own Parking brake is prevented. Air brakes are mainly used on truck trailers. These must be equipped with their own brake line between the towing vehicle and the trailer.

Trailers must not be overloaded

The trailer is also important not too cluttered. The maximum permissible payload results from the Empty weight and payload of the trailer. If you are not sure, you can have the curb weight of your trailer determined on public scales. Unfortunately, especially with small trailers, savings are made on fastening and towing eyes. And trailers with a 7-pin connector are often still sold. But the usual ones today are better 13-pin connectorwhich, in contrast to the 7-pin ones, indicate the reversing light. Alternatively, there are also suitable adapter pieces. Attention! A trailer is considered a stand-alone vehicle and must accordingly insured will. Accidents caused by the trailer are covered by the vehicle insurance not covered.

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