converting trailer drop side 12x6 advise

[mitchel]

im wanting to convert my trailer to a tipper however I've no idea how you work out where to mount the ram is there some maths as to where to put it also what is the best type of ram to use and what sort of size stroke do you think i will need thanks mitch

[Coletti]

There are calculations and can be found by googling. Personally I would use a 3 stage ram but be careful, as I understand it it is now illegal to make or modify a trailer without having it all done professionally and certified I believe

[treequip]

as I understand it it is now illegal to make or modify a trailer without having it all done professionally and certified I believe

 

Not so, the DIY build or modification is still alive and well, there is no requirement to have a "professional".

 

Trailers have always had to conform to the construction and use regulations but some aspects of mods and new builds now come under Single Vehicle approval (SVA) where they don't have type approval.

[WeFixIt]

The Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) manual for trailers.

 

Document

 

 

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/367387/IVA-inspection-manual-for-categories-o1-o2-o3-and-o4-trailers.pdf

 

 

 

Interesting read! Includes heavyweight and lightweight trailers..

 

 

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[mitchel]

Any ideas on what size stroke?

[treequip]

Any ideas on what size stroke?

 

Just find an IFOR and get measuring

[mattplace]

im wanting to convert my trailer to a tipper however I've no idea how you work out where to mount the ram is there some maths as to where to put it also what is the best type of ram to use and what sort of size stroke do you think i will need thanks mitch

 

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[woody paul]

Just find an IFOR and get measuring

 

Or find a IFOR and buy it saves a lot of work and trouble.

[mitchel]

Just find an IFOR and get measuring

 

wish i could afford one to be honest every time i see the big 12footers come up there around £2800 i only paid £1000 for my trailer so not worth it

[treequip]

wish i could afford one to be honest every time i see the big 12footers come up there around £2800 i only paid £1000 for my trailer so not worth it

 

I didn't say buy it, I said measure it, just copy the geometry.