The process of having a QLD registered trailer re-rated to a lower ATM
Submitted: Thursday, Mar 05, 2015 at 22:10
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Ben M10
I have purchased a dual axle boat trailer and I want to lower the ATM from 3,070 kg to be 2,200 kg. With a tow ball weight of 200kg then I would have a GTM of 2,000 kg.
I put the trailer and boat combo over a weigh
bridge fully loaded and the GTM Was 1,940 kg.
My understanding is that if I keep the GTM to 2,000 kg or less then I will NOT need to install a break-away coupling and I will only need brakes on at least one axle. I also believe that the hydraulic over-run brakes fitted are adequate.
I understand that I will need to get a engineer to supply a "Modification Certificate".
If anybody has dealt with a similar scenario, I would be very grateful for your thoughts?
Reply By: swampfox - Sunday, Mar 08, 2015 at 16:06
Sunday, Mar 08, 2015 at 16:06
HI
1st DONOT use standard iron /metal hydraulic brakes in salt
Tip at least use all galvinised
suspension brake system with stainless /bronze disc
A galvinised override mechanical disc system is cheap enough .
If u have the hydraulic nine inch drum system fitted ,thro them as far as u can .
2nd de register the trailer and and register as new biult prior to ""1985"" year of manufacturer. This will eliminate the mod plate bull bleep . u have to pay for a vin number and an id plate
Technically u can reregister as a derated trailer but the ever so wise RTA people will have a lot of trouble with this .Some times u can have a win if u speak only with the manager
swampfox
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