Raising GVM on C/Trailer (laws)
Submitted: Tuesday, Jun 24, 2008 at 10:29
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Member - Matthew C
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Does anybody know where to find the regulations for determining the GVM of a trailer and how you go about raising it.
I am in WA but any state regs would be ok i guess for now.
MAtt
Reply By: DIO - Tuesday, Jun 24, 2008 at 10:41
Tuesday, Jun 24, 2008 at 10:41
Have you done any local checks yourself? Why not start with your local authorities such as Dept of Transport, Motor Registration Dept etc. They should be able to re-direct you to someone that can help.
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Reply By: EscapeArtists - Tuesday, Jun 24, 2008 at 11:27
Reply By: _gmd_pps - Tuesday, Jun 24, 2008 at 11:32
Tuesday, Jun 24, 2008 at 11:32
regulations won't help you that much.
it is a matter of axle capacity, springs and frame.
over 750kg and 2t the brakes come into the equation.
the trailer manufacturer issues a compliance plate.
It is easy to get the compliance plate and you can
make a new one and get it over the pits. It depends
by how much you want to raise the GVM. I have done
2 trailers myself (converted a US one) and got them over
the pits. Sometimes your lucky sometimes your not
but you want to make sure you actually have the capacity you claim
good luck
gmd
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Follow Up By: EscapeArtists - Tuesday, Jun 24, 2008 at 11:43
Tuesday, Jun 24, 2008 at 11:43
yes i agree, But wouldnt following regulations be a major factor for insurance purposes in case something went pear shaped?
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Follow Up By: _gmd_pps - Tuesday, Jun 24, 2008 at 11:51
Tuesday, Jun 24, 2008 at 11:51
of course you have to follow regulations
but your ct probably has the proper lights/light position
reflectors/position etc. but the regulations do not tell
you what your chassis needs to be like in detail etc.
you start with the axle capacity and the
suspension.
by how much do you want to raise it ?
do a search for ADR on trailers. you will get the proper
documents.
good luck
gmd
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Follow Up By: EscapeArtists - Tuesday, Jun 24, 2008 at 11:56
Tuesday, Jun 24, 2008 at 11:56
Good stuff gmd, top answer m8
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Follow Up By: Member - Matthew C - Tuesday, Jun 24, 2008 at 17:10
Tuesday, Jun 24, 2008 at 17:10
Ok after all that i have contacted an engineer,they can do it for me after i get a letter from the manufacturer stating it can take the extra GVM and all is sweet.
Matt
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Follow Up By: _gmd_pps - Tuesday, Jun 24, 2008 at 18:24
Tuesday, Jun 24, 2008 at 18:24
that is the proper way to do it
good on ya.
gmd
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Follow Up By: 4wln - Tuesday, Jun 24, 2008 at 22:19
Tuesday, Jun 24, 2008 at 22:19
Hi Matt , Good stuff you got onto an engineer and can get the Gvm increased. I rang Carey and he's got all the info how to increase the gvm. So all is going good. regards Peter.
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Follow Up By: Member - Matthew C - Tuesday, Jun 24, 2008 at 22:49
Tuesday, Jun 24, 2008 at 22:49
Peter
We have the ball rolling mate and carey wants to get this issue sorted out for his customers as
well it seems .So all is looking up mate and we will be able to cart heaps of stuff soon(you can i know):)
Matt
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