Advice & Guides
Hire, buying and running it properly: trailers and towing, tools, plant, vehicles, storage, removals, clearance and the trades. Plain answers, UK law included.
Horse Trailer Towing: UK Law & Safety Explained for towing
Is it illegal to tow with horse trailer doors open? Learn UK rules, welfare laws, and best practice for towing horses safely and securely.
Trailer Towing Jaws and Hooks: UK Trailer Safety Standards
Learn UK standards for trailer towing jaws and hooks, articulation gaps, safety locks, and how to prevent damage or detachment when towing, so you stay safe.
Trailer Wheel Bolt Tightening: Trailer Safety & Torque Guide
When it comes to towing, your trailer’s wheels take a serious beating - and keeping them tight and secure is absolutely essential. Getting wheel bolt torque wrong can lead to one of two outcomes:
Trailer Speed Symbols: Learn what the trailer symbols mean
Learn what trailer speed symbols mean, from J to V, and how tyre ratings will affect towing safety, load limits, and legal speeds when towing in the UK.
Trailer Eye Shafts: UK Types, Sizes & Eye Shaft Safety Guide
Learn about UK trailer eye shafts, standard sizes, compatibility with towing jaws and hooks, and why mixing DIN and British pins can be dangerous for you.
UK Towing Laws Explained | Tow safely and stay legal
Unbraked trailers: max 750kg or half your car’s kerb weight.
Trailer Mudguards: Stay Safe & Legal | Not just for looks
Mudguards aren’t just for looks. Brent explains why they’re vital for safety, legality, & other drivers’ windscreens. Driving without them is illegal in the UK.
Trailer Brake Safety Tips | Don’t Cook Your Trailer Brakes
Stop cooking your trailer brakes! Brent explains how to tow downhill safely and keep your trailer brakes cool and reliable. Feather the brakes instead.
Convex Towing Mirrors UK Rules | What mirror can you use
Law only requires a clear view down both sides of your trailer.
Trailer Licence Plate Rules UK | Avoid Fines | Brent Guide
Avoid fines with Brent’s guide to trailer licence plates. Keep your trailer licence plate clean, legal, and matching your tow vehicle. This is very important!
Stop Trailer Rust in Its Tracks | Checking for Rust
Learn how to check and treat rust on your trailer before it spreads. Keep your trailer strong, safe, and earning with Brent’s no-fuss trailer rust guide.
Plant Trailer Safety: Load & Secure Right | Brent Tips
Learn how to load and secure a plant trailer the right way. Brent explains balance, noseweight, and proper strapping so you tow steady, safe, and stress-free.
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