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Forum: Trailers & towing 17 December 2015, 22:47
Replies: 67
Views: 10,330
Posted By Mcd22
As I am not a lawyer its not my place to comment...

As I am not a lawyer its not my place to comment if they were competently defended or not. In the 3 cases there were other offences also commited at the same time.

The decision to prosecute...
Forum: Trailers & towing 17 December 2015, 21:58
Replies: 67
Views: 10,330
Posted By Mcd22
I have had 3 successful prosecution's this year...

I have had 3 successful prosecution's this year with option 4. The Police might not prosecute on it but DVSA generally will. There are a few exceptions and discretion gets used with it a lot.

I...
Forum: Trailers & towing 17 December 2015, 21:16
Replies: 67
Views: 10,330
Posted By Mcd22
There are 5 ways to be overweight. Option 1:...

There are 5 ways to be overweight.

Option 1: 3000kg on a 2000kg MAM trailer. Trailer is over its MAM.

Option 2: 2500kg on a 3000kg MAM twin axle trailer. Axle 1 weight 500kgs, axle 2 weight...
Forum: Trailers & towing 17 December 2015, 14:32
Replies: 67
Views: 10,330
Posted By Mcd22
Their marine boat section has the plates that are...

Their marine boat section has the plates that are ideal. Just copy the details from the old plate.
Forum: Trailers & towing 17 December 2015, 14:17
Replies: 67
Views: 10,330
Posted By Mcd22
Down rating a trailer is very easy to do. You can...

Down rating a trailer is very easy to do. You can simply put a replacement vin plate on with the reduced weight this is fine as long as you copy all the other details over i.e. chassis number etc....
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 October 2015, 20:58
Replies: 5
Views: 984
Posted By Mcd22
Good stuff. I have used it on our family cabin...

Good stuff. I have used it on our family cabin cruiser and on my land rover with success both times.
Forum: Trailers & towing 10 October 2015, 18:25
Replies: 22
Views: 7,105
Posted By Mcd22
My number plate is on the back of the mudguard...

My number plate is on the back of the mudguard now. I find that the tail and sidelights on the trailer give me guide points to aim for at night.
Forum: Trailers & towing 10 October 2015, 09:31
Replies: 22
Views: 7,105
Posted By Mcd22
Another big advantage with having fully...

Another big advantage with having fully waterproof lights is that you can use them as guide lights if your recovering the boat at night. Mine have been on the trailer for 3 seasons now and get dunked...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 July 2015, 12:50
Replies: 18
Views: 2,580
Posted By Mcd22
Thumbs up for the Lomo kit. I have several of the...

Thumbs up for the Lomo kit. I have several of the dry bags and also the drysuits. All good bits of kit.
Forum: Trailers & towing 21 June 2015, 22:40
Replies: 45
Views: 11,798
Posted By Mcd22
You can get a 13pin to 7 pin adaptor plug to fit...

You can get a 13pin to 7 pin adaptor plug to fit the back of your car to save changing the sockets over. I use them on my work Landies to swap the chipper frames around between vehicles.
Forum: Trailers & towing 21 June 2015, 09:35
Replies: 45
Views: 11,798
Posted By Mcd22
One of the reasons I changed to 13pin electrics...

One of the reasons I changed to 13pin electrics is the fact that it will lock in and provide a splash proof connection.

I stopped using trailer boards because it was a nightmare to find somewhere...
Forum: Trailers & towing 20 June 2015, 21:02
Replies: 45
Views: 11,798
Posted By Mcd22
I used led autolamps on my trailer. Been on 3...

I used led autolamps on my trailer. Been on 3 years now with no problems.

Just attach the cable to the bottom of the winch post instead of the front of the trailer. That way you have enough...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 May 2015, 10:35
Replies: 3
Views: 675
Posted By Mcd22
Where abouts in Renfrewshire?

Where abouts in Renfrewshire?
Forum: RIB gallery 11 April 2015, 22:44
Replies: 474
Views: 138,768
Posted By Mcd22
Winch is just the electric one. Yeah its a mantec...

Winch is just the electric one. Yeah its a mantec bumper. I just made an L shapped plate that bolts through the bottom of the bumper to mount the ball onto.
Forum: RIB gallery 11 April 2015, 22:01
Replies: 474
Views: 138,768
Posted By Mcd22
Nah, just makes it a tad more elegant to get on...

Nah, just makes it a tad more elegant to get on and off the boat.
Forum: RIB gallery 09 April 2015, 20:12
Replies: 474
Views: 138,768
Posted By Mcd22
New tow vehicle. Still have to drive the boat off...

New tow vehicle. Still have to drive the boat off the trailer at that depth, downside of an offroad boat trailer!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 April 2015, 12:03
Replies: 4
Views: 1,484
Posted By Mcd22
Broken bits already!

Didn't even make it off the trailer when this little gem happened on my port engine.

Turned the key and got a clunk whizzzzzz.

Good old Etec starter reduction gears. 1 cog is minus 2 teeth and...
Forum: Trailers & towing 26 February 2015, 20:40
Replies: 23
Views: 5,587
Posted By Mcd22
When I had a single axle trailer I used to use a...

When I had a single axle trailer I used to use a jemmy jack to lift it. It was a jack and axle stand all in one.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 February 2015, 18:37
Replies: 14
Views: 2,448
Posted By Mcd22
The slipway at Helensburgh beside the pier is not...

The slipway at Helensburgh beside the pier is not a bad slipway depending on the tide. Usually very quiet as well. Although you can gain quite a crowd during launching and recovery.
Forum: Trailers & towing 20 February 2015, 22:06
Replies: 21
Views: 4,182
Posted By Mcd22
If you drive into the back of a trailer then its...

If you drive into the back of a trailer then its your fault anyway...

The lights are within the limits from the edge of the trailer. The boat is the load and can overhang further.

The trailer...
Forum: Trailers & towing 20 February 2015, 21:57
Replies: 18
Views: 3,202
Posted By Mcd22
It was pretty good on the inside though. The...

It was pretty good on the inside though. The extra room makes a huge difference.
Forum: Trailers & towing 20 February 2015, 15:53
Replies: 18
Views: 3,202
Posted By Mcd22
Its back off and that vehicle has been replaced...

Its back off and that vehicle has been replaced with another one. Still trying to decide what to do with the roof.

It wasn't on long enough to get out of primer before it the vehicle was replaced
Forum: Trailers & towing 20 February 2015, 13:42
Replies: 18
Views: 3,202
Posted By Mcd22
Which one?

Which one?
Forum: Trailers & towing 20 February 2015, 11:53
Replies: 18
Views: 3,202
Posted By Mcd22
The main lights are from LED Auto lamps and the...

The main lights are from LED Auto lamps and the marker lights are from bolt on bits.

All the connections are made with glue filled heat shrink connectors.
Forum: Trailers & towing 19 February 2015, 10:02
Replies: 18
Views: 3,202
Posted By Mcd22
I have Led lighting all round the trailer. I...

I have Led lighting all round the trailer. I don't use a trailer board as everything is fitted to the trailer.

The marker lights on my mudguards help people see how wide the trailer is at night...
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