Do trailers need mudguards?

A trailer designed for the carriage of round timber does not require mudguards. Construction and Use Regs 1986 Regulation 63 sasy that all trailers shall be fitted with wings or similar devices to prevent mud or water being thrown up by the rotation of the wheels.

How are trailer mudguards measured?

To Measure Length- Measure across the fender length from lip to lip at the bottom. To Measure Height- Measure from the lower lip of the fender to the very top of the fender.

Do trailers need wheel arches?

To make that trailer legal you need a lightboard complete with a number plate and red triangles, you also need to fit wheel arches or at least cover the tops of the tyres.

What kind of mudguards do I need for a trailer?

Our selection of mudguards for trailers covers all requirements to suit 8” wheels to 16” in a range of sizes and materials. We stock Galvanised steel mudguards for heavy duty use or the PVC where strength isn’t an issue, we also carry a small range of plain steel single axle mudguards.

Can you use galvanised steel mudguards in PVC?

We stock Galvanised steel mudguards for heavy duty use or the PVC where strength isn’t an issue, we also carry a small range of plain steel single axle mudguards. Our PVC and galvanised mudguards are both available in either a single axle or tandem axle version.

How big are the mud flaps on a trailer?

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Which is more durable aluminium or plastic mudguards?

Plastic is the lightest and least expensive; however, it is also the least durable. Steel is heavy, but also very strong and durable. Aluminium is lighter than steel and resists corrosion better, but it isnt as strong or durable.