Braked trailer

[John_374373321]

Please can someone tell me what this means.I'm trying to match a caravan to car and not sure what this means.

Thanks

 

[ProfJohnL]

Hello John,

A braked trailer is one that has brakes that operate when the towing car brakes to slow down. Generally all trailers that weigh more than 750Kg will be braked.

A caravan is just a specific type of trailer, and the vast majority of caravans will fall into the 'braked trailer' category as they weigh more than 750Kg

 

[Lutz]

It means what it says, a trailer with brakes. All trailers over 750kg, and that includes pretty well all caravans, must have brakes. In the UK and the rest of Europe, trailers between 750kg and 3.5 tonnes are normally actuated by a passive mechanical overrun system. Heavier trailers, such as those for lorries, have to have an active braking system applied by hydraulic or air pressure. In the USA and Australia, electrical brakes are common.

 

[RogerL]

Trailers can be braked or unbraked. If the trailer exceeds 750kg gross weight or exceeds 50% of the car's kerbweight then it must have brakes, ie be a braked trailer.

Caravans are all "braked trailers" although there may be a lightweight exception somewhere.

 

[John_374373321]

Hello John,

A braked trailer is one that has brakes that operate when the towing car brakes to slow down. Generally all trailers that weigh more than 750Kg will be braked.

A caravan is just a specific type of trailer, and the vast majority of caravans will fall into the 'braked trailer' category as they weigh more than 750Kg

Thanks for that. Would this apply to a caravan made in 94/95 Bailey Discovery ?