technical brakes on american trailer

[ian_374301868]

i am restoring an american travel trailer for use in the UK.

it is a 1951 model.

i am trying to find out the regulations for braking system.

it is fitted with electric brakes and no parking brake.

i am trying to keep the trailer as original as possible and therefore didnt want to have to change the brakes out for an over run cable operated system etc.

I am trying to find out if there are exemptions for historic vehicles?

Any advice gratefully received

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[RogerL]

There aren't any concessions for US trailers, historic or not.

To use it in the UK or Europe, it'll have to be fitted with over-run brakes. If it's over 7'6" wide it can only be towed by a vehicle 3501 kg or more.