Tender boat trailer wheels query

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Hi all. I have worked a trailer for a 7ft tender boat with hollow sections. For the wheels i used wheels like the wheelbarrow type with a steel rim and plastic coloured tyre in a threaded shaft. I understand that tyres are not suitable for long distances but is it possible to tow for approximately 15/20 kilometers driving slowly? Views?
 
If your trailer doesn't have wheel bearings don't think about towing it on the road, wherever you are based.
If it's in the UK you really need to read up on the regulations.

Good idea to give a lot more details to support enquiries.
 
Pump-Out said:
Your trailer would not have type approval, which is needed by every vehicle on the road. Hence, sadly it would nit be legal, I fear.
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Thanks. As i am non UK resident ,in here there are some restrictions in trailering but re wheels there are no restrictions at the moment cause here only small distances.
 
Caraway said:
If your trailer doesn't have wheel bearings don't think about towing it on the road, wherever you are based.
If it's in the UK you really need to read up on the regulations.

Good idea to give a lot more details to support enquiries.
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Sent some screenshots in comments/Replies . As stated will only tow for approx 20 km maximum.
 
Caraway said:
If your trailer doesn't have wheel bearings don't think about towing it on the road, wherever you are based.
If it's in the UK you really need to read up on the regulations.

Good idea to give a lot more details to support enquiries.
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Will send a clear picture of the wheel later . It seems that wheel have bearings so im assuming for short distances should do the job but im not sure.
 
Karnic said:
Thanks. As i am non UK resident ,in here there are some restrictions in trailering but re wheels there are no restrictions at the moment cause here only small distances.
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Type Approval is an EU thing, too - Before Brexit trailers were built to match an EU type approval, and could get approval from the appropriate authority in any member state. I accept things have changed in many regards but, as far as I am aware, type approval is one of the things that endures.

The pictures show that you have done a great job, but that might not match all the legal requirements, to which others have alluded. Having said all that, as I don't know where you live, and do not have visibility on any local exemptions, I shall leave it there.
 
Karnic said:
Sent some screenshots in comments/Replies . As stated will only tow for approx 20 km maximum.
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It has no suspension. It'll rattle the boat to bits.
You keep avoiding answering questions.
Does it have wheel bearings?
It says on the tyre sidewall "Not for Highway Use"
You still haven't said where you are.

If you want advice you need to give more information. Why should we try to advise if you are not willing to give details?
 
Caraway said:
It has no suspension. It'll rattle the boat to bits.
You keep avoiding answering questions.
Does it have wheel bearings?
It says on the tyre sidewall "Not for Highway Use"
You still haven't said where you are.

If you want advice you need to give more information. Why should we try to advise if you are not willing to give details?
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I could not understand why you are stating im avoiding questions and not giving details when i also provided some pictures. Im from Malta . I created topic as im not an expert re wheels / bearings etc. I worked the trailer myself from my imagination and during my free time and tried my best in order to make transportation of boat easier. I could have opted in buying one from marine dealers but cost was relatively high for using trailer twice a year for 20km in may and 20km back in october thats why i bought some hollow sections and done the work. Im not sure if wheels have bearings or not cause as i said i dont understand about wheels but it seems they have bearings if im not mistaken see photo black circle after nut and pin. Re rattling im going to put a ratchet just to secure with trailer and will do driving slowly. Sorry for some misleading information or was not enough clear but as a DIY enthusiast i only asked re if the wheels in question will do the job . I understand that a new approved trailer would have been a better option but as i will use it twice a year cost would have been high compared to my needs. Thanks.
 
Karnic said:
I could not understand why you are stating im avoiding questions and not giving details when i also provided some pictures. Im from Malta . I created topic as im not an expert re wheels / bearings etc. I worked the trailer myself from my imagination and during my free time and tried my best in order to make transportation of boat easier. I could have opted in buying one from marine dealers but cost was relatively high for using trailer twice a year for 20km in may and 20km back in october thats why i bought some hollow sections and done the work. Im not sure if wheels have bearings or not cause as i said i dont understand about wheels but it seems they have bearings if im not mistaken see photo black circle after nut and pin. Re rattling im going to put a ratchet just to secure with trailer and will do driving slowly. Sorry for some misleading information or was not enough clear but as a DIY enthusiast i only asked re if the wheels in question will do the job . I understand that a new approved trailer would have been a better option but as i will use it twice a year cost would have been high compared to my needs. Thanks.
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Go back and read posts #2 #3 and #4.

Those are not road wheels. Your trailer is not suitable for towing on a public road.
 
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