U-bolt supplier

[seumask]

Can anyone recommend a supplier of galvanized or plain Mild Steel U-bolts to go round the outside the following rectangular section 70 by 180mm in something like an 6 to 10mm shank, I have goggled and searched the forum in vain so far. I am looking for 8 bolts and plates to go with the modifications I am doing on our trailer. All help gratefully received.

 

[KeithH]

I got some U bolts + plates for my trailer from a small company in Staines which made trailers. Unfortunately they closed last year .... but why not try a trailer manufacturer near where you live ... like Hayling Trailers?

Alternatively, some caravan/camping supply shops sell trailer spares. I have used:

Towbar & Trailer Equipment
44, Camp Rd, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 6EP Tel: 01252 540319

But I expect there will be a similar shop nearer you.

 

[Appleyard]

Just a suggestion... why not buy a length of screwed rod(studding),nuts and washers and make them up yourself?

 

[Bladerunner]

Have you tried a search on ebay ?

I bought some stainless u-bolts off there last year.

 

[VicS]

Or better still made from round steel bar just threaded on the ends where needed. It would have to be heated to bend it. Perhaps a local blacksmith could help.

 

[Guest]

If its galvanized or mild you want ... whats wrong with local DIY shop ................

or local trailer shop ?? Hayling Trailers if Hampshire etc.

 

[Avocet]

How strong do these need to be? If they're not critical, get some "black" bar and just bend it. You'll easily be able to bend 8mm through a right angle "cold" in a vice. You could do 10mm cold but it probably won't look too neat. The only trouble is that mild "black" bar won't be anything like as strong as a proper "U" bolt so if its strength you're looking for, get a proper one (as has been suggested) from a trailer manufacturer.

 

[seumask]

Thankyou for all the suggestions, After speaking to Hayling trailers and others I decided to buy some Threaded bar, nuts and Ubolt straps plates route. Plates avalible from Hayling trailers the rest from Screw fix.