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Permalink Reply by John on December 30, 2010 at 17:33

Is there anyway of securing a trailer Rowly. Eg a metal post concreted in and a secure lock/padlock or wheel clamp etc.?  I have never had a trailer, but it is obvious from what you have said that they are easily stolen.

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PRO MemberPermalink Reply by Gary Hedges on December 30, 2010 at 18:02

i store mine in a locked barn and have never though of insurance however is it a legal requirement when towing one?

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Permalink Reply by Matt Brown on December 30, 2010 at 18:33

you could try caravan insurers they may be geared up for such things.

 

ages ago i used to have a caravan and my car insurance said that when it is connected to my car it is covered as part of the vehicle as they are classed as an "outfit"

 

i have a small box trailer but i very rarely use it and it didnt cost me anything so i'm not even concidering insuring it.

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PRO MemberPermalink Reply by Rowly Hill on December 30, 2010 at 18:36

If someone wants to nick it they will whatever you do to secure it.

 

I seem to remember a few folk on here commenting on the use of a live electrical connection. Good luck to them...mines parked outside and I'd be a bit worried about an innocent party inadvertently leaning against it.

 

Mines chained to a very large tree, bulldog wheel clamped and has a hitch lock.

John www.acegardenservices.co.uk said:

Is there anyway of securing a trailer Rowly. Eg a metal post concreted in and a secure lock/padlock or wheel clamp etc.?  I have never had a trailer, but it is obvious from what you have said that they are easily stolen.

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PRO MemberPermalink Reply by Rowly Hill on December 30, 2010 at 18:41

I have read somewhere that MOST insurers (most) will cover damage to others property/vehicles caused by your trailer when it is hitched to your vehicle i.e it's covered under the towing vehicles policy. You will need to check that out with your insurer.

 

From what I gather though any damage to your property etc is not covered if you hit it/run over it with your trailer.

 

Obvious point - if it's not insured and pinched you won't get a bean.

 

Depends on what your trailer is worth and if you consider it worth insuring.

 

Gary Hedges said:

i store mine in a locked barn and have never though of insurance however is it a legal requirement when towing one?

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PRO MemberPermalink Reply by Rowly Hill on December 30, 2010 at 18:44

Thanks Matt,

 

I'm trying to keep all of the necessaries under one roof, if you get my drift.

 

It looks as though I'll be sticking with the NFU.

 

At £4K+ I'm not taking a risk;-)

Matt Brown said:

you could try caravan insurers they may be geared up for such things.

 

ages ago i used to have a caravan and my car insurance said that when it is connected to my car it is covered as part of the vehicle as they are classed as an "outfit"

 

i have a small box trailer but i very rarely use it and it didnt cost me anything so i'm not even concidering insuring it.

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Permalink Reply by John on December 30, 2010 at 18:53

I would have the business name all over it as well Rowly. If possible ?  

ROWLY HILL said:

If someone wants to nick it they will whatever you do to secure it.

 

I seem to remember a few folk on here commenting on the use of a live electrical connection. Good luck to them...mines parked outside and I'd be a bit worried about an innocent party inadvertently leaning against it.

 

Mines chained to a very large tree, bulldog wheel clamped and has a hitch lock.

John www.acegardenservices.co.uk said:

Is there anyway of securing a trailer Rowly. Eg a metal post concreted in and a secure lock/padlock or wheel clamp etc.?  I have never had a trailer, but it is obvious from what you have said that they are easily stolen.

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PRO MemberPermalink Reply by Rowly Hill on December 30, 2010 at 19:07

That's coming soon...as soon as our graphic designer returns to work post X-mas/New Year and gets something sorted for an across the board business design/logo.

John www.acegardenservices.co.uk said:

I would have the business name all over it as well Rowly. If possible ?  

ROWLY HILL said:

If someone wants to nick it they will whatever you do to secure it.

 

I seem to remember a few folk on here commenting on the use of a live electrical connection. Good luck to them...mines parked outside and I'd be a bit worried about an innocent party inadvertently leaning against it.

 

Mines chained to a very large tree, bulldog wheel clamped and has a hitch lock.

John www.acegardenservices.co.uk said:

Is there anyway of securing a trailer Rowly. Eg a metal post concreted in and a secure lock/padlock or wheel clamp etc.?  I have never had a trailer, but it is obvious from what you have said that they are easily stolen.

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PRO MemberPermalink Reply by Gardens4u.co.uk on December 30, 2010 at 19:10

e and l     insurance   . online    i had ifors insured £5.50 a month each   - gold plan

 

equine / horseboxes etc    u can pay a month at a time.

http://www.eandl.co.uk/equine/horse-trailer-insurance

 

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PRO MemberPermalink Reply by Rowly Hill on December 30, 2010 at 19:23

Thanks Robin.

 

I'll take a butchers.

 

If the NFU and a hand full of others can do it...why can't the rest?

 

"Tailor your policy to your requirements" - I don't think so.

Gardens4u.co.uk said:

e and l     insurance   . online    i had ifors insured £5.50 a month each   - gold plan

 

equine / horseboxes etc    u can pay a month at a time.

http://www.eandl.co.uk/equine/horse-trailer-insurance

 

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Permalink Reply by Matt Brown on December 30, 2010 at 19:38

has anyone got an ljn sticker and could you put a picture of it on here i'm thinking of getting one but i'd like to know what they look like first.

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Pro DesignerPermalink Reply by Jackson's Landscape Design on December 30, 2010 at 21:22

Here we go Matt

 

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