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KL
Member Since: 16 Jun 2005
Location: Gilling, nr York
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Hi all
Knowing nothing about the subject, I thought I'd subject myself to the combined wisdom of the D3 board.
I'll need a trailer for a few days soon- to transport all manner of house stuff. Lots of house moving kinds of things really (like furniture, books & toys), so nothing too messy or heavy. I have a D3 with a nice towball just itching to be used. I therefore figured I ought to make use of what I have.
Now - I understand that the D3 can be used with a trailer up to 3.5 tonnes. Sounds plenty of capacity to me.
My question is - what sorts of trailers are available / recommended for this kind of stuff? Anyone know of a good place to go to hire these? Anything to watch out for (apart from the obvious reversing malarky)? Would it be cheaper / sensible to buy something 2nd hand then resell on Fleabay?
As ever - any pointers, advice or abuse gratefully received
Cheers chaps Discovery 3 tdv6 7 seat Buckingham Blue
Had it since new - sold Jun 17 after 12 years and 214,000 miles
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DG
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Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
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Can't go far wrong with an Ifor Williams....be prepared to spend a pretty penny though  21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 3rd Jul 2006 10:07 am |
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Martin
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Member Since: 06 Nov 2004
Location: Hook Norton
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Ifor Williams definitely - they fetch most of their new value second hand, plus can be a popular theft target so if you do buy second hand check all the paperwork 
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| 3rd Jul 2006 10:49 am |
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Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
Posts: 15496
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You also need to consider when you passed your test as this will affect the load you can tow. I'll 3rd IW trailers but they are nicked an awful lot. DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
Porsche Cayenne V8 Diesel S
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| 3rd Jul 2006 11:20 am |
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KL
Member Since: 16 Jun 2005
Location: Gilling, nr York
Posts: 713
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Thanks for the tips. Driving licence isn't a problem- I passed 20 years ago(!)
I'll have a chat with Indespension about hiring rather than buying - having looked at eBay the trailers seem to go for huge money for something so mechanically simple. Discovery 3 tdv6 7 seat Buckingham Blue
Had it since new - sold Jun 17 after 12 years and 214,000 miles
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| 3rd Jul 2006 2:00 pm |
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Lesleym
Member Since: 27 Mar 2006
Location: Perthshire
Posts: 30
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Just hire one, if its only for a few days. That way you dont have to worry about anything, You can even hire a box trailer in case its pi***ing down, and everything stays dry. I wouldn't spend money if you dont use one regularly, false economy. Just Bought one
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| 3rd Jul 2006 2:17 pm |
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