Comments for UK-Trailer-Parts

Comment on Problems with LED trailer lights on later cars by Pete

Pete — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:23:02 +0000

Hi with the range rover sport the problem we have encountered is the indicators flashing.
We do have a module that plugs in between the car and trailer that bypasses the systems on the car. however by law you need some indication if your indicators fail and this is done using a buzzer on a thin cable that you put in the boot and shut the door on he cable. this is not ideal. we have found in testing that the buzzer does not work on all led lights. so we are not currently happy with selling this item.
The only other way is to fit a bypass relay in the car.
the range rover has usually got a 2nd mounting point for tow socket. if you fit a bypass relay in the boot and a second socket for LED lights only this should work.
Please be aware the Towing electrics relays do not buzz with Led lights PCT digtal relays do work. we have not had chance to test others.
with out knowing what sockets are wired on your vehicle I can not give firther information.
For more information please call 01909 473749. (ask for Pete)

Comment on Problems with LED trailer lights on later cars by Ian Rayner

Ian Rayner — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 14:02:36 +0000

I have purchased a trailer with these lights on and have a ranger of sport, the lights flash when they should not. is there anything that I can do to the car or trailer to resolve this?

Comment on 7 Way universal bypass relay wiring diagram by Pete

Pete — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:51:43 +0000

with the age of this car I would not recommend just fixing a buzzer as Modern cars are too complex for this and the wiring is not designed to take the additional load. you can fit the vehicle specific kit this will integrate with some systems on your car. However you may encounter problems if your trailer runs LED lights. if you would like to tow anything with LED lights you can get a bypass relay this bypasses all the systems that work with a vehicle specific kit but works fine with LED lights.

Comment on 7 Way universal bypass relay wiring diagram by nik

nik — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:04:09 +0000

Hi i have a toyota auris on a 58 plate does this have multi plex or canbus? or can i use a simple audio buzzer and solder my 12n wires to the correct lights in the vehicle? as the specfic wiring kit is £130!,or is it just wurth buying one of these for piece of mind?

Comment on Wheel measurements by Pete

Pete — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:10:43 +0000

Please call us for better information. the most important points are the weight they would carry, the PCD to fit your units and the ride height you need to achieve.

Comment on Wheel measurements by A.A.

A.A. — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 22:18:06 +0000

i am designing a trailer, how would i know which wheels are the best for my trailer

Comment on Wheel measurements by Pete

Pete — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:40:03 +0000

Hi I agree we have looked at all the tyres we have on the shelf and we have on erde trailers We have 5 different tyres 3 of these are 6 ply (this is our usuual Stock) these are all rated at 3.5 bar or above but on the erde trailers (genuine equipment) they have a 4ply kings tyre for some reason these are only rated at 2.5 bar and state they will carry 355kg @ 2.5 bar (36PSI) I have tried contacting Erde about this and as yet not got an Explanation. My recomendation is not to Exceed the pressure stated on the tyre the trailer is only 600kg Gross so if the tyre like the one we have also stated 355kg @ 2.5 bar this shoubd be fine.

Comment on 7 Way universal bypass relay wiring diagram by Pete

Pete — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:52:36 +0000

yes the Reverse light feed for the towing socket is fine to use on most towbars if fitted with a bypass relay, or wired direct into lights but some Dedicated wiring kits that can be fitted to vehicles do not turn on until a load is detected these systems will not work.