What is a Trailer?
A trailer is an unpowered vehicle towed by a powered vehicle. It is commonly used for the transport of goods and materials.
Sometimes recreational vehicles, travel trailers, or mobile homes with limited living facilities where people can camp or stay have been referred to as trailers.
Trailer Prices In South Africa
3/4 Ton Trailer
Size: (2.4 x 1.5 x 1.2)
Wheels: 13 inch
R21900
Car double axle 2.3 Ton Trailer
Size: (4.5 x 2 x 0.2) Braked
Wheels: 14 inch
R54400
Is it cheaper to build a trailer or buy one?
Answering the original question, when it comes to the actual cost, building a trailer is often cheaper than buying one.
You will be the one putting in the labor, but you also gain the ability to customize the trailer to your liking. There’s also the hidden and forgotten benefit of knowing how your trailer was built.
How long is a truck trailer in South Africa?
In South Africa, these dimensions are currently: height 4,3 m, width 2,6 m, and the maximum overall length are 22 m if two joined trailers are used (including the horse), or 18,5 m for a single trailer and horse.
How long is a double-axle trailer?
Double-axle Airstreams are larger, like the Classic at 33 feet (the longest Airstream) or the Globetrotter models which are anywhere from 23 to 30 feet long. Because these camper trailers are longer, a double-axle is required to handle the additional weight.