Riba TRIP 3500
Built: 1982-1996 · Series: TRIP
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Riba TRIP – lightweight trailers: the range with unladen weight 860 to 1,250 kg, gross weight 3,500 to 7,000 kg, length 8,250 to 10,850 mm and width 2,400 to 2,520 mm
The TRIP range gathers the trailers of the manufacturer Riba in the register. The type designations TRIP 3500, TRIP 3500 A and TRIP 7000 refer to each model's gross vehicle weight in kilograms, a marking convention common among trailer makers. Under this scheme the range sits within vehicle class O3.
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The register lists here 6 versions with unladen weights from 860 to 1,250 kg, gross weights from 3,500 to 7,000 kg, lengths from 8,250 to 10,850 mm and widths from 2,400 to 2,520 mm.
The ratio of low unladen weight to comparatively great length and high payload reserve is typical of light, mostly single- or tandem-axle trailers built for carrying bulky but not extremely heavy goods, for example in landscaping, trades work, exhibition transport or small-scale haulage, where a large load area combined with a moderate towed weight allows operation behind smaller tow vehicles.
When buying used, check the condition of the chassis and load floor, the operation of the overrun brake, the condition of the axles, wheel bearings and tyres, and the tightness of the tarpaulin or side boards. On the longer versions it is also worth checking for chassis twist caused by overloading, as well as corrosion on the mudguards, drawbar and lighting system, and confirming the roadworthiness inspection is current.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Riba TRIP
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 8,320 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,400 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,600 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 955 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 6correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Riba TRIP 3500 weigh?
The unladen weight is 955 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Riba TRIP 3500?
3,500 kg.
Up to what speed is the Riba TRIP 3500 approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Riba TRIP 3500?
8,320 mm × 2,400 mm.
When was the Riba TRIP 3500 built?
Production years: 1982-1996.
What to check before buying
- Search the frame and welds at the axle mounts — that is where cracks start.
- Check the brakes and the last inspection in the papers.
- Work the gross weight against the towing vehicle before buying.
- Compare the chassis number with the papers.
- Look at the floor, cover or body from the inside — rust does not show from outside.
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This page carries 9 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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