Brinkman & Havinga Other models

The Brinkman & Havinga De Wouden 001 was built in 2013 and has an unladen weight of 960 kg; against a gross vehicle weight of 3,500 kg, that leaves a payload of 2,540 kg. Width is 2,220 mm. The wheelbase is 4,300 mm, spread across 6 wheels. The permitted top speed is 100 km/h.

Trailers in this weight class are towed behind cars and light commercial vehicles for haulage and leisure use. The overrun brake needs no separate brake line to the towing vehicle, but does need a smooth-running, corrosion-free override mechanism and a working reversing lock so it does not brake unintentionally when reversing. The ratio of unladen weight to payload is within the usual range for this class.

When buying used, a trailer in this class lives or dies on the override mechanism: it must compress and extend smoothly, with no play or corrosion in the guide. The checklist should also cover brake cables, linings and the reversing lock, axle bearings, tyres and tread depth, the frame and floor for rust or damp, and the lighting. That also means checking the spare-parts supply for brakes and axles.