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  1. 8th May 2014, 08:37 PM #1
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    Braked trailer.......is a handbrake required

    It appears not........I cannot recall seeing a braked trailer without a handbrake

    Technical Requirements

    Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 38/02 - Trailer Brake Systems) 2005

    Hear I was thinking I needed a mechanical handbrake to get a safety certificate for my trailer that had a hydraulic handbrake..........

    A few will question what happens if there is a hydraulic leak.......I guess the same could be asked what's happens if a handbrake cable fails.......same result I guess

    I very much doubt I will ever have a runaway camper......I have wheels choc's, a jockey wheel that doesn't roll, stabiliser legs......and my trusty hydraulic brake. So apart from my garage and the campsite it's rare the trailer would be unhitched between.

    Hope that helps others.
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    I am not entirely sure I understand what your post is about.

    What I will say is that there have been a couple of times when manouvring the trailer unhitched when even a slight slope gets a bit of momentum up that I have been very glad of the handbrake. It is pretty hard to stop a 1 tonne camper by hand when it gets going.
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    Quote Originally Posted by AnD3rew View Post
    I am not entirely sure I understand what your post is about.

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    Is it a legal requirement for a trailer fitted with brakes to have a mechanical (cable operated) hand brake?
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    Quote Originally Posted by BigJon View Post
    Is it a legal requirement for a trailer fitted with brakes to have a mechanical (cable operated) hand brake?
    are you sure its a legal requirement?

    one of the links above says the manufacturer should consider a handbrake, doesn't mention must have handbrake......the other link I don't really follow

    I do have a hydraulic handbrake fitted....identical to what Kimberly Kampers have fitted.

    my question is based around the case that I am not allowed to have a hydraulic handbrake
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    BigJon was just explaining the question
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift View Post

    BigJon was just explaining the question
    opps, sorry Jon........hope he is not bigger than me
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    Oh, I see now.
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    Quote Originally Posted by weeds View Post
    opps, sorry Jon........hope he is not bigger than me
    I am. You have met me. I used your grease gun. It was a long time ago though.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BigJon View Post
    I am. You have met me. I used your grease gun. It was a long time ago though.
    Lol.......that was a few years ago now
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  10. 13th May 2014, 10:14 AM #10
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    For the NSW people , yes to the handbrake. As for the foreigners why don't you contact the motor registry for valid confirmation.
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