Features
Looking to enhance your commercial vehicle? Our Feature Library is designed to showcase the wide range of options, innovations, and enhancements available for your vehicle bodywork.
Whether you’re after improved efficiency, greater security, or bespoke solutions tailored to your operation, this library is packed with inspiration and practical guidance.
Explore features covering:
- Loading and unloading solutions
- Aerodynamic enhancements
- Safety and security systems
- Access equipment
- Specialist modifications and bespoke options
Each feature is explained in plain English, helping you understand the benefits, technical considerations, and available configurations.
TrafficAngel TrailerMatic Reversing Sensor System
Improve reversing and reduce accidents with the TrailerMatic system, featuring waterproof sensors and a wireless in-cab display.
RV4T 5G Reversing Camera for HGVs and Trailers
Professional 5G Wi-Fi reversing camera system for HGVs and trailers. Improve safety, visibility and manoeuvring confidence across your fleet.
Durite Smart AI Low Bridge Detection System
AI-driven low-bridge detection using camera and GPS to warn HGV drivers of height risks. Supports safer routing and reduces the likelihood of bridge strikes.
Access Grab Handles and Straps
Guidance on access grab handles and straps for safer trailer and rigid-body entry, supporting stable footing and three points of contact.
Trailer & Rigid Body Access Steps Guide
Selection guide to safe trailer and rigid body access steps. Covers rear and side entry, deck height, step types and routine maintenance checks.
Parksafe | Low Bridge Detection System (LBDS)
Avoid costly bridge strikes with our Low Bridge Detection System – real-time GPS alerts help protect high vehicles from low clearance hazards
VT Lightboard – High Visibility Roadside Safety Sign
VT Lightboard boosts visibility and safety with bright, custom LED warnings—ideal for alerting drivers to workers or hazards near your vehicle.
VT Illuminated Turnsign – Enhanced Cycle Safety
The VT Illuminated Turnsign improves cycle safety by alerting vulnerable road users with bright, eye-level lights—ideal for DVS, FORS, and CLOCS compliance.
Vision Techniques | VT Turnaware PDS AI Blind Spot Detection
VT Turnaware PDS uses AI to detect pedestrians and cyclists near the vehicle, giving drivers audible and visual warnings—ideal for urban safety compliance.
VT Solar | Renewable Vehicle Power Solution
VT Solar reduces fuel and CO₂ emissions with lightweight, roof-mounted solar panels—ideal for EVs and fleets looking to cut costs and go green.
VT Nightsight Vehicle Cameras by Vision Techniques
Vision Techniques VT Nightsight delivers full-colour night vision for commercial vehicles, providing reliable visibility in total darkness and harsh environments.
Knorr-Bremse iTEBS X: The Future of Trailer Braking
Discover iTEBS X by Knorr-Bremse: an advanced electronic trailer braking system offering safety, efficiency, and smart diagnostics.
Sideguard System Infill Panels - From Dawes Highway
Ready-to-fit aluminium infill panels provide upgraded lateral side protection, meet DVS and FORS standards, and include bespoke logo and colour options.
Safely Secure your Pallet Truck With A Lee Lock
Secure pallet trucks in trailers with Lee Locks. Improve safety, cargo protection, and efficiency with this easy-to-use locking system.
HGV Trailer Trestle Plates: Ensuring Stability and Safety
Learn about trailer trestle plates, their role in stabilising trailers during ferry transport and loading bays, and their importance in EU safety regulations.
Rear Swing Pillars for Improved Loading Efficiency
Rear Swing Pillars can improve loading access by allowing UK pallets to be loaded side-by-side without rearframe obstruction. Options for new build or retrofit.
Hanging Garment Carrying Trailers | Flexi Configurations
Discover versatile garment-carrying trailers with options like LoadLok or G-Rail systems for flexible hanging garment transport and optimal space utilisation
Effective And Secure Stowage Rack For Shoring Poles
Shoring pole stowage rack for secure and tidy storage of load restraint poles.
Jonesco Rectangular Document Holder Box with Hinged Lid
Rectangular A4 document holder with hinged lid for internal or external bodywork mounting. Weather resistant, padlock and seal compatible.
Effortless Docking, Enhanced Awareness: Introducing Aspoeck RADC 1.0
Revolutionize Truck Trailer Safety with RADC 1.0: Programmable detection, EBS compatibility, & gentle braking for enhanced manoeuvring & collision avoidance. Learn more & request a quote!
Drive with Confidence: How Wheely Safe TPMS Improves Fleet Safety
Stop tyre blowouts & fiery brakes! Wheely Safe's award-winning tech delivers real-time alerts for loose wheels, overheating brakes & underinflated tyres. Retrofit or OEM, improve fleet safety & efficiency now!
Curtain Load Restraint D-Rings for Wheeled Stillages
How integrated D-rings in EN 12641-2 curtains help restrain wheeled stillages in curtainsiders, improving stability, workflow and standards alignment.
Dropside Gates for Commercial Vehicle Bodies
Discover what HGV dropsiders are, how they work, and their key advantages for efficient cargo transportation. Learn about their removable sides, load restraint features, durability, and cost-effectiveness for various haulage needs.
Trailer Sideguard Infill Panels
The Don-Bur sideguard infill panels are cost-effective and highly visual panels that fill the void normally left between sideguard rails.
Curtain-Keep Retention System
Tame the wind and secure your cargo with the Curtain-Keep Safety System for HGVs. This innovative system features a high-tensile cable and link tethers to keep curtains taut in high winds, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance. Learn more today!
Suspension-Safe Standalone Suspension Height Alert System
Standalone alert system that warns when trailer suspension is above ride height. Battery powered with light and optional 90dB siren to help reduce bridge strike risk.
EBS-Safe Braked | Enforces Driver Coupling | ISO 7638
EBS-Safe Braked boosts trailer safety by alerting drivers and automatically applying brakes if the ISO 7638 (EBS) line fails to power the trailer ECU.
HGV Trailer Ferry Skid Plates
How ferry skid plates protect HGV trailers during low-clearance RoRo operations, reducing underrun bar damage on ramps and uneven surfaces.
Wide Lath Roller Shutter Rear Closure
Streamline bay operations with shutter rear closures, avoiding door hassles during reversing. Choose from wood or aluminum options. Regular maintenance ensures peak performance. Enhance safety and flexibility in loading bays.
Aspoeck TPMS | Monitor Your Tyre Pressure | Comply With GSR2
Ensure compliance with R141 for HD commercial trailers with Aspoeck TPMS | Connects to multiple manufacturers | Supports Haldex, Knorr-Bremse & Wabco ECUs
Trailer Sidewall Construction | Lightweight Coretinium Panels
With impressive strength and rigidity, Coretinium® takes its inspiration from nature’s most optimised high performance materials.
Venta 90° Red/White LED Trailer Outline Marker Lamp
Durable 90° red/white LED marker lamp with flexible housing, IP68 rating and dual polarity. Fully homologated and available with click-in or Rappid connectors.
Aspock Europoint III LED Rear Light/ Lamp Cluster
Explore Aspock Europoint III LED Rear Light for heavy-duty trailers. Innovative "light guide," pre-wired with 7-pin connection, optional markers. Dimensions: 400 x 153 x 88 mm.
Aspock Europoint III Bulb Rear Lamp Cluster
Durable Aspock Europoint III rear lamp cluster with IP56K protection, 7-pin ASS2.1 connector and optional LED side marker stalks for commercial vehicle use.
Aspock Ecopoint III LED Rear Lamp Cluster
Technical overview of the Aspock Ecopoint III 24v rear LED lamp cluster, including key features, modular components and flexible mounting options.
Aspock ECOLED II Rear LED Lamp with Glowing Body Technology
Discover the key features of the Aspock ECOLED II rear LED lamp, including a rotating lens, glowing body technology, improved visibility and practical mounting.
TVG The Vehicle Group CVAS - left turn speaker safety system
Elevate safety with CVAS, a versatile audio warning system for HGVs and commercial vehicles. UK-manufactured, it offers programmable alerts, durability, and reliability for any environment.
Carrier Transicold HE 19 Fridge Unit For Temperature Controlled Bodywork
Vector® HE 19: Fuel-efficient trailer system with up to 30% savings, reduced weight, and improved control for an efficient cold chain.
Carrier Transicold DataCold 300 | Temperature Recorder
Ensure a secure Cold Chain with Carrier Transicold's DataCOLD range – temperature recorders offering advanced control, compliance, and visibility.
Joloda Hydraroll Flooring For Ease Of Loading/Unloading
Choose Joloda Hydraroll for safe, forklift-free cargo handling. Reduce loading time and increase fleet versatility with our efficient rollerbed system.
Disc-Lock Safety Wheel Nuts For HGV Wheels
The Disc-Lock Safety Wheel Nut is a reliable, vibration-proof solution to prevent wheel loss in commercial vehicles. Approved by manufacturers and widely used globally, it enhances safety, minimizes costs, and features Greenkote® coating.
Checkpoint Safewheel Twin Wheelnut Indicator / Cover For HGV Wheels
Safewheel Twin®: Durable retainer for two wheel nuts, prevents movement, enhances safety. Weather-resistant, supports fleet checks. Easy fitting and removal.
Checkpoint Checklock SQ For HGV Wheels
Checklock SQ®: Stainless steel retainer to prevent nut loosening. Two coils tighten around adjacent nuts, enhancing safety, re-usable, and supports fleet checks. Certified by TÜV.
Checkpoint Checklink Wheelnut Indicator For HGV Wheels
Checklink®: A dual-purpose wheel nut indicator and retainer. Prevents loosening of nuts with a unique 'S' shape, offering visual indication and retention. Enhances safety and supports fleet checks.
Checkpoint Original Wheelnut Indicators For HGV Wheels
Checkpoint® Original: The world's first and best loose wheel nut indicator. Invented over 30 years ago, it offers instant visual indication of nut movement, supports fleet safety checks, and ensures roadworthiness.
Checkpoint Safewheel Wheelnut Indicator / Cover For HGV Wheels
Safewheel®: A robust wheel nut retaining ring and protective cap combo. Retains and protects wheel nuts, reducing the risk of loosening and enhancing safety. Durable, reusable, and supports fleet checks.
Checkpoint Dustite LR® Wheelnut Indicator amp; Cover For HGV Wheels
Enhance safety with Dustite LR, a wheel nut indicator and protective cap designed for wheels with trims. Instantly shows nut movement, indicates overheating, and shields against weather and corrosion.
PSI Tyre Auto Inflation System For HGV Trailers
Upgrade your vehicle with the PSI Auto Inflation System for constant optimized tire pressure, extended tire life, reduced fuel consumption, improved safety, and over 1.5 million units in operation worldwide.
Aspock Soft Docking Ramp-Distance-Control RDC Premium
Smooth docking with Aspöck RDC premium. Only a few metres to the ramp. The lorry reverses slowly. Only 3 metres to the black buffers and an unmistakable beeping signal sounds.
Jost KKS Remote Control Auto Coupling For HGV Trailers
The JOST KKS Auto Coupling system provides the facility for fast, safe trailer coupling and uncoupling without the need for the driver to exit their cab.
Haldex TEM Valve and TrCM Safe Parking For Trailers
Safe Parking stands for increased safety and prevents potentially fatal mistakes by man and damage to material during trailer coupling and uncoupling.
TVG Oculux Modular Vehicle CCTV Camera
TVG Oculux is a modular vehicle CCTV camera engineered for HGVs and commercial fleets, offering advanced low-light imaging, diagnostics and flexible installation.
Brightec BlueSeal Air Curtain for Multi-Drop Refrigerated Vehicles
Original air curtains for temperature controlled transport. Brightec’s innovative BlueSeal air curtains are perfected for temperature controlled road transport, designed to keep the cold or heat inside your vehicle.
Bridgestone TPMS For CV Fleets
Learn how Bridgestone TPMS supports consistent tyre pressures, lowers running costs and helps prevent avoidable downtime across commercial fleets.
Rubbolite M800 Multifunction Bulb Rear Lamp
Technical overview of the Rubbolite M800 multifunction rear lamp, including functions, construction, approvals and dimensions for commercial vehicle use.
Vue's Low Bridge Strike Alerting System For HGV Trailers
An innovative alerting system as your preventative solution for bridge strikes. The Low Bridge Alerting System (LBAS) helps fleets tackle bridge strikes, significantly reducing the number of incidents that occur.
Banksman Safety Lighting For HGV Trailers
Reduce the risk with the Banksman range. The Banksman lighting solution is a driver aid designed to deliver additional light to the areas around the vehicle when manoeuvring.
Aspock EcoLED III Rear Trailer Lamp Cluster
Overview of the Aspock EcoLED III rear lamp cluster, including Glowing Body Technology, high visibility tail and stop lighting, progressive indicators and IP6K9K protection.
Palfinger EasyMove Retractable/Underslung Tail-Lift
With the PALFINGER EasyMove, your Tail Lift will perform automatic slide and ground positioning in one step eliminating the risk of unintentional damages.
Rubbolite M758 LED Multifunction Rear Cluster Light
High-performance Rubbolite M758 LED rear combination lamp with 12/24V compatibility and flexible mounting options for commercial and emergency vehicles.
Rubbolite M756 Multifunction 24V LED Rear Cluster Lamp
Technical overview of the Rubbolite M756 multifunction 24V LED rear lamp, including key features, functions, compatibility and durability performance.
Full Wrap 360° GRP Aerodynamic Trailer Skirts
Don-Bur's aerodynamic full wrap skirts are a full 360° skirting system designed to reduce your vehicles aerodynamic drag.
Deck-Talk Audio Feedback For Lifting Decks
"Deck-Talk" is a unique add-on feature that provides verbal feedback for general status, safety and fault diagnosis for the upper decks of Lifting Deck trailers.
Landing "Leg-Safe" System Helps Prevent Trailer Drops
The "dropping" of a trailer is caused by drivers failing to lower the landing legs. Leg-Safe alerts the driver if legs aren't lowered during de-coupling.
Understanding The Pros And Cons Of Panel Specifications
Don-Bur provides many innovative panel options, but which should you choose and why? Do you specify the lightest, the stiffest or the most resilient to damage?
Tenetis Auto Tensioning Strap System
Tenetis Auto Tensioner: Revolutionizing load restraint. Consistent 350kg force, easy and safe. Enhance safety and productivity.
HGV Trailer Smart Kingpin
Smart Kingpin: Continuous monitoring, alerts potential issues, ensures safety, UNECE Approval. Ideal for new builds or retrofitting.
EBS-Safe | Encourage Correct EBS/ABS Trailer Coupling
'EBS-Safe' is a unique Don-Bur warning system that ensures a compliant ISO 7638 ABS/EBS (often known more simply as EBS) connection.
HGV Trailer TIR Cable & Seals
TIR represents "Transport International de Marchandises par la Route" and is a Customs Agreement concerning the international transport of goods.
Column Tail-Lift
Column tail-lifts are commonly used on rigid bodywork for secondary distribution where stowage space is limited under the chassis at the rear.
Dhollandia Tuck-Away Tail-Lift
The tuck-away tail-lift is commonly used on vehicles where stowage space at the rear is limited. The split platform folds out and can be angled down at the rear for ease of loading roll cages and pallet trucks.
Dhollandia Cantilever Tail-Lift
Cantilever tail-lifts are stowed vertically and form part or all of the rear closure.
Dhollandia Retractable Tail-Lift
Retractable tail-lifts require a longer aperture at the rear for stowage and always maintain a horizontal position. As such they are only available for trailers.
Dhollandia Two Tier Column Tail-Lift For Double Decks
Two-tier column tail-lift for double decks, facilitating loading from ground to main and secondary deck heights. Stows vertically, rotates 90 degrees for use, with optional side safety gates. Available in different sizes and capacities to meet customer needs.
Strip LED Combined Tail, Stop & Indicator Light/Lamp
This ultra slimline surface mounted LED lamp provides combined functions for stop, tail and directional indicators.  There are also reverse and fog options.
LED Stop/Tail Strip Lamp
Compact LED stop/tail strip lamp with IP67 protection, slim profile and multiple mounting options. Durable, ECE/EMC approved and supplied with a 5-year warranty.
Recessed TT Goalpost Load Restraint Lashing Posts
EN 12640 compliant recessed TT goalpost lashing posts with double-forged construction. Includes BF and LC ratings at 90° and 45° for safe, reliable load restraint.
Half Round Chock Rail For Trailers
Chock rails serve a dual purpose: preventing load movement on curtainsiders and offering a tipping point, crucial for handling barrels, especially in brewery vehicles. Explore the versatile design of steel sheet chock rails.
Commercial Vehicle Body | Steel Sheet Chock Rail
Chock rails serve a dual purpose, acting as a robust barrier to prevent load displacement on curtainsiders and offering a tipping point for handling barrels, especially in brewery vehicles. Explore the half-round chock rail design for added versatility.
Shoring Poles / Load Restraint Bars
Load restraint bars or "Shoring" poles come in many sizes and types to fit transversely between either Loadlok / Titgemeyer track or similar.
Truck-Lite 877 Combined LED Indicator Marker Lamp
Compact LED side marker and indicator lamp with Cat 5 compliance for improved signalling and visibility on commercial vehicles.
Rubbolite Truck-lite M841 Side Stalk Marker Lamp
Technical details for the Rubbolite Truck-lite M841 LED side stalk marker lamp, including key specifications, approvals, dimensions and warranty.
Barn Doors with Single and Double Locking Bars
Barn doors for trailers and rigid bodywork, available with single or double locking bars. Suitable for EN 12642-XL bodies, with optional flush-fit rear door designs.
Flush-Fit Doors with Double Locking Bars
Flush-fit doors come with either single or double locking bars and are an excellent choice for operators who prefer a clean livery appearance at the rear.
Pownall Valve Auto Park Brake
Prevent rollaways with Pownall Valve—safety backup for park brakes, ensuring trailers stay secure during air line disconnection.
Aerodynamic Front Bulkhead Deflector
Front bulkhead deflectors or 'domes' have become commonplace on aerodynamically-aware fleets conscious of their impact on the environment.
Aerodynamic Boat Tail | Rear Flaps
The Boat tail aerodynamic solution can be retro-fitted to trailers fitted with doors and folds flat when not in use to comply with type approval.
Heavy Duty Anti-Tip Safety Legs
Learn how heavy duty anti-tip safety legs help prevent trailer tipping during loading, especially with dense loads or short trailers.
BPW Idem Telematics
BPW Idem telematics enhances logistics with real-time data, improving fleet control and reducing costs.
SCALAR Trailer Connectivity - ZF's Trailer Telematics
Boost fleet efficiency with SCALAR telematics – reduce fuel use, improve safety, and enhance uptime with connected trailer solutions.
Inflatable HGV Side Safety System by AIRBAR™
AIRBAR™ boosts road safety with visible inflatable barriers and flashing LEDs, preventing blind-spot collisions. Safe-turn® enhances cyclist safety. British-made, winner of the Institute of Vehicle Recovery's 2019 Innovation Award.
Valx eLEG - Powered Landing Legs
Valx electric landing leg: robust, efficient, and weatherproof. Save time and money with easy push-button operation and low-maintenance design.
Direct Vision Standard Decals
DVS warning decals following TfL guidance for commercial vehicles. Suitable for side raves and rear panels to support vulnerable road user awareness.
Brigade Reversing and Warning Alarm
Why Reversing and Warning Alarms? The rear blind spot is a huge problem regardless of vehicle/machine with reversing vehicles now accounting for a quarter of all workplace deaths.
Brigade Camera Monitoring Systems for Safer Fleets
Brigade camera monitoring systems reduce blind spots, improve vehicle safety and support compliance with direct vision standards for commercial fleets.
Truck-Lite M941 LED Outline Marker Stalk Light
Technical overview of the Truck-Lite M941 LED outline marker stalk light for 24 V vehicles, including dimensions, connectors, mounting options and IP69 rating.
Maple SafeConnect – Trailer Coupling Safety Device
SafeConnect is a device that prevents trailer rollaways during coupling by keeping brakes applied until the driver is back in the cab, pressing the foot brake.
Maple Barndoor FreightLock | Swing Door Slamlock System
Enhance cargo security with the Barndoor FreightLock: a heavy-duty, pneumatic slamlock for swing doors. Ideal for high-value, multi-drop deliveries.​
Maple Shutter Freightlock IQ
FreightLock IQ: Maple's air-operated slamlock for shutter doors. High-security, automatic locking, and electronic seal number generation. Remote access integration with telematics for reliability in harsh environments. Comprehensive audit trail for door events.
Maple Barndoor Integritas | Electronic Locking System
Enhance cargo security with Barndoor Integritas, a self-powered electronic lock and seal system offering real-time access logs and flexible control options for swing door vehicles.​
Roof Wire Security Mesh
Simple and effective, this security mesh fits snugly under roof sticks, offering dual protection. It prevents payload damage to the roof and enhances security against external threats, acting as a deterrent to theft.
Continental | ContiPressureCheck™ TPMS
ContiPressureCheck: Advanced tire pressure monitoring system for constant monitoring, fuel savings, increased mileage, reduced tire failure risk, and enhanced safety.
Front Anderson Connector SB175
Front-mounted SB175 Anderson connector providing 24V power to tail-lifts and lifting decks. Includes cable size compatibility and amperage rating.
'LowGlide' Ground Coupling System | Eliminate Catwalk Risks
The 'LowGlide' Safe Ground Coupling System was invented by Don-Bur and allows the driver to couple all lines from ground level at the side of the trailer.
Wirth WR Curtain Tall Trailer Kit
Wirth WR aerodynamic dome kit, ideal for most curtainsider double deck trailers. 10% less drag, 5% fuel savings at 55mph, ROI in under 12 months. Enhance competitiveness and CSR benefits.
Wirth | WR Box Tall Trailer Kit
Wirth WR aerodynamic dome kit for box double deckers (4.6m-4.9m): 14% less drag, 7% fuel savings at 55mph, ROI in <12 months.
Flip-Up Ramp
Access to the swan-neck has always been challenging and could be overcome with an internal tail-lift. Don-Bur manufactures a long flip-up pneumatic floor ramp to enable easy access for both personnel, pallet trucks and cages.
Anti-Vandal Curtains for Curtainsider Trailers
Anti-vandal curtain systems for curtainsider trailers and rigids, using chain-mail mesh and steel-reinforced composites to improve slash resistance.
Truck-Lite M900 Progressive Rear Lamp Cluster
Technical overview of the Truck-Lite M900 Progressive Rear Lamp Cluster with full LED functions, progressive direction indicator, integrated sensing and ECE, EMC and ADR approvals.
ZF Wabco TailGUARD: Rear blind spot detection system
Enhance safety during reversing with TailGUARD – an automatic rear blind spot detection system for trailers. Compliant with ISO 12155, it helps prevent accidents, damages, and downtime.
Vision Techniques VT BanksMan – Reversing Radar Detection
VT BANKSMAN: Advanced programmable radar system for commercial vehicles. 100% accurate detection, visual and audible alarms, reduces collision risks. Robust, customizable, and industry-proven for over 25 years.
Vision Techniques VT BanksMan – Auto Braking Reversing Radar
VT Banksman auto-braking radar detects hazards with 100% accuracy and applies brakes if the driver doesn't react—ideal for low-speed manoeuvres.
Brigade Ultrasonic Obstacle Detection
Improving driver visibility is a key issue for vehicle operators. Safety devices incl. mirrors/cameras are common/mandatory under blind spot legislation.
Docuplate VTG6 Holder (VTG00)
Introducing the solution to document holder challenges: The VTG Document Holder. Weatherproof, tamperproof, and designed for durability, it ensures UV protection and a universal fit, solving the issues faced by operators.
Front Corner Capping Protectors V3
This front top corner design replaces the historical aluminium capping with a heavy-duty steel version which protects either side from branch damage.
Front Corner Capping Protectors
Double Decks are prone to tree damage; particularly on countryside routes. These corner protectors fit to the top of each corner capping and are designed to deflect much of the impact damage that would otherwise occur to the corner capping.
Front Corner Capping - Iron Man
This "Iron Man" corner capping fits over an existing aluminium corner capping without adding extra height.
Flashing Rear Blind Spot Sign
Rear-mounted flashing blind spot sign that activates with vehicle indicators to help alert vulnerable road users of intended manoeuvres.
Sliding Roof
Sliding roof systems provide open-top access for crane or overhead loading. The PVC roof retracts smoothly along tracks, with optional detachable rear header.
1000 Hole Wall - Garment Carriers
Don-Bur introduces 1000 hole walling solutions for garment carriers. This steel side wall covering allows flexible placement of shoring poles/garment rails, maximizing load fill without damaging structural panels.
Axscend TPMS Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Invest in TrailerMaster TPMS for your trailer fleet to save on fuel and breakdown costs. Early warnings for tire issues reduce downtime, prevent blowouts, and increase fuel efficiency.
LoadLok 1806 Load Restraint Rail
Maximize load security with Loadlok 1806 Load Restraint rail. Versatile steel track for strapping, shoring poles, and decking beams in box van bodywork.
Dawes PeoplePanel® Flat Panel Side Guard Protection System
Enhance road safety with PeoplePanel® – flat panel side guards, visibility increase, FORS compliant, lightweight, and customizable.
VT TurnAlarm from Vision Techniques
Boost safety with VT Turnalarm – a cost-effective system using visual and audible alerts to warn road users when your vehicle is turning.
Cyclists Turn Safe Alarm System for Urban Safety
Improve safety during vehicle turning manoeuvres. Indicator-activated visual and audible alerts help protect cyclists and pedestrians in busy urban areas.
Haldex EB+ Soft Docking
EB+ Soft Docking prevents loading bay accidents by activating brakes as distance decreases. Ultrasonic sensors and warnings ensure precise docking.
Aerodynamic Rear Roof Air Diffuser
Learn how Don-Bur's GRP aerodynamic rear roof air diffuser reduces drag by disrupting laminar airflow and easing the rear negative pressure zone.
Michelin EFFITRAILER™ Telematics
EFFITRAILER™ USAGE & TELEMATICS: Receive real-time alerts, locate and optimize your semi-trailers, enhance fleet efficiency and improve customer service.
Goodyear TPMS
Goodyear TPMS keeps your fleet on the road by preventing tire incidents, reducing downtime, fuel consumption, and CO2 emissions, while increasing customer satisfaction.
Maple BDL Barndoor Lock / Padlock Cover
Secure your cargo with the BDL Barndoor Lock—a robust, high-visibility lock designed for barn and swing door applications. Supplied with a heavy-duty Abloy Protec padlock.​
Maple Container/ Barn Door Turtle Padlock Cover
Maple Turtle Padlock cover: Robust trailer door security for long-haul deliveries. Deters theft with a two-part lock hasp, ideal for truck/trailer doors, secured by a high-security Abloy Protec padlock.
SecureSeal Reusable Anti-Tamper Security Seal
Long-life reusable security seal offering tamper-evident protection for trailers and vehicles. Up to 50,000 operations with no batteries and optional audit-trail systems.
Shutter Protection Panel
A durable panel positioned below the shutter track to prevent load interference and ensure smooth shutter retraction during unloading.
Infra-Red Roof Protection System
Infra-red roof protection system designed to help reduce accidental roof damage in Lifting Deck trailers by detecting over-height loads and automatically stopping the deck lift.
Step-Frame Pneumatic Ramp
Pneumatic ramps can be fitted to many double decks to enable ease of loading through the rear and up, onto the swan-neck.
ZF / Wabco | On-Trailer Smartboard ECU Diagnostics
Control trailer functions easily with WABCO's Trailer Access. No tools needed. Manage EBS and suspension functions effortlessly.
Roller Buffers – Rear-Impact Protection for Trailers
Essential overview of roller buffers fitted to trailer rears for loading-bay docking safety. Practical advice for fleet operators and maintenance teams.
Rear Roller Transverse Load Restraint Net
This roller action net pulls down to form a cover over a portion of the rear aperture.
Knorr-Bremse TIM Trailer Information Module
Overview of the Knorr-Bremse TIM module used to access trailer ECU data, including RSS events, braking activity and bogie load readouts without a laptop.
Shutter Retention Catch
Learn how a shutter retention catch safely holds a raised shutter during loading and unloading, reducing unintended movement when spring tension relaxes.
Ferry Lashing Rings & RORO Fixings | HGV Trailers
Ferry lashing rings and RORO chassis fixing points for semi-trailers. Typical layout and specifications guidance to meet ferry-operator requirements.
Nidafont Composite Panels
Lightweight Nidafont composite panels with GRP skins and polypropylene honeycomb core. Specifications, options and mechanical data for commercial vehicle builds.
Plastifont Composite Panels
Technical specification for Plastifont composite panels, including construction, thickness options, thermal performance, and available custom features.
Ecofont Panels
Ecofont panels—a blend of glass-reinforced polyester, recyclable PET foam, and Gelcoat RAL 9010. Ideal for lightweight dry freight vehicles.
Isofont Panels
The Isofont panel has a composite structure—gelcoat, reinforced resin, plywood, foam. Conforming to AFNOR standards with customization options.
Carbofont Composite Panels
Technical composition, dimensions and options for Carbofont recyclable composite panels used in commercial vehicle bodywork. Includes AFNOR compliance.
Lifting Roof System
Maximize payload height without increasing overall height on a curtainsider with the Lifting Roof System. Vertical support pillars lift the roof, enabling side-loading of high loads without damaging the cant rail or pelmet, optimizing space utilization.
G-Rail 2nd Decking System
G-Rail is a lightweight, temporary 2nd decking system that increases load fill and cube utilisation. Adjustable beams create a second level for pallets or loose loads.
Compression Buffers
Compression buffers are welded directly to the chassis, rather than the reaframe and are designed to absorb harsh impacts. This design reduces the impact effect on the rear-frame.
BPW | Generation 2 HGV Trailer Landing Legs
BPW's Generation 2 landing leg is a durable and safe solution with a new design. Lightweight, reinforced, and maintenance-free for three years.
Full-Length Aerodynamic Side Skirts
Full-length aerodynamic side skirts for trailers and rigids that improve airflow, cut drag and support fuel and CO2 reductions. Lightweight, durable and serviceable.
Stainless Steel T-Bar Door Retainer
A stainless steel t-bar fitted on the external face of the door fits into a catch plate mounted to the external face of the vehicle side panel to retain the door close to the bodywork.
Dog Clip and Wire Door Retainer
A simple guide to the dog clip and wire door retainer, used to secure a trailer door against the bodywork for safe loading and transit.
Container Doors | Trombone Door Retainer
The trombone door retainer is fitted horizontally just under the rear side rave and pulls out before rotating 90 degrees.
Omnia Lightweight Panels
Lightweight polypropylene honeycomb panels with fibreglass-reinforced PP skins. Technical overview including recyclability, flammability, environmental factors and surface properties.
GRP Panels
Overview of GRP vehicle body panels, including construction, weight, recyclability, flammability and behaviour when damaged.
Buckleless Curtain System (Patent Ref: GB2335399)
Don-Bur's rapid-access Buckleless Curtain System (BCS) provides the ability to tension the entire curtain surface in a one button/lever action.
Blade Panels | Advanced Steel-HDPE Composite Construction
Ultra-slim 7.5 mm steel-HDPE composite panels offering impact resistance, moisture protection and long-term stability for commercial vehicle bodywork.
Slide-a-Side Curtain System
Captive Slide-a-Side curtain system offering rapid, controlled access without loose curtain bundles or wind issues, ideal for multi-drop delivery work.
Full Width Steel Compression Buffer
Don-Bur's durable full width steel compression buffers provide an effective barrier between the vehicles rear frame and the loading bay, reducing the risk of damage to the superstructure.
Bullbar Roof Protector
This Bullbar fits to the top of the front of the roof and is designed to deflect much of the impact damage that would otherwise occur to the roof, front corner cappings and top header rail.
LoadFix - Bungee Suspended Strap Solution | HGVs | Standard
Loadfix straps are suspended from the roof with bungee cord, attached to both side raves with a rave hook and tensioned with a manual ratchet | Standard design.
LoadFix | Wide Strap Design For Reduced Load Pressure
Wide design Loadfix straps are suspended from the roof with bungee cord, attached to both side raves with a rave hook and tensioned with a manual ratchet.
LoadFix - Bungee Suspended Sheet Load Restraint System
Loadfix load restraint sheeting is suspended from the roof with bungee cord, attached to both side raves with a rave hook and tensioned with manual ratchets.
Transverse Load Restraint Nets for Trailers & Rigid Bodywork
Don-Bur supply heavy-duty transverse nets to prevent front-to-back load movement. Ideal for multi-drop deliveries and available in custom sizes and materials.
Curtain Grab-Strap Handles
Internal grab-straps offer a safer, cleaner handhold than buckles, reducing finger-pinch risks and avoiding road grime during curtain operation.
Side Nets for Effective Load Restraint on Curtainsiders
Side nets are suspended by an additional set of roof mounted tracks and can provide an additional layer of load containment at the sides of your vehicle.
Swan-Neck Step | Manual Flip-Up Deck For Easy Access
The manual flip-up deck is specified on fixed double deck trailers with a step frame chassis where there is a need to increase the aperture/headroom at the end of the swan neck.
Internal Scissor Lift
Overview of the internal scissor lift used on step-frame trailers to support loading onto the swan neck, including typical applications and practical considerations.
Internal Column Lift
Internal column lifts provide controlled vertical movement for loading onto a trailer's swan neck, supporting step-frame operations with a simple, reliable mechanism.
Internal Lift
Internal lift system designed for double deck trailers, enabling safe loading and unloading of the upper deck directly from a loading bay.
Phenolic Coated Flooring
Technical guidance on phenolic coated plywood flooring for HGV trailers/bodywork, including board orientation, ply and thickness options and point-load ratings
Keruing & Laminated Hardwood Flooring
Compare keruing, laminated hardwood and phenolic-coated plywood flooring options for commercial vehicle bodywork, including strength, durability and sourcing.
Onedek and Bakadek Flooring
Lightweight aluminium Onedek and Bakadek flooring for HGVs. Bakadek adds neoprene skids for improved load handling. Easy to clean and suited to demanding operations.
Omega Flooring
Hardwearing hardwood-and-steel trailer flooring designed for intensive use, forklift traffic and high-impact loading. Built for long-term durability in demanding HGV operations.
Bonded Flooring
Bonded flooring integrates directly with cross-bearers to enhance structural strength and protect scuff-sensitive loads. Ideal for lightweight trailer design.
Sacrificial Flooring for Heavy-Duty Operations
Learn why high-wear operations often use sacrificial plywood flooring atop a Keruing hardwood base, allowing fast, low-cost replacement without renewing the full floor.
Aluminium Overlay Flooring
In operations where wheeled stillages are loaded and unloaded, any type of wood-based floor can quickly deteriorate. Â By laying an aluminium sheet over the top, this extends the floor life significantly.
Side-To-Side Sliding Coupling System (Double Extending Type)
The coupling plate is fitted onto a track which allows it to slide freely from left to right. This track then fits into another track which has the function to extend it even further out towards the side of the body.
Fixed Coupling Box
Heavy-duty fixed coupling box for HGV trailers, providing a central, protected point for air and electrical suzie connections on the trailer front bulkhead.
Side-to-Side Sliding Coupling System
A side-to-side sliding coupling system, often called a sliding suzie, that keeps air and electrical lines aligned and reduces tangling during tight manoeuvres.