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Faqs
What is the correct action for a Red/Amber cab warning lamp?
The ABS/EBS warning lamp (Malfunction Indicator Light 'MIL') can show either an yellow or red state.
What is "EBS"?
EBS: Electronic Braking System, upgraded from ABS. Requires active ISO 7638 connection; loss leads to default full air-signal braking.
What is the correct coupling & uncoupling code of practice
Coupling and uncoupling the correct way in the right order is critically important to ensure that all trailer functions operate correctly and avoid unnecessary accidents.
What is an ISO 7638 Connection?
ISO 7638: Vital 7-pin electrical trailer coupling powering ECU, enabling fast braking, load sensing, and roll stability. Legally required since May 2002.
What is an ECU?
Trailer ECU (Electronic Control Unit) powers via ISO 7638 from the tractor unit, managing braking and suspension.
Can I make sure the driver couples up correctly?
Don-Bur's innovation, EBS-Safe, reinforces best practices for coupling, particularly the crucial ISO 7638 line connection. Enhancing safety in coupling and uncoupling procedures.
What are HGV Trailer Couplings?
Trailer couplings refer to both the electrical and pneumatic lines that span between, and connect, the tractor unit and trailer.
Legally, What Is The Biggest Trailer?
Trailer dimensions follow Road Vehicles (Construction In Use) 1986. LSTs allowed up to 15.65m. LHVs under consideration, not yet legal in the UK.
What Is Split Coupling?
Split coupling is the frowned-upon practice of reversing the tractor fifth wheel under the trailer bed plate just enough to support the trailer but not enough to couple positively with the trailer kingpin.
Features
EBS-Safe Plus
Elevate trailer safety with EBS-Safe Plus by Don-Bur. Alerts for ISO line issues, comprehensive safety checks, and automatic suzie audits for confident, secure towing
Inflatable Safety Zone 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.
Vision Techniques BanksMan – Auto Braking Reversing Radar
VT BANKSMAN AUTOBRAKING: Radar autobraking for commercial vehicles. Detects distractions, prevents collisions. Customizable, intelligent, and robust. Enhance safety during manoeuvres.
Vision Techniques 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.
Brigade Camera Monitoring Systems
Why Camera Monitor Systems? The size of commercial vehicles and machines mean vehicle blind spots are a major factor in collisions across all industries.
Brigade Ultrasonic Obstacle Detection
Why Ultrasonic Sensors? Reducing blind spots and improving driver visibility are important issues for operators of road-going vehicles.
Suspension-Safe | Stand Alone Suspension Alert System
Discover Don-Bur's Suspension-Safe: a standalone trailer safety system. Patented, independent, and vigilant, it alerts with light and sound if suspension exceeds the intended height. Enhance trailer safety today.
Aspoeck RADC 1.0 RADAR Distance Control
Revolutionize Truck Trailer Safety with RADC 1.0: Programmable detection, EBS compatibility, & gentle braking for enhanced manoeuvring & collision avoidance. Learn more & request a quote!
News
Don-Bur at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2018
At this year's CV Show on stand 5A50, Don-Bur are launching a host of innovative products and features that not only excite the imagination of cost-conscious Fleet Managers, they can be applied to fleets in a practical way.
Amber Gregory Demonstrates Trailer Safety Features at CV Show 2018
Amber Gregory was among many representatives on the Don-Bur stand at this year's CV Show, demonstrating various innovative safety features.
Don-Bur Launch Low Maintenance Lifting Deck at the C V Show 2019
At the 2019 Commercial Vehicle Show, Don-Bur will be showing off their latest Lifting Deck trailer, engineered for optimal durability and to reduce maintenance by an estimated 12.2%.
Don-Bur Retro-fit Anti-Covid-19 Truck Partition Screens
Don-Bur Service have manufactured custom-built partition screens, retro-fitted in this case to an Isuzu 7.5T which was being used for 2 man operation.
52 Pallet Lifting Deck Trailer
Don-Bur returns to Commercial Vehicle Show with innovative trailer. Features include aerodynamic "Aeris" system, latest "LowGlide" ground coupling, and more. Visit donbur.co.uk
DHL Launches CNG Powered City Quiet Truck
DHL has launched a compressed natural gas (CNG) concept truck, a Euro-6 two-axle rigid Scania P-280, at the inaugural Quiet Cities global summit in Twickenham today.
Allied Bakeries takes 73 new Iveco Eurocargos
Allied Bakeries is putting an additional 73 Iveco Eurocargos into service to support a major new nationwide contract.
Don-Bur Quarterly Newsletter September 2015
Don-Bur excelled in 2015, securing major orders, investing in the production line, introducing innovations like 'Aeris,' and participating in industry conferences.
DON-BUR Manufacture a Teardrop Demonstrator For Free Trials
Don-Bur has manufactured a Teardrop trailer demonstrator for free trial and assessment.
Bring Me Sunshine - Solar Powered Bodywork
Roof-mounted solar panels on trucks and trailers are fast becoming a credible investment for operators looking to eke out even more efficiencies from their assets.
Products
De-Mountable Bodywork | New
Don-Bur design and manufacture the complete range of contact or straight lift demount body systems suited for curtainsider or box van rigid bodywork with Drawbar options.
Used Trailers For Sale
2015 SDC Urban Single Axle Box Van Trailers
Used 2015 SDC Urban (10m long) Box Van Trailer for sale
Used Trailer For Sale | 2017 SDC 4.2m High Chipliner
Used SDC Chipliner for sale with gantry and ladder access to roll-over roof sheet.
Used Trailer For Sale | 2012 Montracon Freepost Curtainsider
Used 2012 Montracon Tri-axle freepost trailer for sale. 4.4m overall height. Barn doors.
Used Trailer For Sale | 2011 SDC 4.3m High Curtainsider
Used SDC tri-axle curtainsider trailer for sale with toolbox and smoothliner rear doors
Used Trailer For Sale | 2014 Lawrence David 10.3m Urban Box
Used 2014 Lawrence David 3.77m GRP urban trailer, tandem axle, roller shutter, Dhollandia tail lift, 2300mm internal height, 80% tyres, MOT until Oct 2024. Ideal weight test trailer.
Used Trailer For Sale | 2015 SDC Curtainsided Ratchet Deck
FOR SALE | SDC | 2015 | Used 4.88m high step-frame double deck trailer with 4 ratchet deck modules