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Faqs
How tall are double deck trailers?
Don-Bur extends trailer height to 4.95m. UK allows unlimited height, but bridges usually clear 5.0292m. Double deckers maintain ~4" (101.6mm) for suspension "bump & roll."
How high are bridges in the UK?
There are a wide variety of bridge heights in the UK and whilst most motorways and dual carriageways are likely to be suitable for most double deck trailers, many other roads may not.
What payload weight can I carry on a trailer?
Trailer payload depends on GVW. UK max is 44,000kgs; Europe varies with axles. Example: 44t GVW = 28,000kgs payload. Consider TARE weight for accurate calculations.
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 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.
How can I tell what size a tyre is?
Tyre size, load index and speed rating are defined by a number of variables which are displayed on the tyre label. We explain what these mean.
What is a step-frame, swan-neck or goose-neck?
The swan-neck (or goose-neck) is a section of a trailer chassis where the height drops from a first level (to suit the fifth wheel height) to a second, lower level. These types of chassis are known as Step-Frames.
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 a Raise/Lower Valve?
Discover the Raise/Lower Valve on HGV trailers - your key to adaptable heights, stable transportation, and efficient loading. Uncover the secrets behind this hydraulic marvel now!
What is an air bag?
Air bag suspension is the standard choice for UK trailers. Learn about its advantages like smoother ride, adjustable height for loading, and potential for increased GVW capacity. Discover how it benefits both cargo and trailer.
Regulation ECE R111 | trailer rollover stability
Learn about trailer rollover stability regulations and how they impact trailer design, including the role of ECE R111, lateral acceleration, and center of gravity height. This FAQ page helps ensure safe trailer operation.
Features
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.
Full Wrap Aerodynamic Trailer Skirts
Don-Bur's aerodynamic full wrap skirts are a full 360 degree skirting system designed to reduce your vehicles aerodynamic drag.
Full Length Aerodynamic Side Skirts
Don-Bur's aerodynamic side skirts are lightweight and provide full coverage on both sides of your vehicle. Options are available for both trailers and rigids.
Anti-Vandal Curtains
Don-Bur's flexible & heavy duty anti-vandal curtain panels can be included on curtains to prevent theft and vandalism. Options are available for both rigid and trailer application, including Siosteel and Dynatex meshes.
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.
Brigade Ultrasonic Obstacle Detection
Why Ultrasonic Sensors? Reducing blind spots and improving driver visibility are important issues for operators of road-going vehicles.
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.
Front Corner Capping - Iron Man
This "Iron Man" corner capping fits over an existing aluminium corner capping without adding extra height.
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.
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.
Drop Down Side Access Step
A heavy duty, drop down step used on vehicles when there is a requirement to access the vehicle from the side.
EBS-Safe
'EBS-Safe' is a unique Don-Bur warning system that ensures a compliant ISO 7638 ABS/EBS (often known more simply as EBS) connection.
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.
News
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
Don-Bur Develop SCUASH Capacity Calculator
Don-Bur has launched a load capacity calculator. The system is able to determine the maximum capacity and fill percentage of any uniform payload within specified trailer or rigid bodywork dimensions.
Don-Bur Launches New HD Website
Don-Bur has just launched a completely new website, complying with all of the latest standards and offering some cutting-edge interactive 3D Models.
Don-Bur Demonstrate The New "Delta" Load Restraint Solution
Don-Bur's 'Delta' load restraint eliminates rave hooks, providing a strong and flexible strap anchor for rave-to-rave lashing, tested up to 5,550kgs.
Don-Bur: 1st Straight-Frame LST Lifting Decks for Parcel Courier
Don-Bur has built 25 straight-frame box van 15.65m Longer Semi-Trailers (LST’s) for a parcel courier, including an industry-first “wedge” shape with a full-length Lifting Deck.
Argos Delivers More Value with 60 Pallet Capacity LSTs
Argos has ordered 19 Lifting Deck Longer Semi Trailers (LSTs) from Don-Bur with the largest internal cubic volume seen on British roads.
Don-Bur: The Evolution of the 52 Pallet Wedge Double Decker
Don-Bur has just completed the design and manufacture of another large order of 52 UK pallet “Wedge” hydraulic Lifting Deck trailers; this time for a global parcel carrier.
Don-Bur Develop Special Slimline Neck Concept
In order to maximise internal apertures, particularly within Double Decks, Don-Bur has developed a new trailer neck design concept. The result is an effective neck thickness equal to that of the rubbing plate alone which is commonly circa 10mm.
Understanding The Risk Of Trailer Rollaway
All drivers should be familiarised with the operation of the park and shunt valves on a trailer, but when they apply the trailer park brakes, are they fully aware of why this is so critical?
Full Patent Awarded For Sliding Ground Coupling System
After almost 5 years, Don-Bur has been granted a full GB patent for their sliding ground coupling system, often dubbed "LowGlide".
Disconnecting The ABS ISO7638 Line Can Cause Fatal Accidents
There is disturbing evidence that some drivers aren’t aware of the critical importance of the ABS ISO7638 line for trailers whilst in transit or are leaving it disconnected.
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.
Exactly How High Is A 16' 6" Unmarked Bridge?
When Don-Bur first started doing double decks over 30 years ago, they were commonly built at a maximum of 4.880m high (16'); however, of late, we have seen that limit being tested where the degree of clear space between trailer top and bridge has shrunk to just a few inches.
Clipper Drives The Green Agenda with New Fleet
Delivering on their vision to limit the impact their operations have on the environment, Clipper Logistics have introduced to its fleet in 11 new vehicles and 16 trailers designed to reduce carbon emissions.
Don-Bur Build More Customised Drays Through Ryder For Greene King
Leading pub retailer and brewer Greene King has ordered another 20 customised drays from Ryder, a leading independent provider of commercial vehicle contract hire, rental, and maintenance in the UK.
Don-Bur Delivers High Volume LST Lifting Deck Trailers to Poundland
Don-Bur, the leading innovative manufacturers of commercial vehicle bodywork, has delivered 23 new ‘Wedge’ Lifting Deck Box Van Longer Semi Trailers (LSTs) to Poundland.
Sapphire Invests in Automated Curtain Strapping Machine
Sapphire Curtains & Cargo Control invests £700,000 in an innovative automated curtain strapping machine, setting new industry standards. Discover more at www.sapphirecurtains.co.uk.
Products
Wedge Double Deck Trailers
Don-Bur have been manufacturing 'Wedge' Double Deck Trailers for over 20 years. With a 52 pallet capacity and rapid loading, they are quickly becoming the default specification for many operators.
Ratchet Deck Trailers | New
No company has more experience in the design and manufacture of Curtainsider double deck trailers with moving ratchet decks.
Used Trailers For Sale
Used Trailer For Sale | 2010 Don-Bur 4.725m High Lifting Deck
Used 2010 tandem-axle Don-Bur box van Lifting Deck trailer for sale with 3/4 length upper deck. 4.725m overall height.
Used Trailer For Sale | 2010 Don-Bur Double Deck Curtainsider
Used 2010 step-frame double deck curtainsider for sale with fixed 2nd deck to rear 2/3s.
Used Trailer For Sale | 2010 Lawrence David Urban Curtainsider
Used Lawrence David tandem axle urban curtainsider for sale with shutter rear closure.
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.
NEW Ex Stock For Sale | 2023 Box Van Urban Delivery Trailers
2023 Ex-stock 9m long box van trailers for sale with side access doors. Prefect for urban deliveries.
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 Montracon Tallboy Curtainsider Trailer
Used Montracon tri-axle curtainsider tallboy trailer for sale with 3050mm internal height.
Used Trailer For Sale | 2014 Cartwrights Lifting Deck Trailer
Used 2014 Cartwrights Step-frame Lifting Deck Trailer for sale with 3/4 length platform. 4.750m overall height.
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 | 2017 Montracon Curtainsided Double Deck
Used tri-axle Montracon step-frame double deck trailer for sale with barn door rear closure.
Used Trailer For Sale | 2009 Don-Bur Curtainsider Lifting Deck
2009 4.04m overall height Don-Bur curtainsided Lifting Deck for sale with 3/4 length platform
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