Archive for "Jan 2011"

Erde lightweight jockey wheel fitting instructions

Here is a fitting guide for lightweight Erde jockey wheels. When building a trailer from scratch you may find it easier to fit the jockey wheel while the trailer is upside down. If you are fitting a jockey wheel to a complete trailer, we recommend supporting the towing hitch on something to lift the front […]

Erde cycle carriers

Erde cycle carriers mount on the load bars of your trailer or to the roof rack of your car, providing an excellent way to safely transport bicycles. The cycle’s frame is supported by a padded clamp, while small straps around the rails keep the cycles wheels in place. The clamp that supports the frame has […]

Mesh extension panels and covers for Erde trailers

Erde manufacture mesh extension panels for trailer models 143 and above. These panels work in the same way as regular extension panels, except these are made of wire mesh instead of sheet metal. Erde’s mesh panels are 60cm high and have an optional mesh cover that fastens to the top. Good features of mesh panels […]

Erde 122 hard-top cover fitting instructions

Here is a guide to fitting a hard-top cover to an Erde 122 trailer. First you will need to reinforce the front body panel of your trailer. Take one of the reinforcement plates supplied with the cover, this will need to be slotted under the lip at the top of the front panel. There should […]

Cargo nets for Erde trailers

Cargo nets are a great way of securing loose items inside you trailer at a fraction of the cost of a hard top cover. Erde manufacture a variety of sizes to fit all of their standard trailers in the ‘leisure’ or ‘commercial’ range. Erde cargo nets are made from high quality elastic cord and heavy […]

Erde hard-top trailer loadbars

Erde hard-top loadbars allow you to secure extra items to the top of your trailers hard-top cover. If you have completely filled you trailer and it is still under its recommended gross weight, you can secure additional items such as extra goods, cycle rails and top-boxes to the top of it with a set of […]

Erde trailer spare wheels and supports

After choosing the correct spare wheel you can mount it to your trailer with a spare wheel support. There are several different types of spare wheel supports available from Erde. The first is the SP150, which will fit Erde’s ‘leisure’ range and similar size Daxara trailers. This is an under-mounted support that suspends the spare […]

Assembly instructions for an Erde 143 trailer

Assembly instructions for an Erde 143 trailer kit We find that some people have problems following the instructions Erde supply with their trailers. To make this easier we have put together our own illustrated instructions for assembling Erde trailers. Tools needed: 10mm spanner/socket. 13mm spanner/socket. 17mm spanner/socket. Flat-head screwdriver. Socket extension. Large punch. Hammer. Things […]

Erde trailer flat covers

Flat-top Erde trailer covers are a popular accessory as they are less expensive and easier to fit than a hardtop cover. These flat-top covers are made from a thick waterproof material that is tailored to fit any trailer from the Erde ‘leisure’ or ‘commercial’ range. Covers like this come complete with built in bungee cables […]

Erde trailer security devices

There is a selection of security devices available for Erde trailers, ranging from coupling head locks to wheel clamps. Trailer theft is a common problem, especially with commercial trailers as they can be worth a lot of money. You can protect your Erde trailer with any of the following: Hitch locks Hitch locks fit over […]