CHOOSE THE RIGHT TRAILER BODY BUILDER
There are many so-called “expert welders” out there who will tell you what they know and what to do when it comes to building a trailer. The question is, are they qualified to do the job? Most people might not know this, but to be a vehicle body builder a person is required to invest four years of their lives to get certified to work, and then they need years of on-the-job experience to get the job done right with the guidance of a senior qualified person. The reason for this is because there are a lot of considerations to be aware of when designing and constructing a custom trailer. It’s a precise trade that requires high levels of concentration and many checks and measures. A professional trailer builder should be able to demonstrate that they have both the working knowledge with the proper qualifications to be able to do what they say can do.
FIND A MANUFACTURER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE NATIONAL CODE OF PRACTICE
The National Codes of Practice is present to ensure that the vehicles that are present on the road are produced to a certain standard. An expert in trailer fabrication follows the National Code of Practice in building trailers. This is very important for all fabricators, they must comply with the vehicle standards for manufacturing and building trailers, horse floats and caravans.
SEEK ADVICE FROM EXPERTS
A trailer manufacturer should be honest about what and what isn’t practical when it comes to building a trailer. But some will take advantage and will not tell the whole truth about the cost of your trailer and will use low-quality materials to build your trailer. It is better to research the company first before handing them your trailer project. Read their testimonials, ask for customer referrals to check the quality of their work.
ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS
The best advice you can get when choosing a trailer manufacturer comes down to asking the right questions. Here are the ones we believe are the top questions to tick off:
- Are they qualified to do the job?
- Do they have insurance?
- Are they a registered business?
- Are the construction methods compliant and strong?
- Do they have manufacturing guidelines?
- Does the company promote good customer service?
- Will they deliver the trailer on time and within budget?
Follow these simple steps and you’ll be sure to find a great manufacturer you can work with for years to come. The team at Titan Engineering are qualified, dedicated trailer designers and fabricators who have the runs on the board to prove it. We will use quality products, comply with the correct codes of practices and make the process as smooth as possible for our customers and clients. Contact us to talk about a custom-made trailer or a machine that you need built to get your business moving.
