Before loading the cargo on a Tiki Trailer, be sure to find out the weight of the load to avoid overloading.

High-density materials such as bricks, sand, etc. are extremely heavy, even with a small volume, and it is easy to overload the trailer with them. An overloaded trailer can become unsecure and difficult to control.

Please note! If the trailer is fitted with accessories (e.g. plastic cover, extra side panels, spare wheel, etc.), their weight must also be added to the weight of the load.

The weight of the load must not exceed the load capacity of the trailer!

Here’s how to find the load capacity of a trailer:

• Load capacity = Laden mass – Unladen mass

Also, before you start driving with a load, make sure that you do not exceed the maximum actual mass of the towable trailer permitted by the manufacturer of the towing vehicle. This is indicated in the registration certificate of the vehicle.

Only load the load on the trailer that is connected to the coupling. The parking brake of the towing vehicle must be applied!

Position the centre of gravity of the load above or as close to the trailer axle as possible. In the case of a trailer with several axles, place the centre of gravity of the load between the front and rear axle, in the centre.

The load loaded on the trailer must be secured to prevent it from moving during transport.

When transporting objects, fix them to the lashing eyes of the trailer with load straps. Use load
straps of the appropriate strength for the weight of the load. The strength of the load strap is indicated
on the data plate of the strap. Only use straps with a legible data and without damage or knots.

For loose bulk materials (sand, gravel, etc.) that cannot be secured with straps, it is recommended
to cover them with a load cover and select a lower travel speed to prevent dangerous situations.

Before you travel first time with the trailer tighten the wheel bolts to 95 Nm. Tighten again after the first journey.

Before driving, always check the following:

• the coupling head must be properly locked on the ball mount and the safety cable or emergency brake cable (trailer with brakes) must be connected;
• all the lights on the trailer are working properly;
• the tyre pressures of the trailer are uniform and range from 80 to 100% of the maximum pressure marked on the tyre;
• the residual tread depth of the tyre is correct;
• the load is securely fastened;
• hatches, extra side panels and other accessories are attached;
• the support wheel is raised to the upper position and locked in the travel direction;
• the handbrake is released (trailers with brakes).

Trailer registration and driving rights

A trailer is a means of transport and must be registered with the Transport Administration just like a car. The EC certificate of conformity of the trailer and the purchase document are required for registration. If you wish, we will perform the registration operations for you. For this, we need your authorization in the e-service of the Transport Administration .

When registering a trailer, a state fee of €98 is added to the price of the trailer.

Laden Mass (Gross weight) – the actual mass of a vehicle at a given moment together with its driver, passengers and cargo. Stated in the registration certificate.

Unladen mass – mass of an unloaded trailer. Stated in the registration certificate.

Road train – combination of vehicles consisting of one or more hauling vehicles (traction unit) and one or more trailers or towed machinery;

Road train laden mass – the sum of the gross weights of vehicle(s) and trailer(s).

Light trailer – a trailer with its maximum mass not above 750kg;

Trailer – laden mass 751 – 3500kg

Trailers are divided into the following categories based on gross weight:

• O1: gross weight does not exceed 750 kg (light trailer, brakes are not mandatory)
• O2: gross weight 750kg – 3500kg (brakes are mandatory, mostly inertia brakes)
• O3: gross weight 3500kg -10 000kg (continuous brakes)
• O4: gross weight more than 10 000kg