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Ive got a project in mind. Id like to renovate a trailer but I dont have any space to store it.
I live in a cul-de-sac type area and wondered if i could tuck it away in the corner?
Its not private land so I expect this is the public highway.
[s]I think the official line is, it must be connected to a vehicle if left on the highway, as its the vehicles insurance that covers it for 3rd party risks.
Even if you get comprehensive cover for the trailer itself, this is normally fire/theft/accidental damage and doesn't include the basic insurance as its provided by the tow vehicle.[/s]
If its a small trailer you can do clever stuff like recess the rear lights, and then roll on its end so it leans against a wall.
Edit: apparently it doesn't need insurance as it is not 'mechanically propelled'. So your only problem would be any local bylaws/covenants on the house that prohibit caravans/trailers.
Heh, had the samedilemma a while back - local curtain twitcher had phoned police and council about a neighbour and their boat/ trailer being left on the road, so checked with the council before parking a trailer on the road.
Fife council told me they would allow two days before a trip, and three days after to,allow loading/prep etc. told them I was going for a weekend and the guy just shrugged down the phone - so long as it moved every weekend, they were fine about it.
Reading between the lines, they weren't interested untill it became a long term park. Not sure if any of that is relevant to you but would probably be best to make the call in advance.