Answer: You can make an appointment at most State road authorities relavant to your State, best calling ahead to ensure you have the appropriate documentation and how to ensure your trailer meets their requirments.
Question: What bearings do I need for my ford Hub?
Answer: Hubs don't necessarly have one option for bearings regardless of PCD. Best remove the inner and outer bearings and read the numbers on the cases. If these are worn off you may need to bring them in to be matched.
Question: Can I have a standard Axle now?
Answer: Typical speaking there is no such thing as a standard axle. With so many varibles as to chassis, bearings, rims and more it is hard to keep a range ready for sale. General it takes 5 working days to produce customer axle orders which are produced to your requirements.
Question: What brakes do I need?
Answer: Best checking with your State road authority. In Victoria for example you are required to have brakes (on at least 1 axle) with an A.G.M of 750kg to 2000kg, for trailers with an A.G.M 2000kg to 4500kg independent brakes are required on all axles. For trailers above 4500KG A.G.M "S" cam brakes are required.
Question: What's an agm?
Answer: Aggregate Trailer Mass, the total weight of the trailer and it's payload. This should be marked on the compliance plate on your trailer.
Question: What's the size trailer can I tow?
Answer: It realy depends on the vechile towing the trailer, you should conslut the owners manual to ensure size and weight are compatable with the intended vechile.
Question: Do I need a break controller ?
Answer: If your AGM is over 2000kg then Yes.
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