Trailer for UAZ. Types and purpose of trailers

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

The popular UAZ SUV produced in Ulyanovsk can rightfully be considered the most enduring Russian car. He deserved such a characteristic not only because of his cross-country ability, but also due to his carrying capacity. Even an old "bobby" (UAZ-469) can easily carry two adults and 600 kilograms of luggage. The UAZ car is capable of more, only for this you need a trailer. It will add at least another half a ton to the total carrying capacity.

The low gear in the transfer case and the rather powerful engine do a good job of transporting heavy loads.

Requirements for trailers for UAZ vehicles

A trailer for SUVs of the UAZ family must have a high ground clearance and a wheel diameter corresponding to the wheels of the UAZ tractor. Standard models for passenger cars are not suitable for this role, since the wheels on the trailer must not only be of the appropriatesize, but also suitable for use in poor traffic conditions. Therefore, in the traditional models of trailers for Russian SUVs, such as the UAZ-8109 and even the GAZ-704, the manufacturer laid the possibility of operation on any roads and terrain, and without any improvements in factory characteristics.

GAZ-704 trailer

It is a single-axle onboard platform for the transport of goods. As the main tractors for this trailer, according to its performance characteristics, GAZ-69 and GAZ-69A should be used.

The design of the trailer is quite primitive and is a metal platform welded to the frame, with a folding tailgate. It has no brake system: neither working nor parking. The suspension consists of two longitudinal springs and two shock absorbers. GAZ-704 was equipped with an awning that could be removed and placed in a special box located in front of the platform.

Trailer payload is 500kg. The ground clearance under load is 28 cm. Despite the fact that the GAZ-704 trailer, together with the GAZ-69, was removed not only from production, but also from service in 1998, the model still comes across on the roads. Today, the UAZ car is perfect as a tractor for this model of trailers.

UAZ-8109

The design of the UAZ-8109 trailer is almost identical to its ancestor GAZ-704: one axle, the same suspension and awning. Even the payload is the same 500 kg. The essential difference is that the trailer platform can be dismantled anduse one frame without body.

There are also no brakes on the new model, but the kit includes two "shoes" (emphasis), which must be placed under the wheels while parking.

The wheels on the trailer, as well as their hubs, are completely unified under the UAZ-469, which, according to the performance characteristics of the trailer, is supposed to be used as the main tractor for its transportation.

Today, the UAZ-8109 trailer is the most popular and widespread among owners of UAZ SUVs. Manufacturers of modern models take the design of this model as the basis for the manufacture of new products.

The main advantage of such a trailer can be considered a high ground clearance with a short base. This allows you to use it in adverse conditions, on roads with poor traffic.

In a word, the whole design of the UAZ-8109 is considered the most successful both for the UAZ-469 car and its modifications, and for the UAZ Patriot.

Universal trailers for UAZ

The trailer UAZ-8109 has a narrow focus on one brand of car. Modern trailer manufacturers produce models that fit any Russian SUV. They are fitted with wheels designed for a specific tractor (UAZ or Niva).

That is, the trailer for the UAZ "Patriot" will be equipped with a tire with a size of 225/75 and a R16 rim. In this case, the distance from the coupling head to the roadway will be 55 cm. In addition, in such modifications of the trailers, the wheel hubs are reinforced,by installing two bearings. Shock absorbers in trailers for UAZ vehicles are hydraulic.

Modifications

Depending on what cargo will be transported on the trailer, its modification is selected.

If you plan to transport long and heavy loads, such as boats, you will need a trailer with two axles. It is not suitable for off-road, therefore, when going on a trip, you should think over the route in advance and exclude problematic sections of the road from it. In addition, such a trailer obliges the driver to have an open category “E” license, since the total mass will exceed 750 kg.

If the trailer is planned to be used in a fairly wide range, for example, for the transport of bulk cargo, it makes sense to purchase a tipper trailer. This is a universal modification that has a large scope. Often, manufacturers equip such trailers with a winch with a load capacity of up to 550 kg. This addition makes it possible to use a tipper trailer for transporting an ATV. The winch will greatly facilitate its loading into the body.

For the transportation of small loads, a single-axle trailer for UAZ, made on the basis of the 8109 model, is quite suitable.

For all modifications of trailers, the manufacturer provides for the use of a waterproof awning, which will protect the cargo from wind and precipitation.

Trailer service

A UAZ trailer, like a car, needs some attention and care.

Ideally store it,of course, it is better in a dry garage to minimize the effect of corrosion on parts. But, as a rule, there is no place for a trailer next to the car, so it must be kept outdoors under a canopy or a waterproof awning. We must not forget that the trailer body is a kind of container in which moisture can accumulate, and this will inevitably lead to corrosion.

After operation, especially in wet weather, the trailer must be washed and dirt removed from the joints of the parts. Such a measure will not allow rust to develop. It is necessary to periodically check the condition of the ring hub bearings and lubricate them as necessary. Monitor the pressure in the trailer tires, guided by the instructions in the operating instructions. Do not overload the trailer - this can lead to failure of its suspension.

Monitor the condition of the contacts of the electrical wiring of the unit. Remove oxidation products in a timely manner, as well as carefully monitor the status of the light alarm. Malfunctioning lights can cause an accident.

Do not forget that the use of a trailer turns the car into a road train - the radius of skidding and turning increases. Therefore, when purchasing a trailer, you need to pay attention to the shape of the device connecting the trailer to the tractor.

Trailer drawbar

Trailers are available with two types of connecting devices (drawbar): T-shaped and triangular. A triangular-shaped coupling device has an advantage over a T-shaped one not only in terms of reliability, but also in terms of controllability. In addition, driversoften used as a spare tire stowage.

Regardless of modification, a UAZ trailer, with proper operation and good care, can last for decades.