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hi used to build my own trailers.can not see why you cannot weld a new plate to the old one.it must be welded all the way round,then re-drilled to fit new units.take care on the weights,over a certain weight it MUST be braked.see ...........

http://www.trailertek.com/acatalog/Unbraked_Suspension_Units.html

Further information from: National Trailer and Towing Association (NTTA)
www.ntta.co.uk/law/

Maximum trailer sizes
Type 01: unbraked trailers - max. 750kg gross trailer weight or half the towing vehicle's kerb weight - whichever is less.
Type 02: trailers on overrun brakes - max. 3500kg gross trailer weight.
1982 regulations require that all trailers, including unbraked ones, must be clearly marked with their maximum gross weight in kg. This may be checked at any time by the police at a weighbridge. Since 1 January 1997, all unbraked trailer plates must show the year of manufacture.

Hi Michael,

Thanks, sounds like another option. Overall weight is OK for non-braked. However, if the wife keeps buying camping 'accessories' it may be a different matter.