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The variant problem: why trailer builders hold fewer approvals than they think

Most workshops are building more configurations than their approvals cover. The fix is structural, and it is cheaper than it sounds.

Published 26 August 2026

Most workshops are building more configurations than their approvals cover. The fix is structural, and it is cheaper than it sounds.

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