Dinghy Towing...

   Yes it is about EU legislation but the manufacturers are hiding behind it (as usual).  The EU requires them to define the attachment points for the towbar and certify them as suitable.  They'd have to do that if they were to develop a factory fitted option!

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Garry Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 18 Apr 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 536	Post Options Post Reply Quote Garry Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Dinghy Towing... Posted: 29 Jan 05 at 5:53pm
	Yes it is about EU legislation but the manufacturers are hiding behind it (as usual). The EU requires them to define the attachment points for the towbar and certify them as suitable. They'd have to do that if they were to develop a factory fitted option!
	Garry Lark 2252, Contender 298 www.cuckoos.eclipse.co.uk

Contender443 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 01 Oct 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1211	Post Options Post Reply Quote Contender443 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Jan 05 at 6:29pm
	Well my cheap towbar(see my last post) has just done the job!! More than can be said for the tyre on the road trailer.... Next time I will carry my spare tyre.... just as well I was close to a friends house and he came out and rescued me.
	Bonnie Lass Contender 1764

big man Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Posting king Joined: 04 Feb 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 161	Post Options Post Reply Quote big man Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 Feb 05 at 3:50pm
	question for you.. do you think a J reg 106 1.1cc can tow a double trailor???
	keep it flat you t***

Contender443 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 01 Oct 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1211	Post Options Post Reply Quote Contender443 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 Feb 05 at 4:03pm
	Yes as long as the trailer is empty and you don't want to go very fast very quickly!! Seriously what wil be on the double trailer?
	Bonnie Lass Contender 1764

big man Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Posting king Joined: 04 Feb 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 161	Post Options Post Reply Quote big man Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 Feb 05 at 4:11pm
	a scorpion. i bourght one and it came with a fixed double trailor. what do you think. im only 19 and i cant afford a bigger engin with the insurance.
	keep it flat you t***

Garry Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 18 Apr 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 536	Post Options Post Reply Quote Garry Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 Feb 05 at 4:59pm
	Probably no trouble with the power but you need to check your kerb weight compared to your loaded trailer weight.
	Garry Lark 2252, Contender 298 www.cuckoos.eclipse.co.uk

sjm. Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 05 Apr 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 39	Post Options Post Reply Quote sjm. Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 Feb 05 at 9:30pm
	Found this on " gocaravanning.com "... A quick look at the side of a car gives you an idea as to its potential for towing. If it has a relatively long wheelbase and the overhang at the back is short (distance between the centre of the rear wheels to the towball) that's a good start . We have listed some important calculations that you should consider in order to set up both vehicles for better towing. Kerb Weight The weight of the towing vehicle as defined by the vehicle manufacturer (we suggest that you consult your vehicle's manual for this). Actual Laden Weight The total weight of the caravan/trailer and its contents when being towed. Caravan or Trailer /Towing Vehicle Weight Ratio The actual laden weight of the caravan expressed as a percentage of the kerb weight of the towing vehicle, i.e: actual laden weight of caravan, divided by kerb weight of towing vehicle, multiplied by 100. *Car to Caravan weight ratio* It is recommended that you do not exceed an 85% caravan to car weight ratio. This means that your caravan, fully loaded, should not be more than 85% of your cars kerb-weight (or max tow weight if this is lower). If you are an experienced caravaner you can go up to 100% weight ration but this is not recommended. If the caravan is more than the kerb-weight of the car and you are stopped by the Police you could be prosecuted. There's a lot more advice regarding tow bars and new legislation. I guess for "caravan" read "boat, trolley and trailor" and it's the same formula. Regards,
	Si Solo 2751 "Jolly Jumper"

GM Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 19 Mar 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 122	Post Options Post Reply Quote GM Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 Feb 05 at 9:40pm
	"Gocaravanning.com"? Don't tell me, you were just looking at the cartoons....

sjm. Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 05 Apr 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 39	Post Options Post Reply Quote sjm. Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 09 Feb 05 at 6:24pm
	some of those shiny vans are just.. dreamy.. (sigh)
	Si Solo 2751 "Jolly Jumper"