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sjm.
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Topic: Dinghy Towing... Posted: 09 Feb 05 at 6:24pm |
some of those shiny vans are just.. dreamy.. (sigh) |
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Si
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*GM*
Posting king Joined: 19 Mar 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 122 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 07 Feb 05 at 9:40pm |
"Gocaravanning.com"? Don't tell me, you were just looking at the cartoons....
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sjm.
Newbie Joined: 05 Apr 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 39 |
Post Options 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 Actual Laden Weight Caravan or Trailer /Towing Vehicle Weight Ratio 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,
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Garry
Really should get out more Joined: 18 Apr 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 536 |
Post Options 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.
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Garry
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big man
Posting king Joined: 04 Feb 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 161 |
Post Options 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.
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keep it flat you t***
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Contender443
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Post Options 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? |
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big man
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Post Options 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???
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keep it flat you t***
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Contender443
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Post Options 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. |
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Garry
Really should get out more Joined: 18 Apr 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 536 |
Post Options Quote Reply 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!
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Garry
Lark 2252, Contender 298 www.cuckoos.eclipse.co.uk |
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sjm.
Newbie Joined: 05 Apr 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 39 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 29 Jan 05 at 2:22pm |
Good job you checked! I was lucky with mine as it's an old model, newer ones can't do it ( I think it's to do with european legislation ). Otherwise it would be time to look for a new car. I heard about a guy who towed his boat on a launching trolley behind his bicycle... hope he didn't have to go far! |
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