Must one use a purpose built trailer, or can an "A" frame be used ?
2006-12-31 18:33:59 · 8 answers · asked by mike2gooduk 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
It is perfectly acceptable to use an a frame,PROVIDING the towed vehicle has inertia brakes if weighing over 750kg.
There are also regulations governing the length of the train.
Of course the light s on the vehicle need to operate in accordance with the towing vehicle.
I have seen such combinations in use.The towed vehicles being Fiat126.Therefore avoiding the need for separate braking for towed vehicle.
To comply with the regulations, the train also needs to comply with the manufacturers guide on towing.
2006-12-31 22:49:01 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My parents did this after their retirement. you honestly do now not even desire a fifth wheel to tow a trailer. My parents had a 15 ft fibreglass trailer. The eating area switched over very honestly to a mattress, and the bathroom and bathing room sink were in a splash alcove on the very the front. In between replace into kitchen. No bathe facility, yet then optimal campgrounds have those available. It replace into all tight and compact, and about as plenty the residing room as optimal 40 foot boats provide. They towed this utilizing heavy duty shocks and transmission on a 6 cylinder engined motorcar (2 diverse ones over the ten years they travelled). Supremely basic to tow with the mini SUV's available now. And that way you inspite of the fact which have your motorcar (now not too great) to disconnect and get round with, as straight away as you've set up your campsite.
2016-12-01 09:32:32 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is perfectly legal to use either an A-frame or a trailer. Used an A-frame for a number of years and never had a problem.
2006-12-31 19:58:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A-frames are perfectly suitable but your speed is limited to 50mph. This just means that you'll be overtaken by even the slowest old granny. Check out www.theaa.com. They will be able to give you the full s.p.
2006-12-31 18:44:31 · answer #4 · answered by Shunter 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can use either. I wouldn`t use an A frame abroad though. It`s a bit of a grey area, and you could get pulled up over it.
2006-12-31 19:29:55 · answer #5 · answered by The BudMiester 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the car normally tows the caravan...............but hey each one gets there kicks their own way
2006-12-31 22:11:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
stay the hell away from bikers !!!! grrrrr !!!
wagon ones wi engines in them ya burk !
2006-12-31 18:36:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://www.gtfavouritecaravanparks.co.uk/towingwithamotorhome.htm
Not sure if this link will help
2006-12-31 18:39:45 · answer #8 · answered by richard_beckham2001 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋