wider caravans

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 21-05-2010, 21:42

I see uk law has been relaxed to allow towing of 'vans 2.5 metres
wide by cars under 3500kg gvw, though suspect max body length
remains 7 metres.

so some of the shorter hobby types are now legal but will now
suffer vat as per narrower bodied units.

guess another 6-8 inches will make them more spacious but equally
bit more skill required in towing even if only couple of inches either
side. I do wonder if mirror manufacturers will now make their kit
wider, or the mirror arms longer....

(RIP) PLANK · 21-05-2010, 21:43

so whats that in old money?

Deleted account DD · 22-05-2010, 00:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by PLANK

so whats that in old money?

Dunno but its Bailey back to the drawing board

BigBlack · 22-05-2010, 12:54

Jeees.... I can think of plenty of small CL sites that are gonna need to alter their entrances too!!!

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 23-05-2010, 08:15

8 foot plank, or 8 and a bit maybe?

cl entrances should already be a minimum of 10 feet, unless otherwise
stated.

i am presuming the change relates to all car trailers.

it has been a bit unfair that rest of europe could tow these, and tow them
here.

ironic as you say bailey back to drawing board but also airstream gone
to all that trouble euro(uk)ising the silver bullet when could have now
modded the genuine article....

Deleted account DD · 23-05-2010, 09:08

Its one of many reasons we went for the Limousin, it (and its stablemates) were

amongst if not the widest sold in the UK. It does make a difference inside if you're over 6ft like me and like a bit of comfort

lacroupade · 23-05-2010, 23:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomas-the-Terrano2

8 foot plank, or 8 and a bit maybe?

cl entrances should already be a minimum of 10 feet, unless otherwise
stated.

i am presuming the change relates to all car trailers.

it has been a bit unfair that rest of europe could tow these, and tow them
here.

ironic as you say bailey back to drawing board but also airstream gone
to all that trouble euro(uk)ising the silver bullet when could have now
modded the genuine article....

12 feet according to the latest blurb.....part of the reason I didn't bother setting one up

21-05-2010, 21:42	#1
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23-05-2010, 08:15	#5
Thomas-the-Terrano2 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackenthorpe Sheffield Vehicle: Terrano2 R20 lwb 2.7TDi Posts: 5,234	8 foot plank, or 8 and a bit maybe? cl entrances should already be a minimum of 10 feet, unless otherwise stated. i am presuming the change relates to all car trailers. it has been a bit unfair that rest of europe could tow these, and tow them here. ironic as you say bailey back to drawing board but also airstream gone to all that trouble euro(uk)ising the silver bullet when could have now modded the genuine article.... __________________ M6YTB / 20YTB '60' 2010 Ford C Max Zetec 1.6i, black '56' 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0TD, silver 2021 Bailey Pegasus Grade SE Turin caravan Smile, its more likely to confuse. One Life, Don't Just Live It, Drive a Nissan, or ...... a Jeep. Owner of Nissan 4x4s 2005 to 2019, and maybe in the future too!

21-05-2010, 21:43	#2
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	so whats that in old money?

22-05-2010, 12:54	#4
BigBlack Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Vehicle: 2005 Terrano II 2.7tdi SE Posts: 568	Jeees.... I can think of plenty of small CL sites that are gonna need to alter their entrances too!!!

23-05-2010, 09:08	#6
Deleted account DD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,705	Its one of many reasons we went for the Limousin, it (and its stablemates) were amongst if not the widest sold in the UK. It does make a difference inside if you're over 6ft like me and like a bit of comfort