towing longer,wider and heavier, maybe?

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 18-10-2010, 21:34

you may be aware that the law changed this spring to allow wider (full width) caravans and trailers to be towed by vehicles <3500kg , though length remains at 23 feet or 7 meters body length (so excludes A frame).

useful to some in that some of the previously illegal Hobby and similiar 'vans along with classic UK showmen's trailers are now legit behind our trucks.

BUT I was thinking, how much longer than the current length trailers would you be happy to tow given a chance, I'm thinking that there are Hobbys around 8 meters body I'm sure the troll would be happy with, though the shunt I have to do with it to get in my yard could be iffy!

ALSO wondering any truck and bus drivers, given your usual work routes and loading bays/yards/bus stations how much more wagon / bus could you handle, aware that current max train length is 18.75m of which trailer can be 13.6m? for now, I believe, and buses, though mainly coaches have recently gone up to 15m/50 feet. Feel free to factor in extra axles to keep weights sensible....

18-10-2010, 21:34	#1
Thomas-the-Terrano2 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackenthorpe Sheffield Vehicle: Terrano2 R20 lwb 2.7TDi Posts: 5,234	towing longer,wider and heavier, maybe? you may be aware that the law changed this spring to allow wider (full width) caravans and trailers to be towed by vehicles <3500kg , though length remains at 23 feet or 7 meters body length (so excludes A frame). useful to some in that some of the previously illegal Hobby and similiar 'vans along with classic UK showmen's trailers are now legit behind our trucks. BUT I was thinking, how much longer than the current length trailers would you be happy to tow given a chance, I'm thinking that there are Hobbys around 8 meters body I'm sure the troll would be happy with, though the shunt I have to do with it to get in my yard could be iffy! ALSO wondering any truck and bus drivers, given your usual work routes and loading bays/yards/bus stations how much more wagon / bus could you handle, aware that current max train length is 18.75m of which trailer can be 13.6m? for now, I believe, and buses, though mainly coaches have recently gone up to 15m/50 feet. Feel free to factor in extra axles to keep weights sensible.... __________________ 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!