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

(RIP) PLANK · 23-05-2010, 21:13

i think it's approx 8 fet 2 inches! I must confess to towing 8 feet wide caravans all over the place for years and blatantly disregarded the rules.

For those of you who have never experienced these wider caravans the diffenece in makes inside is amazing! they feel twice as big.

I am going back to using one on a day to day basis myself now!

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

(RIP) PLANK · 24-05-2010, 22:05

our field gates are 10 feet wide, but even so turning out of a narrow lane i's a bit of a toght squeeze.

we have one 12 feet wide but turning out of a narrow lane it's a bit of bother to negotiate with a standard caravan, that's why i just bought a front tow/push bar

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 24-05-2010, 22:12

hey lac, what part of west wales.
we are heading that way in summer
having a week near aberwristwatch??
then on to tenby, land of my gt.grandfathers
but not been before!

using cls both weeks, just think could have
been stayin with you....

(RIP) PLANK · 24-05-2010, 22:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomas-the-Terrano2

hey lac, what part of west wales.
we are heading that way in summer
having a week near aberwristwatch??
then on to tenby, land of my gt.grandfathers
but not been before!

using cls both weeks, just think could have
been stayin with you....

Tenby is lovely!

MudLifeCrisis · 24-05-2010, 23:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomas-the-Terrano2

aberwristwatch??....

Is this a wind up?

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 25-05-2010, 22:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by MudLifeCrisis

Is this a wind up?

no genuinely going, just cant spell it.
uni city middle of cardigan bay, actually looking for advise
on best route, will be heading west from shrewsbury or is
it shrovesbury??!, newtown welshpool then choice northern
route following railway or possibly more mountainous a road
to south.

MudLifeCrisis · 25-05-2010, 22:45

wristwatch....wind up.

maybe they all have batteries now.

Must be showing my age ;O)

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 25-05-2010, 22:49

ok Aberystwyth.

so after Newton can take a470 north or south,
north toward machynlleth and a489 down coast
looks better road than a470 south then onto a44.

out fit is troll and 20foot van, with gramps and his
scenic and 12 foot tin tent close behind!

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!

24-05-2010, 22:12	#10
Thomas-the-Terrano2 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackenthorpe Sheffield Vehicle: Terrano2 R20 lwb 2.7TDi Posts: 5,234	hey lac, what part of west wales. we are heading that way in summer having a week near aberwristwatch?? then on to tenby, land of my gt.grandfathers but not been before! using cls both weeks, just think could have been stayin with you.... __________________ 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!

25-05-2010, 22:49	#15
Thomas-the-Terrano2 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackenthorpe Sheffield Vehicle: Terrano2 R20 lwb 2.7TDi Posts: 5,234	ok Aberystwyth. so after Newton can take a470 north or south, north toward machynlleth and a489 down coast looks better road than a470 south then onto a44. out fit is troll and 20foot van, with gramps and his scenic and 12 foot tin tent close behind! __________________ 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

23-05-2010, 21:13	#7
(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	i think it's approx 8 fet 2 inches! I must confess to towing 8 feet wide caravans all over the place for years and blatantly disregarded the rules. For those of you who have never experienced these wider caravans the diffenece in makes inside is amazing! they feel twice as big. I am going back to using one on a day to day basis myself now!

24-05-2010, 22:05	#9
(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	our field gates are 10 feet wide, but even so turning out of a narrow lane i's a bit of a toght squeeze. we have one 12 feet wide but turning out of a narrow lane it's a bit of bother to negotiate with a standard caravan, that's why i just bought a front tow/push bar

25-05-2010, 22:45	#14
MudLifeCrisis Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: St Albans Herts Vehicle: 1997 Mav 2.7tdi lwb Posts: 1,377	wristwatch....wind up. maybe they all have batteries now. Must be showing my age ;O)