Towing a QPOD/Funtech (1 Viewer)

[hymer494]

Hi Everyone and Hello
Does anyone here tow a Qpod behind their MH, I would like to hear your experiences, problems, how many miles towed. As a new Qpod owner I know what fun they are, just want to know what to expect on our regular jaunts away.

Thank you in advance Hymer494

 

[Freespirit2011]

Sorry not what you were probably looking for but thought it may be of interest. Ian

 

[Larrynwin]

We had a 54 reg funtech and initially towed it on the hitch provided as a extra. As you know this tows it on rear wheels only, which I understand is not strictly legal, any 'trailer' if fitted with brakes must be operational whilst being towed. I did make a special trailer to overcome this.
The other problem I experienced was with much of the weight thrown onto the rear wheels was on two occasions the rear wheel bearings shattered. The earlier models including mine were fitted with a single bearing on either side, later models double sets were fitted either side. Later models were also fitted with a lateral tie bar on the rear axles which prevented lateral strain on the inner drive shaft spline clamp.
If yours is a recent model should be ok, great in the summer with roof and doors off, have fun. :thumb:

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[Snowbird]

If you do decied to suspend tow it,dont do as I once did and leave it in gear. Shredded the drive belt,and they are not easy to get or cheap.
Once saw a German with one crossways on a platform on the back of his motorhome,by far the best idea.
Do agree they are great fun,and much better than a scooter.

 

[jonandshell]

We had a 54 reg funtech and initially towed it on the hitch provided as a extra. As you know this tows it on rear wheels only, which I understand is not strictly legal, any 'trailer' if fitted with brakes must be operational whilst being towed. I did make a special trailer to overcome this.
The other problem I experienced was with much of the weight thrown onto the rear wheels was on two occasions the rear wheel bearings shattered. The earlier models including mine were fitted with a single bearing on either side, later models double sets were fitted either side. Later models were also fitted with a lateral tie bar on the rear axles which prevented lateral strain on the inner drive shaft spline clamp.
If yours is a recent model should be ok, great in the summer with roof and doors off, have fun. :thumb:

Please correct me if I am wrong, but I thought brakes were not a requirement on a trailer under 750 Kg.
How heavy is a Qpod?

 

[jonandshell]

OK everyone!

I should have read into the post more carefully!
Of course the Qpod rear axle would have brakes and they would have to work I suppose!

D'oh! Bloody laws!

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[Larrynwin]

Please correct me if I am wrong, but I thought brakes were not a requirement on a trailer under 750 Kg.
How heavy is a Qpod?

Sorry for delay in response, you are right, on trailers under 750kg brakes are not required , but, if fitted they must be operational.