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I have tackled a similar problem recently. I have had a tow bar fitted to the Smart. https://www.smart-stuff.parts/smart-fortwo-towbar-530. Its not for road use but is really useful for parking the trailer. We have found parking is not a problem but a bit of a challenge if you don't have a means of pushing the trailer mechanically onto grass or gravel. Even when its empty it a bit of a struggle and we are not getting any younger.
I have seen a few with caravan movers fitted which sorts out the moving problem.
We’ve taken the plunge and bought a Woodford trailer to tow our Smart car. We did this because we want to venture into Spain.
It’s a lot bigger than an A frame - a LOT bigger! I’m wondering what the implications are when we park up on camp sites.
Any advice would be gratefully received.
I have a Brian James Trailer with Movers it’s actuall my second one and does a great job,I have never had a problem Parking/ Placing the Trailer on Sites or Aires etc I always ensure I’m not encroaching into anyone else’s space and definitely ensure on Aires that I’m not taking a space that could hold another Motorhome.
In respect of the Movers though quite brilliant, however, as stated in the quote above in certain circumstances, Wet grass/ gravel etc the Movers do struggle to find grip and it really is a challenge to get the Trailer EMPTY onto solid flat ground,I’ve always managed without other assistance which as never ever been forthcoming so I had to even though it nearly killed me a couple of times.
So Wymans suggestion of having a Tow Bar fitted to move the Trailer about is one of the best suggestions I’ve heard on this Forum and I will now definitely be having one fitted to my IQ.
As long as you can convince the UK policeman that it isn't for 'road use'.I have tackled a similar problem recently. I have had a tow bar fitted to the Smart. https://www.smart-stuff.parts/smart-fortwo-towbar-530. Its not for road use but is really useful for parking the trailer. We have found parking is not a problem but a bit of a challenge if you don't have a means of pushing the trailer mechanically onto grass or gravel. Even when its empty it a bit of a struggle and we are not getting any younger.
I have also purchased a remote control 'tractor' to move the trailer into a parking position. I bought this before coming across the tow bar so would suggest the tow bar is the better option - and cheaper. http://kronings.com/language/com/home/products/camper-trolley/. Available in the UK.
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Any advice would be gratefully received.
Why is it that as soon as anyone mentions towing a car, some smart arse says get a caravan.Buy a caravan and take that to Spain
I changed from towing a 7.5 metre caravan to driving an 8 metre motorhome towing a fiat 500.
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There sure are thousands of tuggers, but you obviously know nothing of the subject of towing a caravanWhy would you take a big van and a small car when you could take a big van and big car?
There are thousand of car and caravans travelling the length and breadth of Europe quite happily - even with a dog
Regards
Mr Smart Arse
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Why would you take a big van and a small car when you could take a big van and big car?
There are thousand of car and caravans travelling the length and breadth of Europe quite happily - even with a dog
Regards
Mr Smart Arse
You have clearly not had to move it on gravel up a slope otherwise you would have had issues.I bought a Brian James trailer from a funster 2 years ago. He'd had movers fitted and they are great. No issues moving trailer loaded or not. If I have choices again fitting movers would always win.
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You have clearly not had to move it on gravel up a slope otherwise you would have had issues.
Would not have thought any member of our police force would either know or be interested,,,BUSBYAs long as you can convince the UK policeman that it isn't for 'road use'.
That's actually illegal....your only allowed to tow a caravan weighing up to 85% of the tow vehicles weight so the caravan couldn't weigh more than the jeep.There sure are thousands of tuggers, but you obviously know nothing of the subject of towing a caravan
Jeep Grand Cherokee 1750kg towing twin axle caravan 2200kg
Tail wagging dog.
Motorhome circa 3500kg towing small car 850kg dog wagging tail
Here endeth your safe towing lesson
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Not true, it’s only a guide not law.That's actually illegal....your only allowed to tow a caravan weighing up to 85% of the tow vehicles weight so the caravan couldn't weigh more than the jeep.
That's actually illegal....your only allowed to tow a caravan weighing up to 85% of the tow vehicles weight so the caravan couldn't weigh more than the jeep.
Not true, it’s only a guide not law.
I stand corrected I thought it was law.No, the 85% is a recommendation by the CC the legal limit is set by the manufacturer who specifies the max train weight so if the combined weight if the car and van is within that if is legal.
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Apart from the fact that I wouldn’t be able to get a caravan with as much space or payload as I currently have in my circa 10,000kg camper the answer to your question is easy!Buy a caravan and take that to Spain
There may be (or have been) a law saying that your speed is limited (to 30mph?) if the weight of the trailer exceeds the weight of the towing vehicle.Not true, it’s only a guide not law.
A car can legally tow up to 100% of its weight. A four wheel drive can tow quite a it more than its weight. eg.my Isuzu trooper weighs just over 2 tons but can tow 3.2tons.That's actually illegal....your only allowed to tow a caravan weighing up to 85% of the tow vehicles weight so the caravan couldn't weigh more than the jeep.
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That is totally incorrect, the caravan club advises towing at 85% of kerb weight, the law states that you can tow up to the figure on your V5 which in my case of a grand Cherokee was 3.5 tonThat's actually illegal....your only allowed to tow a caravan weighing up to 85% of the tow vehicles weight so the caravan couldn't weigh more than the jeep.
exactly depends on your V5, with regard to speed limits while towing, 60MPH on motorway,There may be (or have been) a law saying that your speed is limited (to 30mph?) if the weight of the trailer exceeds the weight of the towing vehicle.
I think current law refers to what the the plate on the towing vehicle allows.
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Why would you take a big van and a small car when you could take a big van and big car?
There are thousand of car and caravans travelling the length and breadth of Europe quite happily - even with a dog
Regards
Mr Smart Arse
What does the law say about the use of an A-frame AND trailer (or tandem trailers)?
My toad has a towball and I have often wondered if there's anything to stop someone from towing something else with a car on an A-frame. You may be able to enjoy the best of all worlds: Motorhome with car and caravan!
I don't know how well they'd behave around sharp corners, though. And other road users might be taken by surprise.
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