Tow Car sign (1 Viewer)

[Chrysalis]

i have warning triangles fitted with suction cups on the inside of the rear window of our Smart car when we tow it behind the Moho. These were supplied by Armitage's with the A frame, who also advised me that an "On Tow" sign was not allowed ( should be used only for vehicle recovery). However, I have seen towed cars behind Mohos with "Towed Vehicle", " Tow Car", "Towed Car" signs, and feel that it would be better to have one of those complete with warning triangles to stop other drivers trying to get between the Moho and Smart! Does anyone know where I could get a sign like this and which words are/are not legal?

 

[Badknee]

eBay would be my first look see.

 

[Landy lover]

Me I am always in the ' the more signs and warnings the better' brigade. You should be able to get a magnetic sign on ebay. I tow vehicles on an A frame and always have a TOWING sign on the front and an ON TOW at the rear. Never been challenged about it in 50 years

 

[Chrysalis]

eBay would be my first look see.

Thanks, I tried Amazon and eBay, lots of "On Tow" signs, but nothing else I'm afraid.

 

[Emmit]

Surely, if you are relying on the fact that the wheeled vehicle, (I'm choosing my words here) is in fact a trailer and not a fully equipped mechanically propelled vehicle,then it would be prudent NOT to put any form of sign alluding to the phrase or word, 'Tow' or 'Towing'.

When was the last time you saw a 'Trailer' carrying such a sign?

Putting my former headgear on, I would suggest that the omission of the sign causes no problems but the presence of the sign may given rise to someone suggesting that it isn't a trailer at all.

Whilst we can argue all day, (and night) about the legality or otherwise of attaching a toad to the rear, why give someone the 'evidence', however slight.

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[Lofty1]

Try these http://www.tow-bars2tow-cars.com/ they make one.

 

[mike mcglynn]

I got my magnetic signs from e bay ,after a row on the road with an idiot driver who wanted me to back up a long way when I was towing my car with an a frame ,when all he had to do was reverse into a side road .I have also when in the TA many years ago had someone try to drive between the breakdown vehicle and the towed vehicle whilst driving back to the barracks ,I was driving the breakdown wagon and his car was nearly lifted off the floor as I took up the slack on the tow chain/wires,he was coming out of a narrow side street.They walk amongst us so when towing extreme caution is king.

 

[canopus]

We have a magnetic 'On Tow' sign on the rear of our toad and have never had any problems.

 

[icantremember]

If you really want one then I agree with @Lofty1 ... I have one but never use it but wont get rid as it will eventually go with the toad if we sell it.

PS It's not magnetic, which of course would not attach to glass or plastic panels.

 

[Pausim]

I use reflective magnetic on tow signs on the side of the car. I know it should be obvious that it is attached to the mh. I have only twice had a problem and both times it has been from merging traffic which is dropping back hoping to slot in behind me. I guess they dont see the towed car in their wing mirror and think there is half a gap, so something distinctive on the side may help.

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[wiljoy]

i have warning triangles fitted with suction cups on the inside of the rear window of our Smart car when we tow it behind the Moho. These were supplied by Armitage's with the A frame, who also advised me that an "On Tow" sign was not allowed ( should be used only for vehicle recovery). However, I have seen towed cars behind Mohos with "Towed Vehicle", " Tow Car", "Towed Car" signs, and feel that it would be better to have one of those complete with warning triangles to stop other drivers trying to get between the Moho and Smart! Does anyone know where I could get a sign like this and which words are/are not legal?

I'm a signwriter of 38 years. I can make you one just need sizes colour etc. PM me if you need help.

 

[emjaiuk]

Following on from wiljoy's post, when we had a RV, I designed a sign which had an outline of the rear of the RV with an outline of the toad connected behind it. They were handed and I had two each side, one at car window height, and one at HGV hight. They were held on with velcro. You could have a pictorial sign made up for the rear window which showed an outline of a MH with an outline of a car behind it. You could also show the overall length if you wished.


Malcolm

 

[Geo]

Or you can just let the idiots try and use the 3 feet between MoHo and Toad
Its always good for a laugh

 

[Chrysalis]

Thanks for all your advice. I think I'll take @emmitdb 's advice and stay with just the red reflective triangles

 

[busby]

I got my magnetic signs from e bay ,after a row on the road with an idiot driver who wanted me to back up a long way when I was towing my car with an a frame ,when all he had to do was reverse into a side road .I have also when in the TA many years ago had someone try to drive between the breakdown vehicle and the towed vehicle whilst driving back to the barracks ,I was driving the breakdown wagon and his car was nearly lifted off the floor as I took up the slack on the tow chain/wires,he was coming out of a narrow side street.They walk amongst us so when towing extreme caution is king.

Think it would be a struggle to get between a Toad and a motorhome,,much to close,,BUSBY,,

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[pappajohn]

Think it would be a struggle to get between a Toad and a motorhome,,much to close,,BUSBY,,

But that doesn't mean the occasional idiot will try in the hope the toad will brake and let them in.

 

[Kev and Carolyn]

Halfords for a yellow rear plate without lettering £3.50 Suction pads £ 1.50 for 4, lettering from B&Q £5

Seams the way to me?

 

[Mi58ck]

If they are needed ,why don't caravans have them?

 

[Kev and Carolyn]

Personally I dont think they are required. It may be something that we all just do . Belt and bracers approach I think?
We have been pulled over for a check with ours on the back and no 'on tow' sign. Nothing was said at all. Paperwork was checked and they let us go.

Kev

 

[Podney]

If they are needed ,why don't caravans have them?

Oooooh,now there's an opportunity to talk about them funny tugger people
Why don't they?????

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[Ninjabob]

Long Vehicle sign might be more appropriate?

 

[Kev and Carolyn]

Oooooh,now there's an opportunity to talk about them funny tugger people
Why don't they?????

Best when they get on site and start with the awning!

 

[Kev and Carolyn]

Seriously though....They are getting longer!

 

[tacr2man]

The triangles are required on all trailers , some trucks fail at MOT if
they have had the taillights replaced with trailer ones that incorporate the triangles .
Having an "on tow" sign is not prescribed or proscribed by law
the triangles are supposed to do the same job if people have the knowledge .