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04 Aug 2016 23:13 #170944 by Billum
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Thanks again Mystic Rich. I live in Hampshire so won't be able to visit in the short term. If I'm ever up that way I'd really like to see what you've done and will be in touch.

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04 Aug 2016 23:24 #170945 by Billum
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Thanks for you input 11/60. Towing with the A Fame I will be fitting ( www.caratow.com/index.php ) is perfectly legal. You can find confirmation of this on their website but if you (like me) would prefer independent confirmation take a look at www.gov.uk/government/collections/vehicl...s-information-sheets where you'll find a link to an information page from which you can download a pdf stating the Department of Transport's official position. Yes, they do state that it is ultimately up to a court to decide as the law could be open to interpretation but it would be a very brave constabulary that decided to prosecute when the Department believe the law to permit the use of an appropriate A Frame.

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04 Aug 2016 23:33 #170946 by Billum
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Thanks for your comments Busta. As a regular motor sport competitor I frequently tow my MG Midget competition car to events on borrowed trailers and I agree that it is a simple process. However, I use borrowed trailers as I have nowhere to store one of my own. I would also have problems when we arrive at camp sites unless I leave the towed vehicle on the trailer whenever we're on site as my modestly sized motor home plus awning and pop-up tent (used as a garage to keep the bikes dry etc.) only leave enough room on any pitch for a small car.

I'm very comfortable with the legal position as you'll have seen from my response to 11/60.

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05 Aug 2016 04:10 #170948 by Lambert
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It wouldn't be the police i would be worrying about, its the insurance company in the event of a claim that would be the first to test just how legal you were as if the court were lead to a decision against you then the insurance company win and we all know how little insurance like paying out and the lengths they will go to to not do. Just be careful.

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05 Aug 2016 04:29 #170949 by Lambert
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Also you are obliged to declare all the modifications needed to make it work to the insurance and that will raise the premium and reduce the amount of companies offering cover. And yes i am being negative on purpose, simply because you need to be very certain that you have thought of all the risk you are exposing yourself to and have weighed all the options. Yes a trailer may not be as convenient but it is tried and tested and can be done at an affordable price, doesn't have hidden costs and potential legal and insurance implications. Another thing to consider, there must be a local caravan storage facility nearby, they are everywhere up here, could be a simple and easy way to have a trailer and some space at home?

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Bellerophon (2024 grello van daily
ADOS Attention Deficit Ooooh Shiny!

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05 Aug 2016 17:47 #170965 by Billum
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Thanks for your concern 11/60.

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