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28th April 2009, 22:59 | #11 |
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Excellent advice Andrew
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I wouldn't advise making your own, as you can't use it in most of Europe. I'd be surprised if it's legal in Ireland.
In the UK, on any car after about S reg, you have to use a type approved towbar. That doesn't mean it has to be made by the car manufacturer, but it does have to go through some testing and get an E number. This was brought in through European law, which is why I'd be surprsied if Ireland doesn't have something similar. I don't doubt that the one made is safe, and maybe even safer than an aopproved one. I'm merely commenting on what I believe the legal position is. |
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Me too I find it to be a very effective method & without the annoying bleep the only trouble is it can cost a fortune in replacement number plates if you get caught doing it
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Thanks Duncan for the information.
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What's your budget .. ?
Reason I ask is that my father in law is selling a 2008 Sprite 4 berth. It's never been used ! Got delivered and then sat on his drive. The holidays he wanted to go on never came to pass, and he's decided to sell it. It's got top spec, quality towing gear and an electric mover apparently worth about £1200 on it's on. He'd likely sell it for about £8,500 against it's cost new which was £11K.
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Hiya Dan,
Not thinking of anywhere near that price range, although it would be very nice to have one like that. We might have found a caravan locally. Sorry hope your dad gets it sold. Mike |
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No worries ... he's not advertised it properly so I'm sure it'll sell when he does. Just thought I'd ask. Cheers.
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My Tourer has a Witter detachable Swan Neck, fitted&supplied for £295 in 2005
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Thanks Debbie,
I have been looking at that one myself. Mike |
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Tow Bar
Mike..just to let you know,I seen a tow bar on a 75 saloon in my local scrap yard in great condition,maybe I could get wiring n all,if your interested I could get you a price.I am in Ireland though...cant be that expensive to post?
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