I have just purchased a 1993 Conway cruiser and will be picking up on saturday.I have never even towed befor so any advice on towing and also the cruiser would be much appreciated. Have booked a week in august at searle park hunstanton but will get as many weekends in before that(weather permitting )
Congratulations on your new purchase. The main problem that you will have towing is that with a well matched combination you could forget that you are towing! Because your braking distance will increase train youself to anticipate what is happening ahead, leave a good distance between you and the car in front and brake early and slowly. When you pull out at junctions (and when you get the confidence to overtake) remember that your outfit is at least twice as long as your car, so give yourself plenty of time. Hills will slow you down so change gear earlier than you would normaly. Finaly, don't forget that you are restricted to 60 mph, don't let other road users push you to go faster and enjoy.
Mike
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Mike, That has to be the longest post with the fewest words I have seen
Slimtrader, We too bought a 93 Cruiser and went to Cumbria over 200 miles away, to pick it up. I had never towed before and to say I was nervous was a bit of an understatement. The roads in Cumbria were very narrow, bendy and hilly and I managed fine. They are brilliant to tow. Well done on your purchase and I hope you have lots of good times in your Cruiser.
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One additional piece of advice is to avoid cutting corners! After I picked my Cardinal up I nearly took the side off on a railing, I missed it but only just. Pull well forward and allow yourself as much room as you can on the inside.
Hi Sue,
According to this advice from the trailer warehouse you are quite right
When towing a trailer you are restricted to 60mph on motorways and dual carriageways and 50mph on other roads provided, of course, that lower limits are not in operation.
Cyndie
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Quote: Originally posted by slimtrader on 25/2/2009
Hello Everyone
I have just purchased a 1993 Conway cruiser and will be picking up on saturday.I have never even towed befor so any advice on towing and also the cruiser would be much appreciated. Have booked a week in august at searle park hunstanton but will get as many weekends in before that(weather permitting )
we have just got a conway cruiser 1993 and we are not sure what is what do you have the manual with yours as the one we have must have got wet at some point and i will leave you to guess what its like i would apreciate if you could email it me martinhutchby1 at ntlworld.com
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