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LETS BE HONEST HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE SEEN TOWING CARAVANS WITH A CAR AND THOUGHT HOW ON EARTH CAN THEY DO THAT.

AS LONG AS I PACK THE VEHICLES SENSIBLY IT SHOULD BE OK BELIEVE ME I'VE SEEN WORSE AND AS SOMEBODY SAID I'M SORRY I ASKED!!!

I'm not quite sure I get the gist of your post - do you mean that it doesn't matter if your caravan is overweight in relation to your tow car it doesn't matter as long as you pack it sensibly?

Btw, as it seems you're a newbie on here I'll just point out that text in capital letters is regarded as shouting

I think he was shouting!!!

Seeing other people with outfits that look overloaded does not mean you can do it yourself.

When the van is on its side on the motorway with 10 miles of traffic behind it, It will be too late to take any advice.

All he needs to do is find the correct Kerbweight for his car and the maximum permissible weight of his van and stick to 85% if he has never towed before.

The first 32 tonner that passes him on a windy day might just surprise him.

Andy

Quote: Originally posted by AndyandLynda on 20/1/2009

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I think he was shouting!!!

Seeing other people with outfits that look overloaded does not mean you can do it yourself.

When the van is on its side on the motorway with 10 miles of traffic behind it, It will be too late to take any advice.

All he needs to do is find the correct Kerbweight for his car and the maximum permissible weight of his van and stick to 85% if he has never towed before.

The first 32 tonner that passes him on a windy day might just surprise him.

Andy

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sorry if you thought i was shouting i was just pointing out a fact!

as for weights it's all down to common sense i would never put me or anyone else in danger!!!

larry

Quote: Originally posted by larry h on 20/1/2009

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LETS BE HONEST HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE SEEN TOWING CARAVANS WITH A CAR AND THOUGHT HOW ON EARTH CAN THEY DO THAT.

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Like this one?  http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=lAfZ1N56qjY

Nah, I've never seen one quite as bad as that.  I do remember years ago pitching next to some chap with a Montego who had been towing a twin-axle that was probably 50% heavier than the car   

Cheers
Andrew

Quote: Originally posted by bordercaz on 20/1/2009

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You asked, we answered. I'm sorry if it wasn't the answer you wanted. If you are not going to take any notice of the advice given, why bother posing the question in the first place?

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 You beat me to it i was about to say the same Caz , i sorry to say but some people will not heed advice

 I doubt Vehicle & Operator Services Agency (VOSA) will be impressed should they check it