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Old 07-12-10, 04:48 PM   #31
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Default Re: Will a trials bike fit in the boot?

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I would think that will exceed the capability of the tow bar to support the weight. These tow-bar mounted carriers are all very well for push-bikes but are a little sketchy IMO for heavier items. A tow bar is designed to PULL not LIFT, so may not be happy with a heavy weight on it. Most tow hitches specify a nose weight (downward force on tow ball) of 50-75KGs, so putting a 160KG SV on ther might not be such a great idea...
Seems obvious when you put it like that.
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Old 07-12-10, 05:45 PM   #32
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Not sure where u are but there is a really good tow bar place in Birmingham on kingstanding road. Don't ask me what it's called now but I could walk down the road and find the number in the morning.
I'm in Scotland

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only if its over 500kg
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Pretty sure thats not the case if you just want to tow a bike trailer. See here: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring...es/DG_10013073
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Something like that. I just looked at this bit:

"Category B vehicles may be coupled with a trailer up to 750kgs MAM"

And thought a bike trailer isn't likely to get over 750kgs, not towing a sports bike anyway. So you should be fine with just cat B.

I hope i'm right otherwise i've been towing my track bike around illegally for 2 years...
I had a read of that but wasn't really sure if I was understanding it right. And wasn't sure how much the trailer would weigh
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Old 07-12-10, 08:37 PM   #33
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Daz i would speak to one of the firms that offers the B+E training they should be able to advise.

This is off one of my local firms make more sense than the direct.gov

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Did you know, that if you intend to tow a Trailer or Caravan over 750kgs, and you passed your Category B (Car) driving test on or after 01 January 1997, then you may need to pass a further driving test to obtain the Category B+E (Car and Trailer) entitlement.
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Old 20-12-10, 08:24 PM   #34
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they fit nicely in the VW caddy. 1 way glass, keep all the kit and fuel safe etc
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