Trailer

JollyKernow
JollyKernow Forum Participant Posts: 2,629
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edited December 2016 in Motorhomes #1

Hi All

I'm looking for peoples opinions, thoughts, experience etc on car transporter trailers. Anyone out there tow a trailer behind the motorhome with a car on? That's the advice I'm after.

I need to transport my Pug 108 to Spain behind the motorhome. I have a 2.500 kg towing limit and as the car only weighs in at under 900kgs not an issue there.

Just need thoughts on what trailer, be it single or twin axle etc, what make did you buy etc

Cheers in advance

JK

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  • Wex
    Wex Forum Participant Posts: 139
    edited December 2016 #2

    I towed a Smart behind (wait for it!) an Autotrail Grande Frontier. It was on a Brian James single axle trailer and you hardly knew it was there.

    Robert

  • triky auto
    triky auto Forum Participant Posts: 8,690
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    edited December 2016 #3

    I used to tow my Smart 4/2 behind the 'Autocruise Sunningdale' on an 'A' frame  BUT BUT !!  ,They stopped that facility in Spain as they said it was'nt a trailer ,DESPITE the DVLA saying it was !! surprised There has been LOTS of discussion on that subject in the past .To tow a car on a trailer means that you have extra costs of the trailer, fuel consumption,extra space taken up on site for parking,extra length on ferry fares and autoroutes,extra insurance,But But ,you DO have the extra ability to tour around with your independent transport,without waiting for buses or taxi's.or hire cars.IMO,if you can afford the independence ,go for it .I DID ,it give you a whole new concept to touring .GOOD LUCK ,& ENJOY !! cool.

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited December 2016 #4

    Hi, JK. I would suggest sticking to a well known make such as Ifor Williams or Brian James.

    Their dealership outlets or web sites will give any information you need and their trailers are often designed for specific vehicle types. We made the mistake of buying a trailer made by a small local company and it was a disaster.

  • H B Watson
    H B Watson Forum Participant Posts: 183
    edited December 2016 #5

    I've towed several cars over the years on my Brian James twin axle transporter, they tow beautifully, the twin makes it a really stable tow (far more stable than a caravan, low COG and no slab sides), but a bugger to handle off the hitch laden, hence I've now fitted motor movers. I would not be without it.

  • MichaelT
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    edited December 2016 #6

    Why not sell the MH, buy a nice tow car and caravan and do it the proper way round?

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited December 2016 #7

    You forgot to add laughingwink, Michael.

  • JollyKernow
    JollyKernow Forum Participant Posts: 2,629
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    edited December 2016 #8

    Hi

    I think it's looking like a twin axle brian james type trailer then, Done the a frame thing for 6 years with the last motorhome, got stopped and fined twice in Spain too.

    I already have a caravan which I live in on site for eight months of the year, so no to that. As you can see from my avatar I have an American fifth wheel in Spain but I'm not allowed to keep the motorhome on pitch as well, that's why I need to take the car.

    Anyone selling a trailer cheap??!!!

  • MichaelT
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    edited December 2016 #9

    What makes you think it was tongue in cheek TW winkinnocent

  • Philnffc
    Philnffc Forum Participant Posts: 317
    edited December 2016 #10

    JK

    When I worked Bognor eight years ago I had one made from a company in Alton near Southampton and they taylor made it to my specs and it was half the price of the main protagonist like James/Smart and Williams. They make boat trailers mainly but where more then happy to adapt for a car and made a good job, had it till three years ago until swapped like you to a-frame which I have just sold having just moved to live in Spain this year. Never got stopped with it using the Zaragoza route to Alicante but down the coastal route was a no no.

  • JollyKernow
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    edited December 2016 #11

    Hi Phil

    Got stopped in convoy gong through Madrid (why not) in 2013, Civil Guards were more intrigued than anything but they decided two rv's towing cars was a no and we had to split up cars and give them 40 euros for the pleasure. Last time was in Burgos in 2014, Policia Local were after the money and we were on a mission for the south coast, pay up and get on holiday. Funny, got busted in Zaragoza last year for speeding, the law wasn't so forgiving then, 100 euros on the spot!!

    What was the name of the company that made your trailer if you don't mind me asking?

    Guardamar's a lovely place we love it there, it has a nice feel to it and the local Spanish seem more friendly than other towns don't you think?

     

     

  • Philnffc
    Philnffc Forum Participant Posts: 317
    edited December 2016 #12

    Hi JK

    Funny this year I towed my car on a-frame down in April when we moved there and passed a road block on the AP7 around Valencia and the Guardia stood in line and I thought here goes 100 euros but they just wave me through and when I towed it back to sell it in November got Guardia out riders round the ring round of Zaragoza but then turned off when I turned for the campsite. Think the name was Southern Trailers and they do everything including hire but put Alton and Trailers in Google and it will find them, it was eight years ago though. Love Guardamar specially Wednesdays that's why we decided to live close by about eight miles away.

  • JollyKernow
    JollyKernow Forum Participant Posts: 2,629
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    edited December 2016 #13

    Don't tell me you've splashed out on a 3 bed villa on calle mexico? very upmarket!!

  • Philnffc
    Philnffc Forum Participant Posts: 317
    edited December 2016 #14

    Three bed yes but No just Benijofar village

  • Gordon Craig Powell
    Gordon Craig Powell Forum Participant Posts: 54
    edited February 2017 #15

    Anywhere hire one at all? I wonder how much MH'ers would pay for one per week? Say for a 3-4 week trip £200?

  • peedee
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    edited February 2017 #16

    Car trailer hire costs anything upward of £175 per week. It is cheaper to hire a car at your destination.

    peedee

  • JollyKernow
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    edited February 2017 #17

    Hi,

    Trailer hire is mega expensive, around £200 a week and they won't like you going abroard. As peedee says it would be cheaper to hire a car at your destination, or an airport nearby.

    This winter in Spain, booking in advance from Alicante airport has had various prices, the best being this month at 3.50 euros per day including full insurance.

    JK

     

  • H B Watson
    H B Watson Forum Participant Posts: 183
    edited February 2017 #18

    Used a Brian James twin axle for years now, way better than towing a caravan, you just have to: a) remember it's behind you, and b) remember it's bloody long.

  • H B Watson
    H B Watson Forum Participant Posts: 183
    edited February 2017 #19

    Just noticed this is a way old discussion, I should check the dates better.laughing

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