Graham Davis
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The nearest to the North East is going to be the east bits of the Leeds and Liverpool.
Would this be a good introduction at the moment, considering the water problems?
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How would I find out this legal maximum towing weight? We recently bought a Subaru Forester which is fitted with a towing hook and Mrs. Athy has spoken of getting a trailer - what restrictions apply? She passed her test about 1980 by the way.
The limits will be in the Handbook, plus will be on the VIN plate, wherever that is on your car. Being as she passed her test prior to 97 you shouldn't have too many problems.
This might help, but it might not be your year model;
http://www.carpages.co.uk/guide/subaru/subaru-forester-2.0-x-dimensions.asp
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So is it illegal due to braking issues ?
Just as a matter of theoretical interest, if one could tow an air braked trailer (i.e. not with "run on" brakes) would the limits still be the same ?
I`m just thinking about artics, with them the trailer weighs far more than the tractor unit.
Nothing to do with braking issues, but with what the vehicle manufacturer registers the limits for that particular vehicle. In fact it is more to do with the ability to restart on a hill with a full load.
In respect of a car/van and trailer it doesn't matter what braking system is used; if the trailer weight exceeds the manufacturers limits you can't do it. Which is also why you will find that most artic tractor units are rated at something like 45 tonnes.
And before you ask, no you can't get your vehicle rerated without major expense and testing!
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Towing law.....a minefield of confusion and misunderstanding.
Firstly I'm going to presume you passed your test prior to 1997.
All vehicles state maximum towing capacities. This is specified by the manufacturer and in general is what they think that vehicle can safely stop and restart on a 1:8 hill. One limit is for unbraked trailers and never seems to be above 750kg, the other is for braked trailers.If you exceed these figures you are breaking the Law, and it could lead to prosecution under several Laws, from invalid insurance to loading regulations. So in the case of your Suzuki, if you tow more than 1300kg you are illegal.
There is further confusion because the likes of the Caravan Club "suggest" that you do not exceed 85% of the actual stated gross weight of your vehicle, which can be a lot less than the actual stated weight above. This "ruling" is mostly to do with the stability of both the trailer and tug.
Some vehicles, like LR Defenders, actually have a max stated towing capacity well in excess of their actual gross weight, but personally I have found that this is something you would want to do for long distances.
It is also illegal to tow a trailer that is plated with a total max weight capacity that is greater than the max your vehicle is plated to. So if you towed a trailer that was plated as 2000kg by your Suzuki you would be illegal.
As I said, confusing!!
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How did he know it was his wheelie bin?
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Dave, correct, you're an old git!!
Accept it happens and lighten up.
And how long ago did we have a thread on here moaning about people leaving gaps between boats, thereby making mooring difficult in some places?
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I thought you gave a present to the poo-fairy everytime you used it?
I'll get my coat.
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If it isn't compatible I'll let you know, if you like...
Yes please. PM probably the best way.
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Carlt, what are you doing with your Navman?
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We'll soon get used to it.
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Bloody working!!
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Bet it will be fun trying to get it registered, as it will have to be, plus tax and insurance!!
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Yipee, more Green Oval nutters!!
If there are enough of us can we have our own sub-section?
(Llanigraham on most LR Forums)
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Well depending on which part of Worcester you come from, it's either
Bev-er-ee
or for those in the very big posh houses
Beveeer
(We lived in Worcester from 1978 to 2003)
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Well you can't moor on the River, so you have to go up into the Dock to moor.
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Nice to see her looking so trim!!
Last time I saw her she was hogbacked and part owned by Gary & Vera Aspey.
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I claim the title of being one of the most eccentric live-a-boards. You will maybe see me in odd socks, usually always in the company of a dog (except on the boat) and sometimes not knowing what day of the week it is.
No, sorry, can't see anything odd about any of that!!
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Lemster of course!!
And never mind, just think of all the fun we locals have when you strangers try and pronounce some of our local names!
Machynlleth?
Ystydwy?
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I'm a bit out of salts today, due to another lousy night, so clear joined up thinking about anything is hard. Sorry about 'choo choos' but I only throw that at people who think these things are the 'bees knees' to the exclusion of all else....
I'll forgive you this time then!!
Still pulling levers and "knocking out" in a proper signalbox with LOWER quadrant signal!!
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Roger t'Bodger doesn't realise that volunteers on preserved lines are also subject to the full scrutiny of the ORR, so have to be "proven" that they are fully conversant with the Rule Books, which are as onnerous as those on Network Rail.
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Some is, but we still make quite a lot.
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So can someone please tell me where Steel for Narrowboats is made in UK?
It's steel plate, so could anywhere from Port Talbot to the north east.
Certainly enough plate passes my signal box every day on the way north from Port Talbot and Llanwern.
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I have used this company:
for all our LED's in our caravan, and am very pleased with the results. Found that bright white was best for reading/spot lights, and warm white for everywhere else. lso used them to replace bulbs in the car, and there they have lasted far longer than the cheaper Chinese efforts.
Service was fast and costs seem very reasonable.
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Natalie,
Interesting reading.
I was only going on what we have been told through the 4x4 Response network, where we are not allowed to be "on duty" for more than 12 hours. I also understand that St John work to the same ruling.
Any opinions on Wilderness boats
in General Boating
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I doubt you will find a car suitable. It would have to have a gross weight of around 2.5 tonnes, with a towing capacity of 2 tonnes minimum, and probably more.
You really are looking at LR Defenders (90 or 110), Discovery, Isuzu Trooper, Nissan Patrol type vehicles. It would be beyond most of the more modern Jap Twin-Cab pick-ups.
I have tried going through the Wilderness Boats web links posted earlier but can't find any weights listed, so you really would need to know the actual weight of a particular boat and trailer first.
We saw a few of these boats when we were out earlier in the year and I quite like them, although SWMBO wasn't so sure.