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wheels244:
Thanks for the links guys.

I really need the rating for the suspension before I draw up a shopping list.
There are some scary prices on some of the gear  :shock:

Rob

Bush Tucker Man:
Strictly (legally) speaking no towed trailer shall weigh more than 750kg (3/4ton)if it has no brakes
A towed (dollied) LR is certainly outside that catagory.

If you can get hold of a copy of November 'Land Rover Monthly' there's a very good article about dollies & 'recovery frames' in it.
You might have problems as the new copy is supposed to go on sale tomorrow (5th), but if Selby is like Wakefield, the Nov will be on the shelves for another week until Dec gets up here.
And if you live in Wistow, you've got no chance! :lol:  :lol:


I know lots of people use them, but lots of people are lucky & get away with it

http://www.aframes.co.uk/
Try this thread if you can get it without registering (it's a fairly good site though)
http://www.landrovernet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17593&highlight=A-frame+towing

V8MoneyPit:
Ah, that was it! I knew I had read something about this recently. Yes, that was an enlightening article.

wheels244:
Tried to get a copy today - unfortunately all were too efficient and had changed to the December issue.

Could anyone scan it and email it please.

Rob

Range Rover Blues:

--- Quote from: "V8MoneyPit" ---You could try http://www.towsure.com/ for bits. The trailer build parts are fine but watch out for some of the other items, they can be a bit 'cheap'.
--- End quote ---


My sentiments exactly.  Try ringing the Sheffield branch, I think the guy you want to speak to is called Steve something, but he's their trailer guru and really knows his stuff!

Like BTM says, if it's above 750kg it should have brakes, if you bend the law and have a bump with something you make at home your insurance might wash their hands of you!  I'm not sure but I think a trailer with brakes should have them on ALL wheels, so a braked dolly is not really there either.  The AA/RAC get away with it because there is an exemtion for recovering a breakdown 'to a place of safety'.

Why not build a complete trailer, admitedly they take up space but if you have a Landie for fun then store it under that.  A proper trailer is much more versatile and easier to tow and reverse than a car on a dolly.

If you do still decide on a dolly I think your biggest problem will be a set of small wheels rated sufficiently for your Disco.  Let me grab the Towsure catalogue...

Towing hitches are available rated at 2500kg but not from Towsure (2000kg max).  You need it rated for the whole car plus dolly and any stuff you don't remove, so an absulute minimum of 2,200kg I would think.
Towsure also only stock braked hubs rated at 1000kg/pair so here you are on the limit carrying one end of the car.  The associated wheels are 13" rims plus tyres so your Disco will be right up in the air.

This is all before you even get into the construction and use regulations 1986! and Vehicle lighting regulations, also 1986.

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