charlieannear Posted July 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 My Shetland doesn't have quite such an extensive list of features as a new one off the shelf, but it's still going to be heavy and I for one feel much safer with it on a braked trailer. As such, I now have the cables, the bearings should arrive on Wednesday and van tyres from Poole tyres to be collected tomorrow. Marvellous. I've got an Audi A4 2 litre TDI, so it should cope. 4 whopping disc brakes and loads of electronics- I don't intend to become a statistic thanks. Thanks for all your input as usual guys- this turned into quite a popular thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinbad Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Very interesting this thread, at the risk of repeating my question that may have been covered elsewhere.... What is the maximum allowable towing weight for a braked trailer, i.e when does the mondeo become illegal ?? Whilst not ideal for long trips, and accepting all the comments about safety wrt vehicle condition, brakes etc, with over a tonne of boat, what would be permissable ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Paul Each tow vehicle is different, you will have to refer to the manufacturers specifications. Although Paul D had a mondeo so he may well know the limits for that vehicle Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Paul, A Mondeo can tow up to 1,800 Kg on a braked trailer. It is one of the good features of the car ( I am talking new style Mondeo ). From www.trailerwarehouse.co.uk the rules are :- Cars & Commercials under 1525kg Unladen Weight There is no specific law restricting the weight of a braked trailer which may be towed by these vehicles. However, exceeding the maximum towing weight or train weight set by the vehicle manufacturer can lead to prosecution. Some vehicles are marked either with the maximum towing weight or the maximum train weight on the manufacturer's plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 also :- Trailer Speed Limits When towing a trailer you are restricted to 60mph on motorways and dual carriageways and 50mph on other roads provided, of course, that lower limits are not in operation. No need for the Chapmans to reply to this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 On the subject of trailers, does anyone know where i might lay my hands on a decent roller coaster, that will take a vessel, say, the size of a Qucksilver 540?? Rich Apart from the trailer shop, that is!!!!!! Now why would you be wanting one of those I wonder ...... My friend at work ( on this forum as WestRay ) did have a trailer which would take a 21ft / 24 ft boat. Pop him a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Paul, do you have 1 or 2 battery? I weighted mine and the 85ah is 22kg. For individual cars, go to www.parkers.co.uk go to reveiw and it has almost every single cars info on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swainiac Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Thanks Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlieannear Posted August 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Trailer reassembled and it turns out that all of the parts are available from Indespension, which means that now I know what to ask for, I should be able to get the parts a bit cheaper by shopping around next time. In fact Indespension price matched a cheaper source that I found for the brake shoes, Ashley Power found me some new bearings and Poole Tyres sorted me out for rubber. I invested in a new winch strap and breakaway cable while I was at it- now to get using the thing! C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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