[groundhog]

Hi Jeff (or anyone else who uses a trailer for work) my van died today and I am considering getting a trailer, any advice? what car do you use for towing, + what size tank? Thanks mate. 

[karygate]

i have a tow a van type and pull 400 litres no problem.it is weighted at 750kg before anyone moans . the only rule to a trailer is make sure it has a jockey wheel.i pull mine no problem with a nissan almera tino.

[jeff1]

Still have my trailer stuck up the side of the house for the same reason.

The size of the trailer depends on the size of your round, mine has a 250ltr  tank in it and I pull it with a 1800cc vectra.

Like Karygate said a Jockey wheel is a must as is a braked system also drop legs at the back are a great help when the trailer is unhitched, a lockable lid is also a must and to play safe an alarm system run by wheelchair batteries.

Towing is the easy bit, its the reversing when you need to take care and lots of practice at it and it will  come second nature, until then Just unhitch it and swing it around.

One more important thing is to make sure your gear in the trailer is balanced for a care free tow, or you will  find it snakes behind you, if that happens keep your foot of the brake and Just take your foot of the accelerator until the snaking stops, you will soon learn even with a balanced load what your top speed is before it begins to snake, on my car its 72 mph 
Email me if you need any more help 

[groundhog]

Thanks for the help guys!! 

[jonnyald]

[quote author=jeff1

One more important thing is to make sure your gear in the trailer is balanced for a care free tow, or you will  find it snakes behind you, if that happens keep your foot of the brake and Just take your foot of the accelerator until the snaking stops, you will soon learn even with a balanced load what your top speed is before it begins to snake, on my car its 72 mph 

 

thats a good tip