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[vauxfan2k]

Thanks Lizzie, I meant to add "on 'A' class roads" but forgot in a moment of madness, genuinely caused by the thought of someone driving at 80+ with a caravan.

I have seen first hand what happens due to speed while towing, so this is a subject that causes me much distress.

[Andy B]

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The maximum legal speed for towing a trailer/caravan on UK roads is 50mph not 60.
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You need to brush up on your highway code  . When towing you're limited to 50 in a NSL and 60 on a dual carriageways & motorways. It's been a long time since the limit was increased to 60 

[Andy B]

Thanks Lizzie, I meant to add "on 'A' class roads" but forgot in a moment of madness, genuinely caused by the thought of someone driving at 80+ with a caravan.

I have seen first hand what happens due to speed while towing, so this is a subject that causes me much distress.

Certain circumstances ie weight ratios in Europe allow you to tow at similar speeds though. 

[Bent valve]

A roll cage for the caravan would stop it disintergrating and spreading crap all over the road. In fact, it should be a legal requirement come to think of it

[Lizzie_Zoom]

Thanks Lizzie, I meant to add "on 'A' class roads" but forgot in a moment of madness, genuinely caused by the thought of someone driving at 80+ with a caravan.

I have seen first hand what happens due to speed while towing, so this is a subject that causes me much distress.

You are right there, and only someone who frankly is lacking would consider doing that!  But if Bill Oddie does decide to then he can not only be prosecuted for speeding with a caravan, but also done for reckless, even dangerous, driving dependant on the circumstances.  If he kills someone in the process the charge will escallate to death by dangerous driving, to even manslaughter.

His desire for a roll cage will become insignificant

[TheBoy]

Thanks Lizzie, I meant to add "on 'A' class roads" but forgot in a moment of madness, genuinely caused by the thought of someone driving at 80+ with a caravan.

I have seen first hand what happens due to speed while towing, so this is a subject that causes me much distress.

Certain circumstances ie weight ratios in Europe allow you to tow at similar speeds though. 

110kph I seem to recall.

If you get a wiggle on, I'd suggest the van is too heavy for car, or poorly loaded...

[vauxfan2k]

Thanks Lizzie, I meant to add "on 'A' class roads" but forgot in a moment of madness, genuinely caused by the thought of someone driving at 80+ with a caravan.

I have seen first hand what happens due to speed while towing, so this is a subject that causes me much distress.

Certain circumstances ie weight ratios in Europe allow you to tow at similar speeds though. 

Aye well that may be the case in europe, but Id Like to think we can drive better and safer than them.

and I corrected my speed limit mistake in the post above yours, 

[vauxfan2k]

A roll cage for the caravan would stop it disintergrating and spreading crap all over the road. In fact, it should be a legal requirement come to think of it

there is atually some sense in that, as caravans involved in accidents fold like soggy recyled cornflakes boxes, a simple timber frame isnt sufficient. altho i realise its purely for weight reasons.

 

[Andy B]

....and I corrected my speed limit mistake in the post above yours, 

So I saw, I think Jamie must've been stoking the fire up in the server as I was posting ..... it was taking aaaaages. 

[Bent valve]

A roll cage for the caravan would stop it disintergrating and spreading crap all over the road. In fact, it should be a legal requirement come to think of it

there is atually some sense in that, as caravans involved in accidents fold like soggy recyled cornflakes boxes, a simple timber frame isnt sufficient. altho i realise its purely for weight reasons.

 

Caravan makers should be forced to fit lightweight titanium roll cages from now on  Write to your MP and demand it!!

[Gaffers]

The national speed limit on the motorway is 70mph.

Not when towing

[albitz]

Save up all your toilet roll cardboard centres , cut and join them to shape as required,spray the finished article matt black - job done.

[feeutfo]

.... one with bars on the windows 

[Bent valve]

Save up all your toilet roll cardboard centres , cut and join them to shape as required,spray the finished article matt black - job done.

How would you join them? would you use a mig welder with cardboard wire

[vauxfan2k]

there is a sticky substance that could be used, its a tad smelly, but im guessing theres no shortage of it