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towing omega
« on: 07 October 2009, 21:11:47 »
Firstly,

A) is it legal to tow an omega with another omega using an A frame, and,

B) if yes, does anyone have one I can borrow ::)
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Re: towing omega
« Reply #1 on: 07 October 2009, 21:25:42 »
A. yes
B. no
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Re: towing omega
« Reply #2 on: 07 October 2009, 21:25:42 »
I don't think so ...... but could be wrong ...

My reasoning is this .. the VIN plate on mine (V6 Elite 2001 Saloon) gives the maximum vehicle weight as 2200 Kg and the maximum train weight as 4075 KG  ...

so my miggy (2200 Kgs) + another miggy (2200 kgs)+ an A frame (100 kg ?? )  = 4500 Kgs which exceeds the max train weight .... 

All towing laws on weights are based on plated weights and rarely on actual measured weights


There is further argument that an A - Frame is an unbraked trailer ... but I won't go into that !!
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« Last Edit: 07 October 2009, 21:28:27 by entwood »
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Re: towing omega
« Reply #3 on: 07 October 2009, 21:27:36 »
Ok thats one-all.....

anyone else?  :y ;D
« Last Edit: 07 October 2009, 21:27:49 by mrgaffney »
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Re: towing omega
« Reply #4 on: 07 October 2009, 21:28:09 »
Except, your miggy will not be at its maximum vehicle weight....its likely to be closer to 1750Kg

Your main problem is that you need a braked trailer so it needs somebody in it working the brakes.....and the towed vehicle needs tax, insurance and an MOT
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Re: towing omega
« Reply #5 on: 07 October 2009, 21:29:43 »
The braking and tax, ins, mot, etc isnt a problem.....


....so anyone have an A frame?  pwerty pwease!  ::)
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Re: towing omega
« Reply #6 on: 07 October 2009, 21:32:10 »
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The braking and tax, ins, mot, etc isnt a problem.....


....so anyone have an A frame?  pwerty pwease!  ::)

How far are you planning on going?  How about a rigid tow pole? (not the crappy sprung bars from Machine Mart)
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Re: towing omega
« Reply #7 on: 07 October 2009, 21:33:23 »
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The braking and tax, ins, mot, etc isnt a problem.....


....so anyone have an A frame?  pwerty pwease!  ::)

How far are you planning on going?  How about a rigid tow pole? (not the crappy sprung bars from Machine Mart)

Bristol to Camberley
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Re: towing omega
« Reply #8 on: 07 October 2009, 21:36:53 »
Auto or manual?
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Re: towing omega
« Reply #9 on: 07 October 2009, 21:44:18 »
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Auto or manual?

auto, so will have to disconnect the driveshaft union... would it be legal to drive so far on a ridged towing bar?
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Re: towing omega
« Reply #10 on: 07 October 2009, 21:44:33 »
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The braking and tax, ins, mot, etc isnt a problem.....


....so anyone have an A frame?  pwerty pwease!  ::)

How far are you planning on going?  How about a rigid tow pole? (not the crappy sprung bars from Machine Mart)

Bristol to Camberley

As Mark is suggesting .....
if it's auto, your prop needs disconnecting or the whole lot on a trailer. You can't tow autos that far or you'll bugger it up.
if manual ...... you don't!  ;)
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Re: towing omega
« Reply #11 on: 07 October 2009, 21:45:18 »
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Auto or manual?

auto, so will have to disconnect the driveshaft union... would it be legal to drive so far on a ridged towing bar?

Legal or not, I'd not fancy it, in either car.  :y
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« Reply #12 on: 07 October 2009, 21:49:42 »
If you have not yet been put off Guffer, watch this:

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-xnw568hNo[/media]

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;) ;)
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Re: towing omega
« Reply #13 on: 07 October 2009, 21:56:16 »
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Auto or manual?

auto, so will have to disconnect the driveshaft union... would it be legal to drive so far on a ridged towing bar?

Yep, towed 100+ miles before on a rigid bar (and a machine mart one at that) which is no problem as long as the person in the rear car is good at towing (and uses the brake!).

You need somebody strong in the car as the steering is heavy
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« Reply #14 on: 07 October 2009, 21:58:29 »
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Bristol to Camberley
That's a fair old distance, and you won't be doing it (legally) on the motorway if you have to use a stiff bar.
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