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highwayman

29/9/2010 at 5:24pm
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I have finally given up the idea of replacing my old van's heart and decided to invest in a new (ish) motorhome.
So, just bought a 2.8 jtd ducato Ace Novella Verona.
This, I have been promised, goes like the proverbial off a shovel, even up hill!
Which leads me to wonder if it will also tow a small car?
Any tips, advice would be welcome. You always come up with great information, so, many thanks in advance.

alan126

29/9/2010 at 8:23pm
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check the max tow weight but should be alright, wouldnt advise using a A-frame or dolly but go for a proper twin axle car trailer, a new brian james trailer starts at 1k but you can get used ones cheaper

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blatchatter

29/9/2010 at 9:59pm
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I doubt that you would get a new Brian James trailer for £1,000. I have a Brian James Minno for my Caterham 7 but you will not find many small cars will fit on a Minno. The going rate for a second-hand Minno is around £1,200.

I tow with a Hymer on a Fiat Ducato 2.5td and towed over the Col de Bonhomme in the Vosges mountains with no problems.

delboydriver

30/9/2010 at 8:43am
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Hey highwayman lovely bit of kit you have bought .

Only my opinion and we all have them I would put an a-frame to it its easy to use and I would not be bothered by the crap about towing with one .

Go for it if you dont get on with it sell it .

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you may be frustrated now but infront of me there is a big incline . yeh it may be slow but it is in front

alan126

30/9/2010 at 9:15am
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err brian james clubman trailer http://www.brianjames.co.uk/range/range_details.aspx?id=1&rid=1

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Landie_man

30/9/2010 at 11:56am
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Why not get a good old Ifor Williams trailer?

pete1946

30/9/2010 at 12:18pm
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I tow a Suzuki Alto,your new unit will not have a problem towing a car with a braked A.frame as its lighter than a car on a trailer,it takes about four minutes to hitch up,have look here,its the one I have,and look at thier video.

http://www.caratow.com/home.php

heres the video.

http://www.caratow.com/video.php

forgot to say I have the Jocky wheel with it,then you can drive gently up to the tow ball on your own.

Post last edited on 30/09/2010 12:26:21

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Keith

30/9/2010 at 8:30pm
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I purchased mine from Armitage Trailers at ferry bridge. Fits in the boot great when not in use. The only downside with these A frames, you cannot reverse with them. Although when I need to I disconnect the brake couplin and away you go. Would'nt be without it. I find it better than a trailer.

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