Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Advent Calendar

Advertisement

Message Forums
Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
   Caravans and Caravanning -  Caravan Towcars and Towing Advice 		Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: Triple towing in UK and Europe Post Reply Post New Topic
Personatthelake
26/11/2014 at 12:52am
 Location: Perth Australia
 Outfit: 2014 Ford F350 & Outdoor 34 5th wheel View atthelake's Profile View Profile   Reply to atthelake Reply   Quote atthelake Quote  
Joined: 15/7/2014

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   2
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Hi all I have a ford ute ( because that is what we call them in Aust) and a 5th wheeler they go together like a normal 5th wheeler set up, they measure 53 feet overall length, I also have a small motor cycle trailer that hooks on the rear of the 5th wheeler and makes the rig overall length 65 feet, this called a triple tow, in 22 of the 50 US states this is legal the other 29 it is not, I am shipping the ute and 5th wheel to Belgium in 2015 for a 2 year holiday I want to bring the motor bike and trailer. Are triple tows allowed in UK and Europe any assistance is appreciated.
thanks Tony


Personblueexpo97
26/11/2014 at 7:21am
 Location: 
 Outfit:  View blueexpo97's Profile View Profile   Reply to blueexpo97 Reply   Quote blueexpo97 Quote  
Joined: 07/2/2009

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   9851
Site Reviews Total: 24
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 1  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 2
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Here is a previous post on the subject, or part thereof, it might be of some use.

-------------
XVI yes?

As well is two words!
How does a sage know everything about everything? or does he? or does he just think he does?
Remember, if you buy something you bought it, not brought it.


Personmillermicm
26/11/2014 at 8:53am
 Location: west country
 Outfit: None Entered View millermicm's Profile View Profile   Reply to millermicm Reply   Quote millermicm Quote  
Joined: 29/3/2009

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   4665
Site Reviews Total: 15
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
My understanding is that only agricultural vehicles (with certain restrictions) an road vehicles classed as locomotives can tow more than one trailer.

-------------
Steve


PersonSkoda Bob
26/11/2014 at 9:22am
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: Swift charisma Skoda Scout 4x4 View Skoda Bob's Profile View Profile   Reply to Skoda Bob Reply   Quote Skoda Bob Quote  
Joined: 19/10/2009

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   1837
Site Reviews Total: 4
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
If you where to fit a proper bike bracket onto the rear of the trailer so its not in contact with the road it would be legal, as long as it does not interfere with any lighting, if it does a backboard must be fitted with lights and number platehttps://www.google.co.uk/search?q=pictures+of+caravans+with+motorbike+on+the+back&hl=en-GB&rlz=1T4GGHP_en-GBGB547&tbm=isch&imgil=BEhFAvAC2EBoCM%253A%253BE21W6LLpg8l1pM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.caravanersforum.com%25252Fviewtopic.php%25253Ff%2525253D2%25252526t%2525253D38326&source=iu&pf=m&fir=BEhFAvAC2EBoCM%253A%252CE21W6LLpg8l1pM%252C_&usg=__-fC5hEhzfewGwKqVz7FX4Kc1Tv0%3D&biw=1440&bih=773&ved=0CDYQyjc&ei=GZt1VPvcCpH5avTMguAL#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=BEhFAvAC2EBoCM%253A%3BE21W6LLpg8l1pM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fs23.postimg.org%252F4ns3w9j0n%252FDaryl_1_LR.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.caravanersforum.com%252Fviewtopic.php%253Ff%253D2%2526t%253D38326%3B180%3B150


PersonScreen2
26/11/2014 at 10:02am
 Location: 
 Outfit:  View Screen2's Profile View Profile   Reply to Screen2 Reply   Quote Screen2 Quote  
Joined: 31/10/2014

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   217
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Why not edit that link Bob so the thread is readable again?
How hard is it to do that?

For the op, no your rig would not be legal for normal
use in UK with 2 trailers but you would be ok as just
truck & 5th wheel trailer. I would guess this would be
same in other European countries but you would have to
check laws in those countries to be certain.

Max articulated vehicle length in UK is 16.5meters, just
over 54ft(check this though as there is talk of
increasing length)If it is still 16.5mtres when you
arrive then you would not be able to fit motorcycle rack
on rear of trailer even if axle weight would allow it.

Post last edited on 26/11/2014 10:24:27


Advertisement



Personsunshinetours
26/11/2014 at 10:23am
 Location: sunny south east!
 Outfit: Coachman View sunshinetours's Profile View Profile   Reply to sunshinetours Reply   Quote sunshinetours Quote  
Joined: 08/5/2011

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   2946
Site Reviews Total: 18
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
I am sure you have done your own research but UK and many Euro countries have somewhat smaller and windy roads than those in Oz off the main autoroutes so I would suggest you will need to plan your journey carefully?

Have a great trip though


PersonSGThomas
26/11/2014 at 11:18am
 Location: 
 Outfit:  View SGThomas's Profile View Profile   Reply to SGThomas Reply   Quote SGThomas Quote  
Joined: 16/10/2007

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   6707
Tent Reviews:   1
Site Reviews Total: 116
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 4  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 15 
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 40
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 98
Good luck driving around Devon


Personatthelake
26/11/2014 at 10:50pm
 Location: Perth Australia
 Outfit: 2014 Ford F350 & Outdoor 34 5th wheel View atthelake's Profile View Profile   Reply to atthelake Reply   Quote atthelake Quote  
Joined: 15/7/2014

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   2
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Hi all thanks for the replies, I understand I am limited to 16.5 meters as a 5th wheeler and ute only. The trailer will sold off in the US just before I leave, I will have enough room to get motor cycle rack on the rear, not my first choice, but it is our main method of transport as the size of the ute and 5th wheeler will limited the area we can go ie Devon. thanks to all for the help.
cheers Tony



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev       Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Caravan Towcars and Towing Advice - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...

7448 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews] 



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement
Advertisement


UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar

Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder