MMM biased against A Frames

Just as an aside, I did take with me the manufacturers information in each language laminated "just in case"..

Just as an aside, I did take with me the manufacturers information in each language laminated "just in case"..

I can't quite see how that is going to help unless it is a Certificate of Conformity which I presume it isn't.

Choose a trailer every time. Why risk the chance of having your holiday spoiled when on the continent.  No need to have the car adapted, just drive on to the trailer fit the tie downs hitch up and go.  Use twin axle trailers as they are stable and inexpensive.

K

Choose a trailer every time. Why risk the chance of having your holiday spoiled when on the continent.  No need to have the car adapted, just drive on to the trailer fit the tie downs hitch up and go.  Use twin axle trailers as they are stable and inexpensive.

K

That's precisely the decision I came to many years ago, also a trailer is much easier to reverse. However I admit that I still like the idea of an A-frame.

Choose a trailer every time. Why risk the chance of having your holiday spoiled when on the continent.  No need to have the car adapted, just drive on to the trailer fit the tie downs hitch up and go.  Use twin axle trailers as they are stable and inexpensive.

K

Why take a car on the continent ? Unless you have a whopping great RV I cannot see the point.

peedee

Choose a trailer every time. Why risk the chance of having your holiday spoiled when on the continent.  No need to have the car adapted, just drive on to the trailer fit the tie downs hitch up and go.  Use twin axle trailers as they are stable and inexpensive.

K

Unfortunately, it's a little more complex than that. Firstly, I agree with Peedee and very rarely take my car to Europe, no need on Aires and Stellplatz and would be impossible with a car on a trailer as no where to put trailer. With A Frame I just leave car in a local street with the A Frame in the boot.

Anyway, getting back to trailers and especially twin axle is the physical weight of the trailer, add that to the weight of the car and very few larger motor homes can legally tow them with most cars.

i have had 3 tag axle motor homes and they were all seriously restricted on towing capacity.

It is much easier when changing car to just stick it on the trailer. Towbars to Towcars do provide a swap over service and can change it over to new car a very reasonable price.

On the Continent one would always have to rely on how lenient or tolerant the police are. One may be lucky and get by, but also unlucky and run into problems the very first time. Only you can decide whether the risk is worth taking.

I get the impression some, especially if there are two drivers and over wintering in Spain is involved, deliberately risk it knowing that if caught it is cheaper to pay a fine than hire a car.

peedee

We tow our car on an A-Frame but only when in the UK we wouldnt risk it abroad plus parking for the motorhome is better abroad

I have never had an issue in Europe and I covered a lot of miles and have heard no adverse reports of others facing issues. The issues people are facing in my opinion are exclusive to Spain who clearly do not accept the use. Has anyone had issues anywhere other than Spain?