Towing a car behind a motorhome

Jarb replied on 14/07/2020 00:10

Jarb

Posted on 14/07/2020 00:10

We have just traded in our caravan for a motorhome and plan to tow a little car behind it so we can use that for sightseeing when we are away on holiday. We thought that A-frames were reasonably cheap (a couple of hundred pounds), but have been advised that, due to a change in legislation, we now have to have an A-frame which controls the tow car's brakes and this will cost us around £1,200 to have fitted. Is this advice on the new legislation correct? Is the price quoted an acceptable price? and can anyone recommend a supplier/fitter who can do this for us at a reasonable cost? We live in the Midlands.

We would be grateful for any help and advice. Thank you.

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OrionCalls replied on 14/07/2020 17:00

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Posted on 14/07/2020 00:10 by Jarb

We have just traded in our caravan for a motorhome and plan to tow a little car behind it so we can use that for sightseeing when we are away on holiday. We thought that A-frames were reasonably cheap (a couple of hundred pounds), but have been advised that, due to a change in legislation, we now have to have an A-frame which controls the tow car's brakes and this will cost us around £1,200 to have fitted. Is this advice on the new legislation correct? Is the price quoted an acceptable price? and can anyone recommend a supplier/fitter who can do this for us at a reasonable cost? We live in the Midlands.

We would be grateful for any help and advice. Thank you.

Posted on 14/07/2020 17:00

If Lichfield Staffordshire is close to where you live in the Midlands, I can certainly recommend

https://www.all-fit.co.uk

They have supplied and fitted tow bars to my cars and Thule products, all at very competitive prices. They have always served me very well.

I am sure they would be able to assist you with their recommendations for your particular issue because they also supply for sale and hire trailers and also custom build motor homes and conversions.