The ramps on most transporters take a real beating. If one breaks it can result in considerable damage to the vehicle being loaded. Take care positioning the ramps and inspect the often for cracks or signs of damage.
If your tow vehicle has a GVW of less than 3.5 tonnes then the maximum permissible weight of any trailer you pull will also be 3.5 tonnes. This is only applicable if the trailer is fitted with either an overrun or electrical braking system.
I was in a car showroom the other day looking at a small car for my wife and was amazed to discover that the car was sold without a spare wheel. It just had a can of that tire repair foam instead. I questioned the salesman about it and he insisted that this was normal and perfectly legal. I thought ...View Entire Thread
Lauder is a Scottish town in the Scottish Borders region. Situated in the South East of Scotland Lauder has a population of around 1500 although this should increase as new homes are being built in the town. There is some controversy in the town regarding the size and quantity of wind farms being proposed in the surrounding hills.