When towing with a normal passenger car in the UK the maximum permissible width for a trailer is 2.3 meters. However, the load attached to the trailer can overhang the sides by up to 30cm on each side giving a total width of 2.9m.
All trailers should be fitted with a manufacturer’s plate that clearly states the maximum load that the trailer can carry. Be careful, the maximum weight indicated on the trailer will often include the weight of the trailer itself!
The overrun brakes fitted to my caravan seem to work OK, when I brake I can feel they are having an effect and pulling the car back as they should. When I pull away from a junction I feel a slight jerking sensation, presumably as the hitch pulls back out again. Is this normal, I would expect it to p...View Entire Thread
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Seaford can be found on the south coast of the UK between Eastbourne and Brighton and has a population of around 23,000 people. Seaford is the largest town in the Lewes district and today the town serves mainly as a dormitory town for the larger nearby settlements such as Brighton. Historically Seaford was one of the south coasts main ports, but sediment silted up the harbour making it unsuitable for larger craft.