Towing 2 race cars

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Fletchyboy

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80 posts

139 months

Monday 12th January 2015
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I intend to race 2 cars this year in the CTCRC. An Imp and a droopsnoot Firenza. I currently tow the Firenza with a swb ex RAC Transit which is really good.
I thought I might trade the van for some sort of Luton or box van that I can squeeze the Imp into and tow the bigger Firenza. Anyone know or understand the Regs?
I was trying to avoid having a huge truck sitting on my drive and can do without the maintenance of a bigger vehicle.
Any advice on how to do this or any alternative approach would be welcome.

Fletchyboy

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80 posts

139 months

Monday 12th January 2015
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I have BE....I'm old! The Transit can tow 2 tonnes so the trailer, Firenza and tools etc. fall within this.

Those double trailers cost a fortune and I have nowhere to store such a beast.

Beavertail is certainly an option but where do you put all the gear?

Fletchyboy

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80 posts

139 months

Monday 12th January 2015
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Thanks iguana. The bigger van appeals but I wasn't sure on the legals of towing snoot and trailer at circa 1.5 tonnes as well as loaded with Imp and gear.

I dont fancy a great big 7.5 tonne van with air brakes and lorry size mechanicals.

Transit Luton van up to the job do you think?

Fletchyboy

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80 posts

139 months

Tuesday 13th January 2015
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I have code 107 on my licence so thats good news.So if i get a 3.5 tonne van rated for a train weight of 5.5 tonnes that should work for me as the snoot and trailer dont amount to 2 tonnes. I just need one that I can squeeze the Imp and gear into.
The imp is 3580mm long and 1530mm wide according to google. Any views on which van. I would rather spend money on race cars and motorbikes than vans but no point in buying something that doesn't do the job.