Legal trailers

[lanan]

I am looking at importing a box trailer from the USA.
But typicaly American, it is huge..!
Is there a maximumn dimension L x W that we can tow on UK roads.
Many Thanks
Graham

[Truckosaurus]

Surely weight will be the issue?

[lanan]

I know the weight regulations, it is the max length that rings bells.
I remember some where reading 7m is max towable, but if this is true, how do Glider trailers get by.!

[chrisgr31]

Theres a max width limit too isn't there? I think the regulations are on the website of one of the big tow bar companies. Is it Towsure or one of the others?

[lanan]

Thaks for the tip.
Here is the info I found

Maximum sizes for towing
Towing vehicle under 3500kg GVW
Length (excluding the coupling and drawbar) 7.0 metres
Width Maximum 2.3 metres

Towing vehicle over 3500kg GVW
Length (excluding the coupling and drawbar) 12 metres if at least 4 wheels
Width Maximum 2.55 metres
Length of towing vehicle and trailer combined 18 metres
Maximum overhang of load from rear of trailer 3.05 metres

National Trailer and Towing Association (NTTA)
www.ntta.co.uk/law/