Towball mounted bike carrier...
Discussion
I’m fully aware of the rules regarding trailers, reduced speed limits and no use of Lane 3 etc when towing a trailer. However I’m not 100% certain if a bike carrier mounted on the towball counts as a ‘trailer’ or not as it sits behind the car and has its own lights and number plate board. Given the lack of wheels and weight/stability issues I’m guessing I’m free to carry on as normal, but then I have been known to be wrong before 
I’m about to head off to Holland next week and haven’t used one of these style racks before. Whilst probably a daft question for most , it’s something I would prefer to establish before hand . Carrier is one like the pic below
I’m about to head off to Holland next week and haven’t used one of these style racks before. Whilst probably a daft question for most , it’s something I would prefer to establish before hand . Carrier is one like the pic below
It will be tightened to buggery but I also intend to put a strap on either end into the boot onto the lashing hooks. That way with a little tention either end it won’t be able to swing around .
I don’t intend on driving like an idiot, but on the lovely open roads abroad and some of the way down to Dover I would prefer not having to trundle along like grandad.
My assumption seem about right then, not a trailer so carry on as usual but behave .
Thanks
I don’t intend on driving like an idiot, but on the lovely open roads abroad and some of the way down to Dover I would prefer not having to trundle along like grandad.
My assumption seem about right then, not a trailer so carry on as usual but behave .
Thanks
Cheers all,
Being the engineer type I am, I shall look to make and fit a strong bracket to prevent droop. Looking online it seems this issue has been resolved with the later Thule models like I’m getting but will do the belt n braces approach.
As for security of bikes, I will use the standard wheel straps and then a long 8mm bike cable to secure all three bikes together and to the frame too . It should all go swimmingly as I won’t be a loon, just would like to sit at a comfy 80 where situations allow.
Being the engineer type I am, I shall look to make and fit a strong bracket to prevent droop. Looking online it seems this issue has been resolved with the later Thule models like I’m getting but will do the belt n braces approach.
As for security of bikes, I will use the standard wheel straps and then a long 8mm bike cable to secure all three bikes together and to the frame too . It should all go swimmingly as I won’t be a loon, just would like to sit at a comfy 80 where situations allow.
Thanks for the info chaps. My thoughts are confirmed, if I need to pass one of the many MLM’s pottering along at 55 I am free to use Lane 3 as normal.
Nose weight is 90kgs, carrier is 12kgs and load weight is a further 45. I will be well under and with polybushed M Sport suspension I should be fine for handling.
It’s been a good insight though from others experiences.
Many thanks
Fb
Nose weight is 90kgs, carrier is 12kgs and load weight is a further 45. I will be well under and with polybushed M Sport suspension I should be fine for handling.
It’s been a good insight though from others experiences.
Many thanks
Fb
Gassing Station | Speed, Plod & the Law | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff