Michael9 Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 It's a mk1 diesel and I'll be driving about 250 miles all in, it's a 650 trail bike, the trailer I think is about the same size or length as the car lol. I'm licensed ect I just don't want to attract plod I case it looks to big for the car pulling it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard150 Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 I cannot see thy not if it a one bike trailer . ive trailered bikes with all sort of cars the smallest one was a fiesta and the bike was a 750 and as long as you strap it down right you will be o.k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanW Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 I have a big box trailer that was built for some chaps Harley that I tow behind my 1.8 petrol (Mk2.5) without much bother. Never even so much as a sideways glance from plod (it does struggle going up and over the Pennines though lol) So long as the car doesn't look strained (like your rear wheels rubbing the roof whilst the front looks like a WW2 Searchlight) then you should be fine bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael9 Posted November 11, 2015 Author Share Posted November 11, 2015 Thanks chaps I just thought I would ask though as I'm not in the the habit of doing it...as long as I keep going forward I will be fine, any reversing and I'm stuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 as long as you are not exceeding the vehicles maximum pull weight (vehicle and trailer with loads) then you should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 The maximum braked towing weight of the Mk1/1.5 ( 1998 - 2004 ) Focus is 1200Kg. Unbraked towing is not advised. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael9 Posted November 11, 2015 Author Share Posted November 11, 2015 What does that mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Basically the trailer needs brakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael9 Posted November 11, 2015 Author Share Posted November 11, 2015 I thought that but wasn't sure, I don't know if it will and if it does I don't know it will work with the electrics on this as it's single socket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAZ91 Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 I'm not allowed to tow without taking a test :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONDEO TXS 2.2 Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 I am - the joys of passing a car test in 1979 :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 I thought anyone could tow up to a certain weight... Sent from my GT-I9195 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turvey Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 I thought anyone could tow up to a certain weight... Sent from my GT-I9195 using Tapatalk Depends when you passed your test ;) can't remember the date though. Google it :) Doesn't bother me much since I passed my HGV Class 1 25 odd years ago :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turvey Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 This'll explain it better than me. https://www.gov.uk/towing-with-car 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 I passed 8 years ago so think I have some more benefits Sent from my GT-I9195 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAZ91 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 I passed in 2008 and i can only drive catagory B & B1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONDEO TXS 2.2 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 I passed moped in 1976 , motorcycle in 1977 & car in 1979 & am licenced for : AM A A1 A2 B1 B C1 D1 BE C1E D1E f/k/l/n/p/q The laws on towing trailers dependent on M.A.M. changed in January 2013 i.i.r.c. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodkat Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 I passed moped in 1976 , motorcycle in 1977 & car in 1979 & am licenced for : AM A A1 A2 B1 B C1 D1 BE C1E D1E f/k/l/n/p/q The laws on towing trailers dependent on M.A.M. changed in January 2103 i.i.r.c. Should be safe then as the law isn't due to be changed for another 90 odd years... ;) Sent via the 'Clacks' GNU STP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONDEO TXS 2.2 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Edited ! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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