Grave Maurice Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 Hi, we have a ‘13 Elddis Autoquest 140 and to overcome some shortfalls in storage for summer kit we are considering fitting a tow bar and acquiring a smallish trailer. Anyone any tips/experiences good or bad in respect of size or type of trailer would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weldted Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 Although you probably won't need anything as heavy, we have an Elddis Aspire 255 2013 on the Boxer 130. Having uprated the van to 3850 kg gives us a gross train weight of 6000 kg. we reguarly travel to France towing the trailer at close to the max with no problems. If you especially are towing a small trailer a reversing camera is a great benifit. Depending on the weight all up check the requirements for your licence. Out trailer is 4 mtrs long 1.8 mtrs wide. Braked and can carry 2000 kg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 The longer the trailer, easier it is to reverse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 We have a 750kg box trailer which also doubles as a secure shed/kitchen/awning extension when on site ;-) ........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyishuk Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Some thoughts ! Life is a lot easier if you have a jockey wheel. Some jockey wheels have a parking brake (not sure how effective they are) For parking, a set of chock are useful. I use two per wheel and they are connected by a rope which makes placing them easy. Adjustable rear pillars are useful, they stop the trailer nose lifting on loading heavy loads, or getting on the trailer. Dropping the pillars and winding down the jockey wheel .effectively lifting the wheels makes a useful pArking brake Always push a trailer, nasty things can happen if pulling and you stop and trailer with load keeps coming ! Weight over the axle, and a sensible nose weight makes towing easy. A spare wheel is useful and you can now carry a spare for the motorhome if you do not have one. A decent top cover is useful to keep items dry, and secure from prying eyes and fingers. A sheet of ply and a hasp , staple and padlock at each end works a d you have a fitted tarp keeps items secure. Lashing points / rings are useful to secure a load in a trailer, other wise your nicely loaded and balanced trailer ends up all nose weight and no axle weight after a few stops. Enough to be getting on with Rgds And a decent wheel lock to prevent theft ! I have seen ground anchors for trailers, the anchor is twisted into the ground with a bar and a padlock and chain used to secure the trailer. On the odd occasion I have just used a hitchlock to secure the trailer to the motorhome, only remember to take it off before travelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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