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V1.1
6 - Driving
6.1 - Driving Licence
Only drivers with a full driving licence with B+E categories are allowed to tow this trailer.
6.2 - Towing Speed
The maximum speed limit under UK regulations is 60mph.
NOTE: The 60mph limit is allowed on motorways and unrestricted dual carriageways only. On other
unrestricted roads the limit is 50mph. If your vehicle & trailer combination is over 7500Kg combined MAM
speeds are further restricted to 50mph on dual carriageways and 40mph on other roads.
6.3 - Stability
All our trailer models are of a well balanced design and should be exceptionally good towers.
The common causes of poor stability include:
a.
Worn springs or loose suspension fixings on the towing vehicle.
b.
Towing vehicle springs too soft.
c.
Insufficient nose weight.
d.
Nose of the trailer either too high or too low, due to incorrect height of the tow ball.
e.
Insufficient tyre pressures, towing vehicle and trailer.
f.
Unsuitable towing vehicle.
6.4 - Snaking
This is a term used to denote an unstable towing vehicle and trailer combination where the trailer ‘weaves’
from side to side often causing a similar swaying movement in the towing vehicle itself.
Causes:
1.
Unsuitable or unbalanced Vehicle Combination.
2.
Incorrect loading or weight distribution.
3.
Excessive speed, especially downhill.
4.
Side winds.
5.
Overtaking.
6.
Being overtaken by a large fast moving vehicle.
7.
Erratic driving.
8.
Insufficient tyre pressures, tow vehicle and trailer.
9.
Incorrect vehicle hitch height.
10.
Insufficient nose weight.
On the road
If you do find your Vehicle Combination snaking, try to keep the steering wheel in a central position as
far as possible, decelerate and avoid braking if possible.
6.5 - Stabilisers
