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We belt and braces ours and have a length of steel chain connecting the trailer to the disco chassis so if for any reason the trailer becomes detached it can't roll off unless the chassis detatches from the car. Cost around a tenner plus the safety shackle. Cheap for peace of mind. Tow bar is...

Thank you - very much appreciated.

Can anybody recommend anywhere to take a trailer test course in North Kent/Greenwich area. Would need somewhere where they provided the vehicle and trailer. Thinking on an intensive course with the test at the end of it. Learner has been driving on a full licence for 4 years and has some...

it's not quite as simple as what the manufacturers say they can tow as the vehicle weight has to be taken into account. It's something like the trailer must not exceed 85% of the vehicle MAM. So you need to find out the vehicle mam (manufacturers website) and make sure your loaded trailer does...

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We are also interested in hearing about Bluebell farm and Glenfield. Please PM Heidi_123 if you would rather not post on open forums. Would prefer not to have to go on roads if possible and somewhere where there are trainers for dressage and jumping either on-site or visiting.

What I was trying to say is that the towbar fitted to the vehicle that is towing must be fit for purpose as in lots of tow bars available but not all will fit everything. E.g. have just had one fitted to my vehicle and suppliers were at pains to advise that it must be the correct spec rather...

You also need to ensure that the towbar that is fitted to the van is the correct one for the towing weight of the van. it doesn't matter what you think the van is capable of towing you must adhere to the van manufacturers towing specification for a braked trailer. the capacities and weights of...

Looking at the following yards in Kent area and would appreciate honest, current views. Please PM. Capricorn Speedgate Kits Coty if anyone has any others ( not with riding schools and must have turnout and good off road hacking please) then please let me know. Need full livery. thanks.