Towing this weekend?

[teach]

I was meant to pick up a new trailer today, but rearranged due to high winds (have to go up the M6 over Thelwall!) but Saturday is also looking windy..any advice?

 

[Frumpoon]

What trailer and what towing vehicle have you got?

 

[holeymoley]

I won’t tow over 20mph winds. It’s the gusts you need to be more worried about and any exposed areas on your route. Can you not re-schedule?

 

[teach]

What trailer and what towing vehicle have you got?

Bateson Ascot with a Navara

 

[AandK]

I'd reschedule again, it's not worth the risk and nowhere to go in it at the moment anyway!

 

[lar]

Forecast 40+mph winds again on Saturday - I wouldn't want to be going over Thelwall with a trailer in that - especially not a new one!

 

[teach]

I’ve decided to re-schedule! The forecast didn’t include 40MPH winds earlier, it does now so decision made!

 

[Holsaskew]

Nope, I'm in a very lightweight set up but have been known to divert off to Warburton bridge if it's feeling fresh. Will only cost you 15 mins and 12p!

I don't tow above 20mph with loaded single trailer

 

[Tiddlypom]

I rescheduled picking up my then new trailer due to crosswinds on the Thelwall viaduct 15 years ago, best to wait it out!

(Not for 15 years, though )

 

[MollyFell]

I had to tow over the viaduct the other day (emergency) and it was rough, I wouldn’t risk it. Glad you’ve rescheduled as as someone else said, there’s nowhere to go anyway!

 

[Sprig]

Definitely not with an empty Ascot. I have one and it's quite skittish to tow empty even if it's not windy. Stay safe. Leave it until another day.

 

[teach]

Thank you. Useful to have feedback on towing them, I have already postponed until next week!

 

[Sprig]

Thank you. Useful to have feedback on towing them, I have already postponed until next week!

I absolutely love mine. I am on my second. I wouldn't have anything else. Enjoy your new trailer.