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[captainjack15]

Don't think your going to get an answer Neil

[E.L.M.O]

Don't think your going to get an answer Neil

Think you may be right.......... its a topic doomed to spam!

Shame. I would have liked to have found out how badly the mini acts with one of those behind it.

[mini_stella]

I know that holly has just brought a mini caravan, here is her web site, and she has a facebook page too, not sure if she is on tmf and if she is what her name would be, but I think I have seen her floating about here, sorry I couldnt be more help!!

hollys minis

Edited by mini_stella, 18 August 2009 - 11:15 PM.

[Hannioli]

Eriba! ERIBA!!

Don't think your going to get an answer Neil

Think you may be right.......... its a topic doomed to spam!

Shame. I would have liked to have found out how badly the mini acts with one of those behind it.

Me too, damn you spammers!! I really want one!

[captainjack15]

They do look cool though You should have asked someone at IMM!!

[Hannioli]

We did think about it and then last weekend at MITP we saw a couple but there weren't any people around them so we couldn't ask

We've been watching some on ebay though

[captainjack15]

Oh right fair enough

Ohhhhh I see thats how it is

[E.L.M.O]

Oh right fair enough

Ohhhhh I see thats how it is

Yeah it would be nice to be abled to lock a door when we see you coming!

[Jackman]

Neil, i spoke to a guy when i went to the IMM in denmark with one, he said he didnt notice it behind him unless it was a bit windy and drove it from germany. Wasnt as big as that mind but was still quite a bit taller than a mini.

[v8mini]

i will try and find out more about this one and what it tows like, belongs to a member of my local mini club and it drops down to almost half the hight

same as this one on Ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.u...Z160354775483QQ

Edited by v8mini, 19 August 2009 - 07:30 PM.

[Kam]

I'll ask on LSMOC about this one? Its got a london bridges tour '09 plaque on the front which they organise? Someone might know them?

[taffy1967]

They aren't actually legal to tow with a Mini.

tell that to the convoy that drove from germany last week

and holland

and france

and the UK

rumour has it that the EU have banned tow bars being made for classic minis registered after 1989 - but Thule still sell them

I think it was more to do with the Twin-Point Minis and Rover (or BMW?) didn't bother getting type approval or whatever it's called and as such their not supposed to be used to tow anything.

[taffy1967]

Anyone else remeber seeing the footage of a 1275gt towing a caravan up the french alps?

It was publicity stunt for a caravan manufacturer in the '70s, Taffy surely you've seen it?

No I haven't, but I'd certainly like to.

[CHUNKY365]

Hiya Neil.

Righto, where to begin.

A few years (decades) ago, I had reason to tow a number of things behind a Mini.

Surprisingly, this was in a 998 and I had no problems apart from a couple of things, using a small caravan similiar to the ones shown.

The car pulled the trailer ok, struggled a little on the hills (we were in Wales) and could get a bit 'snakey' going down hill.

Strong winds could be a problem, but no more than any other vehicle.

But the rest of the time it was fine.

I then got hold of a 'teardrop' trailer, similiar to the green one that was parked behind us at IMM.

It was fantastic to tow. The roofline was equal to the Mini, it was light to tow and very stable due to the wide axle.

Was a shame when I got rid of that, it was originally built in the '50s. Had to get rid as it was rotten.

I'm actually after building my own one, for various shows and things.

Their fantastic to tow and can be bought/made to owners specs. Mine will be pretty basic, with enough room to sleep 2 people and maybe a small pull out cooking area.

The only other type of trailer I've used is the foldable trailer tent types.

The proper tent/caravan ones were rather heavy and prone to leaks. The one I used was ruddy useless. The hard sided foldable trailers look quite good, but again weight might be an issue.

[david@skeggyminis]

Hiya Neil.

Righto, where to begin.

A few years (decades) ago, I had reason to tow a number of things behind a Mini.

Surprisingly, this was in a 998 and I had no problems apart from a couple of things, using a small caravan similiar to the ones shown.

The car pulled the trailer ok, struggled a little on the hills (we were in Wales) and could get a bit 'snakey' going down hill.

Strong winds could be a problem, but no more than any other vehicle.

But the rest of the time it was fine.

I then got hold of a 'teardrop' trailer, similiar to the green one that was parked behind us at IMM.

It was fantastic to tow. The roofline was equal to the Mini, it was light to tow and very stable due to the wide axle.

Was a shame when I got rid of that, it was originally built in the '50s. Had to get rid as it was rotten.

I'm actually after building my own one, for various shows and things.

Their fantastic to tow and can be bought/made to owners specs. Mine will be pretty basic, with enough room to sleep 2 people and maybe a small pull out cooking area.

The only other type of trailer I've used is the foldable trailer tent types.

The proper tent/caravan ones were rather heavy and prone to leaks. The one I used was ruddy useless. The hard sided foldable trailers look quite good, but again weight might be an issue.

if you are tinking of getting another i found this on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.u...id=p3286.c0.m14
we went to mitp with are home built teardrop and had a great nights sleep we towed it about 100 mile each way and had no problems