53 replies to this topic

[Dom]

do theyhave to be triangular?

the ones in the reversing light, like in mark 3 cars and after, is that not lega?

[siggy]

They have to be triangular. The fact that they are triangular warns other road users that it is a trailer. Check out caravans, trailer boards, pro built trailers.

Siggy

[siggy]

http://www.towsure.c...=tow_regs_1.htm

Siggy

[Dom]

ah i see

and let that be a lesson to anyone wanting to have a mini trailer

[siggy]

I did have one for a couple of years before I found that out, and never had any problems

Siggy

[adam c]

Does it matter where I put them?? Could i get away with them under the bumper on either side of the valance - I could then weld some flat plates on to mout them on. If they have to be much higher then I'm gonna have big problems mounting them flat....unless I could get some sticky flexible ones?? do they have to be a certain size??
Cheers :cool:

[siggy]

Adam you really need to talk to trailer people for the full info.

Siggy

[adam c]

ah..just clicked your link siggy - didn't realise I have to have a fog light, there goes the idea of mounting the triangles down there. Could I move the fog light a bit??
While on the subject does anyone know what the how to wire a trailer socket and what colour wire goes where?? All I know is the thick one (white i think) is the earth so that leaves 6 others??
Also just an afterthough - I have no foglight on my mk3, am I gonna have to fit a switch so I can have one on the trailer??
This jobs getting more complicated evry day!

[adam c]

Sorry posting at the same time again!
I might head down to a caravan place near me, they sell loads of lights and stuff so should know about the legalities....

[Al*]

hows the trailer comin now?

Al

[adam c]

No change as yet, have got exams for the next week or so and am busy earnin money and workin on the mk3!!
Have got a new grinder now so am gonna start finishin off cuttin it to shape and weld the rest of the box sections in - when i have time to spare that is!!
I'll keep you posted...

[philster]

if you're after box section contact these, i used them for my trailer and they are mega cheap something like £8 for 25ft!

K Steels Ltd
Atlas Works, Atlas Rd
Darwen Lancashire
BB3 3BY

Tel: 01254 706611

[Dom]

has anyone got a pic of a mini with a tow bar on the back?

i want to see what it looks like.

[philster]

I could take one of mine tomorrow, min is buried in back yard at moment but i'll be moving it tomoz. heres a pic of the towbar thats fitted to mine. Its the one at the top, the bottom one is for a van

[Dom]

thanks but have you got a pic of it on a mini?