If you are planning using towbars to tow a car on it's wheels behind your vehicle or motorhome there are quite a few items you will need to purchase to get your rig set up properly. Note: Accident towing and storage fees were being reviewed at the time of writing, so these fees may change. Even the Camping and Caravanning Club admits that it can be almost impossible“ to reverse small trailers around corners, so it might be easier to unhitch and manhandle the trailer into position.
Then suddenly a tow truck driver arrives to move your car and you're so relieved you could just about kiss them. Start by attaching the tow bar brackets on the towed vehicle. The reverse is true if you win and the judge ordered the tow company to pay you back for the fees.
Whether you are towing a caravan for your annual summer holiday or need to tow a trailer full of tools for work, it is important to understand what your driving licence entitles you to drive (and the cost of upgrading your licence should you need to), the laws governing towing in the UK and how you can improve your trailering skills.
It is only safe to push an electric car for a short distance at low speeds (walking speed) or tow it with the driven wheels off the ground. Container trailers are standard intermodal “boxes” that can be fitted with a dolly (wheel truck) and front stand; they can then be used in a standard tractor-trailer combination.
Note: Unless your car is front-wheel drive, you will likely need to disconnect the drive shaft when using a car dolly to prevent damage to the transmission. These pages provide information for consumers who have had their vehicle towed in a private property tow.
