Trailering a Xantia

Toby_HDi · Unread post by **Toby_HDi** » 16 Oct 2008, 20:29

Does anyone know any companies that do car trailer hire? There is something among this forum that has caught my eye yet I have no way of getting it home.

Any ideas?

Thanks

JohnD · Unread post by **JohnD** » 17 Oct 2008, 09:14

You could look into these guys:-
http://www.southerntrailers.co.uk/

KP · Unread post by KP » 17 Oct 2008, 10:15

Hss do trailers.

Are you not a member of the aa or RAC?

If so get the train to the car and then just call them out if its bust and get them to tow you home

Or take the bits and they may fix it to make it driveable/safe for you if its easy enough

MikeT · Unread post by **MikeT** » 17 Oct 2008, 10:25

I've used this company before to hire a bike trailer, they're nice people to deal with and reasonably priced.

http://www.ambrowtrailers.co.uk/

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 17 Oct 2008, 20:15

Toby,

May I sound a small note of caution here. If you are contemplating towing a Xantia on a trailer with a Xantia then my advice is don't. With the unladen weight of the trailer plus the weight of the car on it, you will comfortably exceed 100% of the kerbweight of the towcar. Not recommended.

For us caravan tuggers, the recommendation is to never exceed 85%. You can go a bit over if you're an experienced tugger and even up to near 100% if you are on a short run and keep the speed well down but never to exceed 100%.

The tail can start to wag the dog with nasty consequences. Bikers used to call 'em "Tank Slappers". Caravanners call 'em "Snakes". All I know is they usually end in tears... Often with the towcar flipped.

Sorry to go all nanny. I've had a caravan start to snake on me and it's not nice.

Toby_HDi · Unread post by **Toby_HDi** » 17 Oct 2008, 21:01

Thanks for the advice Jim. I was not going to tow with a car, was going to use something slightly bigger

I don't think its going to happen now but I will keep these companies in mind as I'm sure they'll come in handy at some point