"In the U.K, with effect from 1st August 1998 all Passenger Carrying Vehicles up to 3500kgs Gross Vehicle Weight (M1 Vehicles) can only be fitted with European Type Approved towbars if the vehicle has received European Whole Vehicle Type Approval. Non M1 vehicles, Light Commercial Vehicles and private imports from outside the EEC are not required to use Approved Towbars. "
Source: http://www.towequipe.co.uk/advice-towbar-law.html Backed up by : http://www.solent-towbars.co.uk/towbar-legislation-law.html The key facts seem to be that the legislation only applies to vehicles which have received EU Type Approval and which are manufactured post 1998. Any tow bar you make would now be tested under the MOT (change in 2012). I say go for it, I'm sure you'd make it suitably strong for the job. On Friday, March 29, 2013 8:17:03 PM UTC, Eddie wrote: > > Also please do remember people that I have towed a 4 berth caravan many > times behind a Coupe, so it kinda proves that the car can do it. > A tow bar has to be fit for purpose as its going to be really embarrassing > if the metal falls apart and the boot floor stays where it is. > I will tread carefully with my questions. > Eddie -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
