Alan Cutler (Adge) - Dorset AO Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 As said, check the chassis plate yourself (under the bonnet) before parting with cash. Some dealers may have poor eyesight, and tell you what you want to hear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arm Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Yes and make sure its the motorhome chassis plate and not the van donor, Thats the other trick often been played ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Loudon - Sponsorship Liaison Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 And as I said earlier, double check what the rear of the chassis is made of. Its OK having it plated to legally tow 2000kg but its not if you cant have a suitable towbar fitted as there isn't anything substantial enough to attach it to. New motorhomes have to have type approved towbars as well so check this for the age of yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Stanton Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Pete - When I had my Apache 700 - my tow weight was fine for my westfield + trailer. However your TVR is about twice the weight of a sprint Westfield .... + trailer dead weight which may also be more for TVR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Billsberry Posted January 17, 2018 Author Share Posted January 17, 2018 Hi all Many thanks for the info and I do understand the weights and also with chassis picks for the tow bar so thanks for jogging the ole gray matter....and the Autotrail is out now! many thanks Mark/ARM you saved the day with that info..... the sales guy got his info. mixed up with the Elddis 180! Kno your product......just glad I didn’t put a deposit down...oh well onwards and upwards... Also on the look out for another trailer as the one the race car is on was built from girders and Iron brew and probably weighs more than a Motorhome :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arm Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Thanks for update. Happy to have a pint at some point or a bag of carrots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Pullen Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 My Burstner is based on a twin axle transit tipper chassis is rated to tow 2T I had a custom made towbar made up with the chassis extensions replacing the lightweight original rear supports that extended from the original transit chassis, plus is also uprated to 4250 Kg so only able to be driven if your an older person or done an extended test to drive over 3500 when towing if your younger if you are looking at a van based on Alko chassis they should be able to fit type approved, but anything large with rear dinner/bedroom etc. Extending over the rear axle will need chassis extensions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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