sussex-landy Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 I want to take my V8 hybrid series 3 to the alps for several months and I dont fancy the drive so was wondering if they are ok to use the towing dolly's you see on ebay which lifts the front wheels and rolls on the rears. My only options are: Drive it - 12 - 14 hours or longer in a series 3 not looking forward to it. Dolly - if possible tow it on my range rover and doesnt need a special trip. Car transporter - ideal choice but expensive and difficult to store. Has anyone used the Dolly idea on a series 3 V8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanuki Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 The problem with towing-dolly things and A-frames is that they are unbraked: here in the UK an unbraked trailed-load must not exceed 750Kg (except where it is being used to recover a disabled vehicle to a place of safety). How much does a S3 weigh? What is the rated towing-limit for an unbraked trailer on your RR? Be aware that the German/French police are seriously trigger-happy when they see a 'foreign' vehicle they think might be breaking some obscure local regulation. Get it a bit wrong and they'll impound your vehicles until you can prove you're legal. I'd suggest a proper twin-axle, braked flatbed-trailer - but again look at the gross-train-weight you'll be towing and check that your UK driving-licence classes allow you to tow such a load in Europe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Jim Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Get a car trailer?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Hancock Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 I want to take my V8 hybrid series 3 to the alps for several months and I dont fancy the drive so was wondering if they are ok to use the towing dolly's you see on ebay which lifts the front wheels and rolls on the rears. My only options are: Drive it - 12 - 14 hours or longer in a series 3 not looking forward to it. Dolly - if possible tow it on my range rover and doesnt need a special trip. Car transporter - ideal choice but expensive and difficult to store. Has anyone used the Dolly idea on a series 3 V8. tow dolly is only legally for use to a 'place of safety' the nearest garage or safe parking area [layby] to remove a vehicle from a motorway/dangerous position, same goes for A frames. for long distance move a flatbed or vehicle transport trailer or recovery type flatbed truck is the only safe & legal way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 fIt LPG and man up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zim Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 fIt LPG and man up! ^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 fIt LPG and man up! What he said, but LPG optional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 The logical sensible choice is to put it on a trailer and take it down there with a diesel tow car, saving money. You'll need B+E due to your age though I guess. The fun answer would be to drive it down and enjoy it! A V8 all the way down to the Alps? Yes please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussex-landy Posted December 1, 2012 Author Share Posted December 1, 2012 Thanks I want to drive it myself but you know what wives are like, mine wouldn't go in it all that way and doesn't see why I need to take it on a special trip on my own. This helps and I don't fancy the massive trailer and towing it if there is snow about like last year. I think driving it down will work best for me, Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 You could always look on one of the "return loads" websites to see if someone would stick it on the back of a truck for £cheap and drop it off somewhere you could fly in and collect it. Also quite a few car-moving folks advertising on eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoltan Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 I drive my V8 110 down to Provence each summer for our holiday and it is a great journey. Laden down with kids and camping stuff, we either trundle down on the Autoroute which is a bit dull or take the Route Nationale and see a lot of France. Admittedly my 110 is running on LPG so the cost is bearable. I've no idea SNCF still operates a Motor-rail service Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zim Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Thanks I want to drive it myself but you know what wives are like, All the more reason to take an old series. You won't be able to hear her in the cab....bliss... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I don't think vehicle with LPG tanks (full or empty) are allowed on the Eurostar, so it would limit your crossings to ferries. Check with them whether they accept LPG vehicles before you consider fitting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 OP is driving a Series, so unlikely to be in a hurry. Just hop on the ferry :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Idris Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Drive it and get wife to follow on in an airoplane maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiagoc Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 My only options are: Drive it - 12 - 14 hours or longer in a series 3 not looking forward to it. Dolly - if possible tow it on my range rover and doesnt need a special trip. Car transporter - ideal choice but expensive and difficult to store. other option: pay me to drive it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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