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by G Walker - 24/08/26 06:52 PM
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So I have heard that it is not possible to fit a trailer to a trad, but then saw this 2011 +4 advertised for sale here in Sweden https://www.blocket.se/annons/1402506867, with the following picture included in the advert. I was a bit impressed! ![[Linked Image]](https://tm-img.com/images/2025/11/16/Image-2025-11-16-at-13.18.jpg)
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I don't know if that's legal in Sweden but certainly not in UK also MMC handbook says DO NOT TOW TRAILERS OR VEHICLES.
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Burgundymog ... has that always been the case though? ... I seem to remember earlier trads being able to tow (though not massive trailers! 🙂)
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Burgundymog ... has that always been the case though? ... I seem to remember earlier trads being able to tow (though not massive trailers! 🙂)
K Two areas - Car builr after August 1998 have to have a vehicle specific EC approved tow bar, Before that, there are no regs and you can create your own tow bar fitting. Then there's 'train weight' - if your VIN does not have a train weight, techincally you can't tow with it. I think they became legal around 1986 so before that is a bit of a grey area.
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Phil ... pre-vin was what I was thinking of regarding 'older' trads .... just recalling I'd seen old pics of trads towing stuff and even possibly seeing some factory info on towing ... though I may be mistaken on the last bit. I'm sure those more versed in Morgan Lore will put me right! 🙂
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Arwyn regularly tows, and I've seen photos of small caravans behind old trads  ![[Linked Image]](https://tm-img.com/images/2025/11/16/Tow.md.jpg)
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Arwyn regularly tows, and I've seen photos of small caravans behind old trads I wonder if the bay window helps with aerodynamics 
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Just barreling along Needs to Get Out More!
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There is a longstanding Yorkshire based early Plus 8 owner who tows a small caravan
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Burgundymog ... has that always been the case though? ... I seem to remember earlier trads being able to tow (though not massive trailers! 🙂)
K Two areas - Car builr after August 1998 have to have a vehicle specific EC approved tow bar, Before that, there are no regs and you can create your own tow bar fitting. Then there's 'train weight' - if your VIN does not have a train weight, techincally you can't tow with it. I think they became legal around 1986 so before that is a bit of a grey area. If the vehicle is registered before 1986 you can tow a trailer, if it's registered after 1986 it must have a Train weight on the VIN plate this will be the MAM allowed (total weight of vehicle and trailer). If you exceed the MAM you could be reported for driving a vehicle in dangerous condition and won't be allowed to continue the journey with trailer attached.
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My MG Tc from my turning 20 yo. I cut up an old bedstead for the angle iron and fabricated a tow bar that bolted onto the chasis. Here shown with a sailing dinghy attached. Used to attend dingy races all over the place. ![[Linked Image]](https://www.tm-img.com/images/2025/11/17/MG-TC-adjusted.jpg)
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