Young Owners attending the National Rally...

Post by **rsawatson** » Fri May 01, 2009 9:36 pm

Before you read on, please don't interpret this post as being dismissive of older people - because I don't mean to be like that at all!

I just wondered whether there were any other 'young' people, similar age to me [18] - who own a Minor - going to the National Rally in June? For the first time the other day, I incidentally met another Minor driver whilst out and about - the first I've met who's been a teenager!

I'll be there myself with two friends, and am keen to get to know as many other people as possible whilst there! We're not going to the Elvis evening, but plan on having a BBQ on the Saturday night - the more the merrier!

I'm looking forward to towing a trailer tent from West Sussex to Somerset... =)

Post by **Dean** » Fri May 01, 2009 9:40 pm

There are quite a few youngsters on this board .... if you hang around they'll be around in a minute!!!

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Post by **d_harris** » Fri May 01, 2009 9:54 pm

I was a "youngster" with a minor. In fact compared to some I still am! In fact, I'm just 9086 days old......

By the way, camp out with the website lot. Its one heck of a giggle!

Post by **aupickup** » Fri May 01, 2009 9:55 pm

i will be there with you guys

i am not young or old

Post by **d_harris** » Fri May 01, 2009 9:56 pm

Nope, you are just AU....

Post by **aupickup** » Fri May 01, 2009 9:57 pm

Post by **ASL642** » Fri May 01, 2009 10:24 pm

Judging by the people saying they're coming I think the websiters will need a field to ourselves for camping - so far about 20 tents

Post by **d_harris** » Fri May 01, 2009 10:32 pm

Its loking good eh?

Post by **ASL642** » Fri May 01, 2009 10:36 pm

So long as we make sure no one erects a tent and blocks in a car!

Post by **d_harris** » Fri May 01, 2009 10:40 pm

I;'m actuallly not sure what you mean....

Post by **ASL642** » Fri May 01, 2009 10:43 pm

Tent building was not monitored enough and some had blocked cars in. Bit difficult when people turn up late at night and pitch.

Post by **d_harris** » Fri May 01, 2009 10:50 pm

oh, i thought you were saying one ofg the web lot had been naughty..........

Post by **toginthemog** » Fri May 01, 2009 10:55 pm

sounds a bit like a western with wagon trains all circled around the tents to protect you from the indians LOL

Post by **ASL642** » Fri May 01, 2009 11:08 pm

Good description!

Post by **8009STEVE** » Sat May 02, 2009 8:54 am

I'm looking forward to towing a trailer tent from West Sussex to Somerset...

Was the Trailer Test that difficult to pass?

Post by **rsawatson** » Sat May 02, 2009 9:25 am

Was the Trailer Test that difficult to pass?

I haven't had to take the additional test - trailer tent weighs under 750kg.

Post by **dalebrignall** » Sat May 02, 2009 1:49 pm

im 40 is that classed as old.im bringing my tent as well.

Post by **Matt** » Sat May 02, 2009 4:09 pm

Steve

If you have passed your test since '97 its a bit complicated but you can tow small trailers.

Basically provided the max gross train weight is less than 4250kg and the max gross of the trailer is smaller than the unladen weight of the vehicle you can tow it

The gross on the trailer has to be less than half the unladen weight of the vehicle if its not braked though! (as applies to people with trailer entitlement too)

Post by **stevey** » Sat May 02, 2009 6:28 pm

whats 23 classed as middling to annoying? Cant take the motor this year but the Northern I reland nutters will be there once again!!!!!:D

Post by **d_harris** » Sat May 02, 2009 6:52 pm

And last year you lot truly were nutters!