Towing

[ben_minor_63]

Hi all. Does any 1 have a 803 series 2 and tow. I am wondering weather to fit a towbar my 53 2 door as I am wanting a portafold

[MarkyB]

Not a name I recognised, one of these I assume;

http://www.portafold.co.uk/

[ben_minor_63]

Yes thats the one. Found one on a minor you may like. This is fully erected[frame][/frame]

[les]

Portafold, looks like a portaloo.

[mike.perry]

I tow a camping trailer with my Series MM but that trailer tent looks a bit heavy for an 803 with 7 in brakes

[MarkyB]

Unladen weight 7 cwt and total weight when loaded for travelling 12 cwt according to the brochure.

[mike.perry]

For an unbraked trailer the towing vehicle must have a GVW of twice the loaded weight of the trailer. A 2door Minor weighs 14.5 cwt so max trailer weight is 7.25 cwt

[ASL642]

I personally wouldn't like to tow that with anything less than a 1275cc.

[bmcecosse]

An 803 will never get out of second gear towing that!

[IaininTenbury]

There's often one or two of those at the National ont he campsite - don't know what sort of Minor they're towed with though. But a nice period looking folding caravan which certainly looks the part behind a Minor. (The red reflective triangles are usually fitted on the ends of the 'tail fins' which makes a bit more sense of the styling).