finmac Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I have a Brian James Clubman, am I right in thinking that an SV will be too wide for it?If so, which models are the SV sized ones to possibly go for instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted June 2, 2015 Member Share Posted June 2, 2015 Trailers known to take SVs: 1, 2.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian B Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 My SV, on caterham/KN 15"/10-spoke 6" wheels, fits on a Brian James A-Series - just If it had wider rears I doubt it would go on.I also have Toyo T1R tyres that have a significant rim protection moulding, which is great with the trailer as the tolerance is tight and without a decent rim protection I would be scraping the rims on the sides of the trailer bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NedK Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 I'm just about to trailer my car down to CC in Crawley. My question is about securing the car to the trailer. How do Caterham owners usually do it?Attach to the unsprung parts (wheels or wishbones?), and allow the car to move on its suspension? Tyre straps? Or use the towing points?Any advice gratefully received.Ned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted June 3, 2015 Member Share Posted June 3, 2015 There are some excellent but sad stories, and probably a video or two, of what happens if you choose the wrong option...Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NedK Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Yes, I've just been trawling YouTube. Under every 'how it's done' video, there are a dozen 'you're an idiot' comments.I'm going with soft straps around each wheel, with the winch attached at the front for good luck. And it will be a leisurely trip around the M25. The slow speed of the aged Defender will I hope be mitigated by lots of oohs and aahs at the beauty of my lovely car on the back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugwash Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Ned,i do do exactly what you suggested. Straps over each wheel and leave the winch cable attached as back up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finmac Posted June 4, 2015 Author Share Posted June 4, 2015 I have the proper Brian James car straps and they are excellent for the 7.I usually use all four straps, one in each wheel but i have also towed from one end of the country to the other using only the rear two wheels strapped down tight and the winch holding the front, no issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NedK Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Thanks to all. Today is D-Day. I picked a great day to drive to Crawley... N Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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