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Post Info TOPIC: Gypsy Trailer v Flat Towing


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Gypsy Trailer v Flat Towing


Hi Fellow Nomads,

I'm looking at getting either a gypsy trailer or an A frame for towing behind my Fiat Ducato but before I do like to hear the pro's and con's of both before making a choice. 

I'm hoping that there are some of you guys out there have either one or the other that are willing to share your thoughts about.

TIA

Mike.



-- Edited by Beepa on Wednesday 2nd of March 2022 01:43:12 PM

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Mike Adams


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Hi Mike,

I have a Jayco Conquest Fiat Ducato and I flat tow a Suzuki Jimny 2008 (auto with a dog clutch).

The pro's with the A-frame is that you only add about 15kg to your overall weight and you don't need any extra space for the Gypsy when you park up at a Caravan Park.

My allowed towing weight is 1280kg and the Jimny is only 1180 kg (Weighbridge wt) with half a tank of fuel.

There is plenty of information on the internet and YouTube, you will also need to have the set up, Motorhome with Tow Vehicle attached, certified/approved by either the company that is fitting the 'a-frame and car combination' or by an independent engineer, if you do it yourself, as I did.

Hope this helps.

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Michael C

 



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You need to do a lot of homework on the gypsy setup. I "believe" they are illegal in some states and speed limited to 80k in some states. I flat tow. Contact a company Northcoach for advise

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In WA i would have to licence the gypsy trailer and have a road train licence todrive. Have been flat towing since 2007 without a problem

 

Neil 



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