Following on from the discussion on trailers in another thread. I was going to add a trailer ball and electrics to my sportster before putting it in for its IVA. Am I being totally stupid?
The advantage is that the mechanics and electrics are more easily done at this stage. An IVA pass may be useful at MOT time.
The disadvantage is that there are a whole slew of incomprehensible rules about towing. A bountiful supply of failure points.
I presented Millie for SVA with the electrics for a trailer in place but tucked out of sight (from above). The inspectors questioned it as they were undecided at to if they needed to check it. It was bolted on so that they could not fit a test plug. I told them that I planned to fit a tow ball in the future although I never have. In the end they decided that they did not need to check it.
I have bought the sort of tow ball that can be locked in position or removed (from a Volvo).
Paul
The advantage is that the mechanics and electrics are more easily done at this stage. An IVA pass may be useful at MOT time.
The disadvantage is that there are a whole slew of incomprehensible rules about towing. A bountiful supply of failure points.
I presented Millie for SVA with the electrics for a trailer in place but tucked out of sight (from above). The inspectors questioned it as they were undecided at to if they needed to check it. It was bolted on so that they could not fit a test plug. I told them that I planned to fit a tow ball in the future although I never have. In the end they decided that they did not need to check it.
I have bought the sort of tow ball that can be locked in position or removed (from a Volvo).
Paul
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