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Ready to Tow?
biking-airstream
Don't try this at home!!
 
Although Airstream caravans are fully legal for use in the USA, they don't comply with many UK and EU requirements for trailers. When towing in the UK or Europe, a number of modifications should be made to axles, tow-hitch, lighting, electrics and gas.
 
It goes without saying that, unless this conversion work is done to a very high standard, then it could be dangerous for anyone using or towing the caravan. 
 
 
OUR NEW READY TO TOW PACKAGE includes a full UK/EU-compliant conversion, with brand new custom-built axle, over-run braking system with new 50mm coupling, and specially made hubs to take Airstream wheels, so that everything still looks original. Also included in the deal is a full conversion of external running lights to include amber indicators and foglamps, a new gas-bottle regulator, and a 240-volt mains electricity installation. Check and compare our prices - they're unbeatable!


Please check with us to make sure that your towcar is suitable for pulling any of these vintage Airstream caravans. Airstreams are heavy, with a hefty noseweight of between 200-450 lbs - ideally, you will need a competent four-wheel drive towcar, such as a Jeep Grand Cherokee or Land Rover Defender.
 We can help to find suitable towing equipment for most makes of cars.
 
With few exceptions, we only sell Airstreams built for the American market up to and
including 1968 models - those built afterwards are too wide to be towed
legally on British roads by passenger cars and most pickups and 4x4s.
 
Check these links for more information on towing requirements and legislation:
http://www.ntta.co.uk/law/trailers
http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roads/vehicles/vssafety/requirementsfortrailers
 
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