Alright. So a job may come up that’s got my interest. Static caravan transporting.
Has anybody ever moved them? At what point do you require a ■■■■■■ vehicle? What is the speed limits with a static and finally, how in the name of Barry White are you meant to reverse with these beasts on the back of you?
Check this out gov.uk/esdal-and-abnormal-loads Unless it’s something out of the ordinary, wont need an ■■■■■■ or be subject to lower speed limits.
For reversing, the trucks are fitted with extended width mirrors so, although obviously interesting, can be done - especially if accompanied by a mate.
Pete 
Cheers Pete - I’ll have a look at that when I’m home.
Further to what Peter said - there’s a company near where I used to work who deliver a lot of these and are based on a very twisty bit of the A6 in ■■■■■■■■
I’ve never seen one that required an ■■■■■■ as they aren’t as massive as you might imagine, although some require the red / white triangles on the back to show a load overhang of 2 metres, but surprisingly with careful driving they seem to be able to drive passed most traffic even HGV’s without crawling and crashing into the walls. Just remember, the tailswing is a bit extreme and don’t get too close to the trees. Some of the drivers seemed able to pretty fly along and I had a job keeping up in a car!
As for reversing, most sites will have a wide enough entrance as highways require this (especially for modern sites), and a lot are craned off if there isn’t enough space. Doesn’t make you popular with all the people stuck in the traffic jam mind you.
I dunno Trev. I’ve taken note of the entrance site size of various different caravan sites throughout scotland and they’re narrow! I always assumed with jobs like this, it would be drive on drive off. Also, I’m not sure if they’re atriculated trailers or rigids.
I’ll see what the bloke says when I see him. The job sounds good and it’s a bit different to general haulage I think. Will be interesting to see how the caravans are loaded/unloaded.
In Scotland they’ll just tell you the entrance is a wee bit narrow, but you’ll still get a bus through there.
Can’t speak for this company you’re seeing, but all the ones I saw when living in ■■■■■■■ seemed to use a winch on the ridged unit presumably to drag it on and then a landrover with a winch to drag it off and into position. The crane / HIAB ones are mostly “traveller” caravans where they dump it beside the road and drag it around the site with the landrover although I suppose theirs tend to have wheels on the statics.
Sounds like a fun job, especially down the narrow roads of Scotland. 
Sounds like a proper challenging job, but more interesting than going to yet another RDC.
I see a lot going down the A21 to Hastings, Normally when I bring the truck the other way. 
They normally have an ■■■■■■ vehicle, but whether it’s needed or just used to move them when they get on site I don’t know, it is useful though as it give a bit of a warning for me to find a safe place for them to pass.
I’ve also seen them on artics and they carry a small 4x4 on the neck of the trailer which again I assume is to position the caravan on site.
I have done a bit of wide load stuff and it isn’t to bad once you get the hang of it, just need to be aware of roadside stuff like walls, and telegraph poles.
My father did caravans for a few years in the seventies, around Mid-Wales and national. One drop involved a place near Barmouth where he had to jack up the caravan on the bed to raise it high enough to get over the guard-rails of the (just wider than the wagon) bridge at the entrance. Interesting challenges - he always said his first priority was to arrive with no damage to the 'van. He drove a Bedford TK that was capable of 45 mph on motorways. Perfect for the twisties though…
Looking forward to it. As somebody mentioned, it makes a change to sitting in RDC’s. Off to see the bloke on Tuesday, but I doubt I’d be starting before Christmas. Fingers crossed!
Don’t know if this is still relevant but I worked as a 2nd man on an artic transporting static caravans for mayflower caravan transport for a while. Escorts are required for certain lengths/widths on certain roads and at certain times of the day all vans used oversize markers and flashing orange lights at all times. Pretty much all lorries had a double crew all the time if not then there would usually be another lorry close by and his 2nd man would have to help the single driver load/unload which was done using metal skids and onboard winches with 1 man either side to control direction and swing. Access generally was a pain as was negotiating some roads but easily doable with care and attention. The 2nd man will jump out and guide you back into any areas that require reversing and also guide you through any tight spots accessing sites, passing traffic or general tight spots. Plenty to learn and do but was a great job where i learnt many skills I can carry in to my own lgv driving career. This is a basic overview if there is anything else I can help with then please ask and I’ll try to help.
Thanks
Ryan
Its a good job, Interesting and sometimes difficult,
But good job satisfaction!!
Have a read through these
Steve
Last one I moved - bit of overhang on here !!
No wheels on this one !
Toddy2:
Last one I moved - bit of overhang on here !!
Thats what you call overhang !!!
Toddy2:
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Hi Toddy, Is that a Fromco trailer you have there?
pete smith:
Toddy2:
Cabin moveHi Toddy, Is that a Fromco trailer you have there?
It sure is !
This pic is the day I collected it !
Beaver tail slope looks good for loading and unloading
