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UK dimensions why are UK models narrower in width than US models?

April 26, 2017dimensions models narrower UK

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UK dimensions why are UK models narrower in width than US models?

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Dimension limits apply in the UK limiting the size of trailer body length towable by a domestic car (gross weight less than 3500kg) to 7m (22ft 11 1⁄2″) long and 2.3m (7ft 6 1⁄2″) wide. The Airstream body width for the UK market is 2216mm / 7ft 3 1⁄4″ externally – so as to leave sufficient margin for boiler flues, door handle to give an overall width of 7ft 5 1/4″ with an allowance of an additional 3/4″ for the optional Zipdee awning to achieve the maximum UK overall width of 2286mm / 7ft 6″.