clarify towing grammar

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MoorlandBOB said:
if you tow an unbraked trailer with a max load of 749kg then you dont need a trailer ticket.
if you tow a braked trailer over 750kg you need to have a pre 1997 license or pass a trailer test to add "e" to your luicense.with out this your uninsured to be on the highway when towing.
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wrong again :rolleyes:
 
A guy at work looked into takeing a trailer test for his lad
He opted straight for the 7.5 tone licence, not much price diferance and gives you your trailer towing weight

was a few years back , but worth looking into if your thinking of a trailer test
 
Spunka said:
A guy at work looked into takeing a trailer test for his lad
He opted straight for the 7.5 tone licence, not much price diferance and gives you your trailer towing weight

was a few years back , but worth looking into if your thinking of a trailer test
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Would check that. Mate has just done his C which is rigid lorry and still can't tow a trailer as you need to do a +E entitlement.
 
rich290185 said:
appart from one on a bus ;) unless you have a pcv lol
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or if it is a showmans vehicle - friend has a double decker and a bedford lorry, both can be driven on standard licences! (However, insurance stipulate he has the HGV licence)

I'm doing my trailer test tomorrow as it happens.
 
Ok here's one for yez

My licence is the one the government decided to scam more cash out of(750kg)

I am looking at making a defender trailer
Like this
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So anyone know if it will Weigh more than (750kg)
 
Trailer test done today, passed first time with 1 minor.

I'd recommend doing it to anyone who tows semi-regularly, if anything it's good to be picked up on a few minor bad habits you develop, which are worth avoiding whilst towing.


WRT question above - if you build that you would need to take it to somewhere to get it plated properly, you could have it plated so the total weight is only 750kg so you can then tow it, but, if you overloaded it you'd be f**ked.
 
martin1512 said:
All weights refer to the plated weights. So if you to a trailer that has a MAM that is more than you can legally tow, you can get into trouble for towing it, even if it is empty.
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this is what I assumed, but do you have any proof, i.e a .gov link or owt to back it up?
 
Bump said:
Trailer test done today, passed first time with 1 minor.

I'd recommend doing it to anyone who tows semi-regularly, if anything it's good to be picked up on a few minor bad habits you develop, which are worth avoiding whilst towing.


WRT question above - if you build that you would need to take it to somewhere to get it plated properly, you could have it plated so the total weight is only 750kg so you can then tow it, but, if you overloaded it you'd be f**ked.
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how much did it cost you, if you dont mind me asking?
 
Jay reKx said:
how much did it cost you, if you dont mind me asking?
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Around £450 for 7-8 hours of training over weekend and bank holiday in my own vehicle but using trainers trailer. This included the test fee of £110.

My instructor was excellent, all the practises of reversing, etc. were done within much tighter constraints than you actually need for the test, so, when I came to actually do it, it was loads easier :D

I didn't shop around, the guy I spoke to could do it all over the weekend with test on the Tuesday at 8am and all booked and done within 2 weeks, so, thought i'd just go with it, sounds like the guy above got it cheaper.
 
Jay reKx said:
this is what I assumed, but do you have any proof, i.e a .gov link or owt to back it up?
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"5 Descriptions of vehicle
categories
Except for category B1, all weights quoted for the
relevant vehicles relate to the ‘Maximum Authorised
Mass’ (MAM). This is the total weight of the vehicle
when ‘laden’ (loaded). Where we refer to an
‘unladen weight’, this means the weight when not
carrying a load."

That's from leaflet INF30 from the DVLA
 
Jay reKx said:
this is what I assumed, but do you have any proof, i.e a .gov link or owt to back it up?
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Why should he have proof! Surely it is your responsibility as the driver to inform yourself of your legal rights and responsibilities, same as it is your responsibility to ensure that your rig is legal and roadworthy. It has been set out fairly clearly here if you read the posts:rolleyes:
 
Turboman said:
Why should he have proof! Surely it is your responsibility as the driver to inform yourself of your legal rights and responsibilities, same as it is your responsibility to ensure that your rig is legal and roadworthy. It has been set out fairly clearly here if you read the posts:rolleyes:
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why should he have proof? because I am asking for a definition, not opinions or hearsay. This is precisely what the thread was started for.

yes, as you so aptly put, it is my responsibility as driver to inform myself of my legal rights and responsibilities. what the feck do you think I am asking the questions for?
 
SteveD said:
"5 Descriptions of vehicle
categories
Except for category B1, all weights quoted for the
relevant vehicles relate to the ‘Maximum Authorised
Mass’ (MAM). This is the total weight of the vehicle
when ‘laden’ (loaded). Where we refer to an
‘unladen weight’, this means the weight when not
carrying a load."

That's from leaflet INF30 from the DVLA
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thank you, thats great :)
cheers

JKx
 
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