What can I tow?

Ink · Aug 8, 2010

Hello there, I'm really struggling to understand what the deal is with my licence. I passed my test in 1998 and as a result I have less categories than anyone who passed before 1997, but regardless of searching the crap out of the internet, I can't figue out what I am allowed to tow.

Can someone please help me? I realise it's a bit retarded, but thanks anyway!

mikeadams1985 · Aug 8, 2010

best advice is to ring the dvla mate, only they can give you a confirmed answer.
get it in writing if theres any confusion so you have it there incase you get stopped by some jobsworth whilst your towing

goonarmy · Aug 8, 2010

Ink said:
Hello there, I'm really struggling to understand what the deal is with my licence. I passed my test in 1998 and as a result I have less categories than anyone who passed before 1997, but regardless of searching the crap out of the internet, I can't figue out what I am allowed to tow.

Can someone please help me? I realise it's a bit retarded, but thanks anyway!

you will have the b categry on ya liscence so ya can drive a car.Have a look on ya plastic bit to confirm-they even have nice little pics if ya cant reed.To tow any thing over a MAM of 750kg(ie anything useful) you will need a b+e liscence, which now involves a extra test. More wurds and proper detail can be found here The driving licence you need to tow a caravan or trailer : Directgov - Motoring

Beast o Bodmin · Aug 8, 2010

who gives a fook just drive tre right vehicle for ther right load within the law and you will be fine.

storm99 · Aug 8, 2010

You dont need a licence for a cameltoe.

chris_mack · Aug 9, 2010

Beast o Bodmin said:
who gives a fook just drive tre right vehicle for ther right load within the law and you will be fine.

here here. i concur

jai_landrover · Aug 9, 2010

I have the same licence I can tow 1100KG's with my 90 because most 90's plated kerb weight is I think 1900KGs dispite what people say you can tow anything aslong as your max train weight does not exceed 3500KGs however any trailer capable of carrying a weight over 750KGs must have overun brakes. And the trailer must not exceed x percentage of the towing vehicle. However you can tow Bigger stuff with L plates if you inform your insurance company and have a licenced driver beside you.

Headtester · Aug 10, 2010

Ink said:
Hello there, I'm really struggling to understand what the deal is with my licence. I passed my test in 1998 and as a result I have less categories than anyone who passed before 1997, but regardless of searching the crap out of the internet, I can't figue out what I am allowed to tow.

Can someone please help me? I realise it's a bit retarded, but thanks anyway!

Try this link - it explains the weight limits for drivers who don't have B+E entitlement - you can tow trailers over 750 kg under certain circumstances.

robpenrose · Aug 10, 2010

Your weight budget is 3500kg, say your landy is 2000kg, you will have 1500kg left for trailer (including what's in it)

this rule is fine for a landy, it gets more complex with a lighter vehicle as the trailer can't exceed the towing vehicles weight, but with a landy you shouldn't tow anymore than 1500kg. To be honest you would have to be unlucky to get stopped and weighed, especially if your in a purpose towing vehicle (landy) with a decent trailer and properly secured load!

jai_landrover · Aug 10, 2010

i think it goes on max weight on the 90 vin plate which is 2400kgs so you have 1100kgs to play with if you have a 110 you is a bit screwed and technically can tow bugger all check this out tho cos im only 60% sure.

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