Quick towing question....

[Happy82]

Our caravan has a MTPLM of 1400kg, so does this allow our towing vehicle to have a gross weight up to 2100kg?

We both passed our driving tests in 2001 so have the non-towing licence!

Cheers in advance, just wanted verification on what we can use

[nagsheadwarrior]

Ive got the same license and thats how it works as far as im aware.

[R TOY]

Towing figures are a mine field but if you look on your towcar and find the weights plate it should have figures for its max laden weight, this includes fuel luggage passengers etc. A higher figure for its total train weight. this is the figure for its trailer tow capacity. But any weight on the car towbar has to be included in the 1st figure.
There are usually 2 more figures for max axle weights. front / rear.

This is all irrelevant i'm afraid as you cant tow any braked trailer without the extra trailer test. Your own fault for being young

Test is a pita but has to be done.. Usually a days training and half day for test, about £450 iirc

[Tyre Smoke]

[quote=R TOY
This is all irrelevant i'm afraid as you cant tow any braked trailer without the extra trailer test. Your own fault for being young



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Rubbish!

[Tyre Smoke]

R TOY said:

This is all irrelevant i'm afraid as you cant tow any braked trailer without the extra trailer test. Your own fault for being young

Rubbish!


ETA: See here https://www.gov.uk/towing-with-car/driving-licence...

[R TOY]

Tyre Smoke said:

Rubbish!

What? the being young bit or tow laws?

explain please?

ok, i stand corrected..

Edited by R TOY on Tuesday 19th February 14:16

[Tyre Smoke]

Towing laws.

The OP can tow what he likes as long as he doesn't exceed the towing limit of his vehicle AND 3500kg train weight.

[Happy82]

Do they go by kerb weight or maximum loaded weight? I am assuming loaded weight so went with the maximum figures for both vehicles

[R TOY]

Tyre Smoke said:

Towing laws.

The OP can tow what he likes as long as he doesn't exceed the towing limit of his vehicle AND 3500kg train weight.

Makes sense now.. We had to put both sons through the test to be able to tow either of our trailers but both have a gross weight of 3000kg which of course when a 4wd pickup is added pushes the total well over the 3500kg limit.
I had misunderstood the regs in thinking that it was for any braked (750kg+) trailer.
And infact the op's post makes more sense now aswell.

[cpas]

http://www.northantstrailertowing.co.uk/driving-le...