Originally Posted by
Lee Ivatt
I dont know what ur basing ur information on. I actually spoke to someone at the DVLA, and asked them to clarifiy exactly what the rules are.
And a post 1997 driver, can have a mass weight of vehicle and trailer of up to 3.5 tons.
if his 406 is 1500kg, then hes allowed to pull a trailer weighing 1450kg.
yes in practice it may not be a good combination, but in theory and keeping with in the rules he can pull 1450.
I dont know what u mean buy rangerover? i have a landrover 110. it is a hi capacity pickup, and is classed as an agricultural vehicle.
if u have a local quarry/ sand pit near you or a scrap yard. just call them up and ask if u can use their weigh bridge. Most will be happy if u give them a drink for their troubles.
if u can go to a quarry, they will be able to print out a pink ticket, showing the weight and it will also have the vehicle reg on it! i.e evidence of weight.
Originally Posted by
dannyblackpool
the towing car itself also has a weight limit, nothing to do with driving licences, so the car on trailer is heavier than the max towing weigh of the vehicle so illegal to tow no ,matter what licence you have, think that what markk is trying to say. Basically got to fing a car which has a high tow weight but is light enough to allow enough weight for the towed weight, if you get me...
my info is not from an office worker at the DVLA pal, just because they work there does not make them know the laws for construction and use, and i did say "land/rangerover" same company mate, and if you speak to the correct people, i.e th epeople who govern construction and use, you may then understand. to be honoust pal, i dont give two fuck's if you get caught, it wont be me paying the fine and removal, it will be you, ive offered the advise, if you choose not to follow it up, the thats ok, i will still sleep tonight.
Originally Posted by
dannyblackpool
406 In production Kerb Weight KG 85% Weight KG Max Ball Weight KG Max Towing Weight KG
1.8 2000 1315 1117 80 1300
2.0 2000 1340 1147 80 1500
2.0 Auto 2000 1445 1228 80 1500
2.2 2000 1445 1228 80 1500
3.0 V6 2000 1455 1300 80 1500
3.0 V6 Auto 2000 1550 1317 80 1500
2.0 HDi 90 2000 1330 1130 80 1500
2.0 HDi 110 2000 1410 1198 80 1500
2.2 HDi 2000 1410 1198 80 1500
so here like i said, and Danny has maybe made simpler to understand, take your average 2.0l peugoet 406, do the sums and see if you can tow it legal, nevermind the licence
