Nice Tow vehicle

[Stubby]

2 minutes ago, Gary Prentice said:

1969! I take the veteran back, you’re definitely ‘ancient’

Cheers me old mucker . I will ware that with pride

[donnk]

9 hours ago, Justme said:

GVWR 3991kg.

 

As long as that plate is on the car with no amendment & the V5c says 3500kg UNLADEN it can not be driven on a cat B licence.

 

You need C1 & C1E to tow with it.

 

If towing on a pre 97 C1E 107 restriction you would be limited to about 3000kg of trailer weight dep on real weight of the vehicle.

 

Get the V5c amended & get a new weight plate made up to match. However also get it on a weigh bridge empty so you can see what it actually weighs & if there would be any capacity left with it at 3500kg.

nope its N1.

 

The fact that the V5 is wrong isnt your problem, as long as you comply with it. Definitely a loophole but if you wanted the ability to carry 10 ton of chip and stay legal on a car licence this is a mighty attractive solution I would say!

[Justme]

Of course its your problem.

 

Whilst N 1 classification is sub 3500kg its registered weight is over that. 

 

Mistakes don't give you a free pass.

 

If stopped they will look at the plate that says 3991kg and nick you if you do not have C1. They will then confirm that with the V5c data. Using the 3500kg unladen weight.

If you are towing and have C1E 107 again they will nick you if its over 8250kg real weight.

 

You would never get a trailer that weighs one tonne and can carry 10 tonnes.

Edited March 7, 2018 by Justme