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[topchippyles]

I always use a 3.5 ton vehicle towing capacity on a car licence (older type) and keep total weight no bigger than 3.5 ton which is correct i think. Always worked on that theory if trailer is plated 3500 kg and vehicle is the same then i am safe.I used to have a 2.5 ton digger and a 750 kg plant trailer and was within the limits 

Edited December 16, 2020 by topchippyles

[htb]

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My vehicle has a maximum towing weight of 1500kg and my trailer has a maximum gross weight of 2000kg. Can I still tow this trailer?

Yes, as long as the unladen weight of the trailer you are towing combined with the trailer load does not exceed 1500kg, then you can tow this trailer with your vehicle.

There is no legal requirement to downrate the plate on your trailer.

Drivers must also possess the appropriate driving licence with B+E category for towing this particular trailer combination as well as adhering to tachograph rules, if applicable.

 

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[topchippyles]

2 minutes ago, htb said:

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My vehicle has a maximum towing weight of 1500kg and my trailer has a maximum gross weight of 2000kg. Can I still tow this trailer?

Yes, as long as the unladen weight of the trailer you are towing combined with the trailer load does not exceed 1500kg, then you can tow this trailer with your vehicle.

There is no legal requirement to downrate the plate on your trailer.

Drivers must also possess the appropriate driving licence with B+E category for towing this particular trailer combination as well as adhering to tachograph rules, if applicable.

 

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That is what i said earlier 

[Justme]

21 hours ago, Dan Maynard said:

I think you will get some contradictory advice about this, I looked at it but in the end avoided it by getting a 3.5ton tow vehicle.

It can be a problem that the trailer is plated above the vehicle max towing weight, even when it's empty so the actual weight is below the vehicle capacity. I've read this applies only to commercial use, or only when on a tacho, or not really ever going to be enforced.

Have to advise caution, or get the 2.7tonne trailer is safe, or get a newer pickup as I think most have been uprated now to 3.5. I went for Defender, all the Landrovers have always been 3.5t.

WRONG WRONG WRONG.

 

The vehicle does not have to be capable of towing the plated weight, only the real actual weight at the time.

 

Plated weight is used for actual over loading or for licences not towing capacity.

[Justme]

21 hours ago, topchippyles said:

I always use a 3.5 ton vehicle towing capacity on a car licence (older type) and keep total weight no bigger than 3.5 ton which is correct i think. Always worked on that theory if trailer is plated 3500 kg and vehicle is the same then i am safe.I used to have a 2.5 ton digger and a 750 kg plant trailer and was within the limits 

You need to know the vehicles GTW to know you are safe.

[Dan Maynard]

WRONG WRONG WRONG.
 
The vehicle does not have to be capable of towing the plated weight, only the real actual weight at the time.
 
Plated weight is used for actual over loading or for licences not towing capacity.

Very happy to be corrected and have someone who knows the rules put a proper opinion.

I was mainly saying there is all kinds of advice out there, even the guys who sold me my trailer weren't very sure so be careful which advice you read.

[Craig.]

On ‎16‎/‎12‎/‎2020 at 20:31, htb said:

You can tow a heavier rated trailer than the plated tow vehicle, just not to max payload. You can only tow up to the plated weight of the tow vehicle. There used to be a thread on here with a letter from Ifor Williams explaining this fact.

 

 

VOSA Letter.pdf