Is a truck and trailer reasonable

[matt528]

https://www.gov.uk/towing-with-car To be able to tow anything that you'd get a real benefit out of a truck and trailer combo id say imo youd have to really get your trailer license depending on when you passed your driving test. Its an easy test but its another expense to add on so where your trying too save on insurance for say a tipper you could be making it more expensive for yourself. it is handy too have a trailer license however you will always have it then. Also another thing to consider is whether you have a place to store said trailer to keep it safe

[Harrycarpenter94]

Yh I coming up to 20 so that price would be similar for me roughly although varies on location! Yh good point, think the ldv or transit tipper would be the best option!

[normandylumberjack]

Yep can tow upto 750 then need trailer test.

I've just insured a 55 plate ranger at £1600 and I'm 20

 

Owch!

 

I agree with the LDV option, should go on and on and not cost the earth.

If your on your todd, there will be a limit of how much you can cut and load on your own in one day, so perhaps you could find a groundy with truck etc. to help you?

 

Could you get your folks to insure it and add you as a named driver? thats how it was done in my day.

 

Good luck to you, and I like your attitude too.

[Harrycarpenter94]

Yes I have a close mate whose slightly older but has said he's willing to help out here and there when needs be!

Yh again good idea haha, the old mans gotta come in handy for something I guess 👍 that should bring the insurance down a little!

Thank you very much mate!

[Quercus-90]

I work with a company Monday - Friday, and am keen to get my own name recognized around my area etc.. Km 19 and keen to do some jobs for myself on a Saturday.

Of course at this stage I don't have savings for a van and chipper, so would I be able to get away with a truck and decent sized trailer for Saturday work?

Just wondered if anyone out there does this themselves or what other ways there's could be?

Thanks, Harry!

 

I started with a transit connect and an 8x5 ifor trailer, go for it!

 

 

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[matt528]

you have to be careful about going down that route being put down as a named driver when really you are the main driver as it could get you into trouble if something happened and the insurance company read into it. putting your parents down on your policy as a named driver however should reduce the cost in a perfectly legal way

[WillTimberlake]

you have to be careful about going down that route being put down as a named driver when really you are the main driver as it could get you into trouble if something happened and the insurance company read into it. putting your parents down on your policy as a named driver however should reduce the cost in a perfectly legal way

 

[Daniel Jiggins]

I got this just as a spare truck paid £1500 for it it's earned that 3 times over in two months. Not the nicest thing to drive but a work horse I am in my twenties and insurance is £300 quid.

Go for it and best of luck

[Daniel Jiggins]

you have to be careful about going down that route being put down as a named driver when really you are the main driver as it could get you into trouble if something happened and the insurance company read into it. putting your parents down on your policy as a named driver however should reduce the cost in a perfectly legal way

 

Very true! Try adding a middle aged woman to the policy as a named driver either your Mum or partner brought my premium down a lot! But obviously don't let them drive your pride and joy :-)

[matt528]

Very true! Try adding a middle aged woman to the policy as a named driver either your Mum or partner brought my premium down a lot! But obviously don't let them drive your pride and joy :-)

 

with the exception of when your at work and your car needs an MOT. not that i have ever sent my mum to do that