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r055 Member Since: 11 May 2008 Location: glasgow Posts: 83 |
any towing experts here to clarify my thinking is correct?
07 Fl2 GS 88 Galv chassis Landy 110 double cab |
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19th May 2008 10:11 am |
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Matei Member Since: 07 Feb 2008 Location: Galati Posts: 782 |
Maybe tis helps
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19th May 2008 12:05 pm |
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muddywheels Member Since: 02 Oct 2007 Location: East Riding of Yorkshire Posts: 939 |
Having read the guide again total MAM for vehicle and trailer must not exceed 3.5 Tonnes - therefore max up to 995 Kg MAM trailer - so you would be breaking the law even if trailer empty unless you have a B+E passenger. To be safe I would ring DVLA and check the regulations |
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19th May 2008 12:50 pm |
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snappa Member Since: 16 Apr 2008 Location: Watching C-beams near the Tanhauser Gate Posts: 1633 |
I'm waiting for CG to say its against the law to tow any caravan...... |
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19th May 2008 1:10 pm |
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chicken george Member Since: 05 Dec 2007 Location: N. Yorks Posts: 13289 |
no need you said it for me At work
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19th May 2008 2:12 pm |
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rmbillington Member Since: 28 Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 511 |
Just had a look at the DVLA site, out of interest. How confusing? Wish I hadn't bothered.
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19th May 2008 5:05 pm |
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r055 Member Since: 11 May 2008 Location: glasgow Posts: 83 |
tell me about it... what if i take the spare wheel off the Trailer to save some weight? i just want to bring it home then i'll look into a test. 07 Fl2 GS 88 Galv chassis Landy 110 double cab |
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19th May 2008 6:00 pm |
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avtur Member Since: 11 Nov 2006 Location: Stockport Posts: 1306 |
I tend to agree with this, MAM is Max Allowable Mass, not the actual mass, so you could be solo in your FL2 at just over kerb weight lets say thats is around 1800kgs, but for the sake of the calculation the weight still has to be the max permissible which is 2505kg, doesn't leave enough in the 3500 for the trailer. As for licences and course etc, well having a professional interest in driver training then I'd say there is some benefit to be had. The change in driving dynamics when you load a vehicle up to its max and the place a maxed out trailer behind it too is something that does take some people by surprise, and thats before we mention reversing with a trailer. Not that that is meant to discredit anyone here, but some folks do need help with these matters ... |
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20th May 2008 2:14 am |
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jules1967 Member Since: 02 Feb 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 170 |
I can't remember the exact figures but I do know that ifor williams trailers are quite heavy. We have a 'Cherval Liberte' which is a lot lighter and with a 16 hand horse on board we aren't that far off the max weight limit of the FL2.
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20th May 2008 9:51 am |
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Matei Member Since: 07 Feb 2008 Location: Galati Posts: 782 |
Now now disco or another Jeep . Disco and Jeep in the same sentence FREELANDER 2 TD4 SE (XS UK) IZMIR BLUE SIDE STEPS COLD PACK BI-XENON TINTED WINDOWS - AND PROUD OF HER |
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20th May 2008 11:20 am |
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jules1967 Member Since: 02 Feb 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 170 |
Ah I don't know. CRV and FL2 or X5 and Disco in the same sentence would be seriously our of order I'll grant you and the Jeep is a bit of a tractor compared to the fl2 but it's still on the right side of 4x4 respectablility with its low range, locking diffs and other gizmos. And to be fair, it has a much better towing limit 07 Freelander 2 TD4SE Tambora Flame, side steps, privacy glass, mud flaps, boot liner and a tow bar. Ok it's the Wifes but she lets me drive it occasionally - if I've been good! |
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20th May 2008 2:24 pm |
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Matei Member Since: 07 Feb 2008 Location: Galati Posts: 782 |
Point taken Just take out the X5 &NR=1 FREELANDER 2 TD4 SE (XS UK) IZMIR BLUE SIDE STEPS COLD PACK BI-XENON TINTED WINDOWS - AND PROUD OF HER |
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20th May 2008 2:41 pm |
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Martin Site Admin & Owner Member Since: 18 Feb 2006 Location: Hook Norton Posts: 977 |
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20th May 2008 9:01 pm |
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zarapip Member Since: 17 Aug 2011 Location: willsbridge,bristol Posts: 13 |
If it looks and is legal,ie lights tyres,mud gaurds,reflectors etc and you drive sensibly and safe, the law is unlikly to stop you as they do not want the agro of taking your outfit to a weigh bridge to have all the wieghts checked FREELANDER 2 2010 HSE LARGO GREY ALMOND LEATHER |
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