Lmc exquisit vio

[richy773]

Hi I have inherited an lmc exquisit VIP 685 caravan i own a ssangyong saracen with a stage 2 plate can anyone tell me if I'm legally allowed to tow this rig in the uk
I have a C1+e license

 

[RogerL]

You have a conflict between the two VIN plates - they have different rear axle limits and towing limits.

You also need to check the external body length of the caravan - if it's over 7.00m it can't be towed in the UK by that towcar.

 

[richy773]

Hi, what vehicle would i need?

 

[birdman101]

You will usually find these used as statics and permanently left all year on sites. The so called travelling community usually tow them with pick up trucks that have rear wheel drive and double wheels each side at the rear, capable of handling unladen weight of 2200 kg minimum ,plus whatever is the loaded weight plate.You often see Builders with these with Diggers on trailers on tow.

 

[otherclive]

As its body length exceeds 7m (excluding A frame) I believe you would need a vehicle with a MAM exceeding 3500kg, IE a commercial vehicle. What did your relative use to tow it with? Also be aware that such outfits aren't welcome on many sites because they think the owners may be Travelers.

Towing with a car

Towing trailers, caravans and horseboxes with a car, including the weight and size limits, and what licence you need to have

www.gov.uk

 

[RogerL]

Hi, what vehicle would i need?

If it's over 7.00m body length, you need a truck 3501-7500 kg maximum weight to tow it in the UK - these days a number of larger motorhomes are in that weight category

 

[ProfJohnL]

Hi I have inherited an lmc exquisit VIP 685 caravan i own a ssangyong saracen with a stage 2 plate can anyone tell me if I'm legally allowed to tow this rig in the uk
I have a C1+e license

According to the data plate the vehicle has a Max Vehicle Mass of 3250kg. That sets the vehicle into class B.

That means you must have a Class B licence entitlement to drive the vehicle. Licence entitlement C1e only entitles you to drive a class C1 vehicle and has no relevance to your SsangYong solo or towing

 

[borderbilly]

If it's over 7.00m body length, you need a truck 3501-7500 kg maximum weight to tow it in the UK - these days a number of larger motorhomes are in that weight category

My lunar is 7.2m long and tug with a sportage.

 

[GaryB]

My lunar is 7.2m long and tug with a sportage.

Yours is 7.2m including the A-frame. The legal cut-off refers to the body length excluding A-frame. I think there’s an exemption for glider trailers?

 

[borderbilly]

Yours is 7.2m including the A-frame. The legal cut-off refers to the body length excluding A-frame. I think there’s an exemption for glider trailers?

Thanks for clearing that up. 👌

 

[RogerL]

My lunar is 7.2m long and tug with a sportage.

It's body length that has to be under 7.00m, not overall length - so excludes the A-frame and hitch.