Reversing lights

[Anthony_374242616]

Do all touring caravans have reversing lights and is it compulsory to have them fitted and working? Can anyone shed some light on this please

 

[Lutz]

The short answer is no, they do not all have reversing lights and reversing lights are not a legal requirement.

 

[MikeA]

Hi Anthony,

Lutz is absolutely correct. One of the things that always used to puzzle me about Explorer Group caravans in recent years was that they produced two ranges of caravans - Elddis and Compass - that were essentially identical except for the cosmetics such as upholstery and trim...BUT the Elddis models had reversing lights and the Compass ones didn't.

Cheers

Mike A

 

[Stephen_374341239]

The Bailey Ranger range ser 5 has no revesing lights and no high level brake light.

 

[WatsonJohnG]

If they are fitted is it then a legal requirement that they work I wonder?

 

[Steve L]

Actually John it is not a legal requirement that they work. You see your car reversing lights are not a tested item on a MOT as they are classed as accessories.

Going back to pre 13 pin plugs, the old 7 pin N plug carried all the road legal lighting requirements and your 7 pin s plug had the fridge and batery charging on it. It was through this plug that the reversing lights were wired.

Personally I use hazard flashers when reversing and have a beeper fitted to the car in the reversing light circuit. This seems more effective.

Steve L.

 

[WatsonJohnG]

Actually John it is not a legal requirement that they work. You see your car reversing lights are not a tested item on a MOT as they are classed as accessories.

Going back to pre 13 pin plugs, the old 7 pin N plug carried all the road legal lighting requirements and your 7 pin s plug had the fridge and batery charging on it. It was through this plug that the reversing lights were wired.

Personally I use hazard flashers when reversing and have a beeper fitted to the car in the reversing light circuit. This seems more effective.

Steve L.

Thanks Steve