Towing Law

[Jonathan_374528688]

Hello and im new to this forum and wanted some advice.

i have a mistsubishi shogun 2.5td lwb and weighs about 2.7tonnes adding both axels up or not sure if it goes on kerbweight !! my caravan is an old sprite major approx 1980s-90s

and i have had my license after 1997, but have attained a cat c on my license. am i legal to tow this, any hel apprcitaed

 

[Jonathan_374528688]

also my caravan weighs about 1tonne

 

[Gafferbill]

GO to this website for chapter and verse.........

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/CaravansTrailersCommercialVehicles/DG_4022521

 

[Lutz]

As the total permissible gross train weight of your outfit appears to be over 3500kg, you will need a Category 'E' extension to your licence, whether you currently have a Category 'B' or Categroy 'C'. In other words, a B+E or C+E will be required.