Type 1 diabetic and keeping under 3.5t

[Jeffuk]

Evening all,

First time poster and apologies if this has been asked before. I’m type 1 diabetic so need to keep the MAM under 3.5t, we have a Mazda cx-5 which we don’t want to change that has a max gross weight of 2,035, we really want a Swift Sprite Major 6 and seen one that weighs 1,468 which is going to take me 3kg over the MAM, can I get the max gross weight of the caravan down graded for its max gross weight?

Thanks in advance

 

[RogerL]

Evening all,

First time poster and apologies if this has been asked before. I’m type 1 diabetic so need to keep the MAM under 3.5t, we have a Mazda cx-5 which we don’t want to change that has a max gross weight of 2,035, we really want a Swift Sprite Major 6 and seen one that weighs 1,468 which is going to take me 3kg over the MAM, can I get the max gross weight of the caravan down graded for its max gross weight?

Thanks in advance

AFAIK the MAM limit of 3500kg applies just to the car with a further 3500kg available for the trailer, theoretically, as limits of the car apply - unless there's a specific weight limit for Diabetes - my medically restricted licence allows me to drive any outfit complying with BE but not C1E.

 

[Jeffuk]

AFAIK the MAM limit of 3500kg applies just to the car with a further 3500kg available for the trailer, theoretically, as limits of the car apply - unless there's a specific weight limit for Diabetes - my medically restricted licence allows me to drive any outfit complying with BE but not C1E.

Thanks for the reply, I think I need to speak to DVLA as I was sure I could only have a max train weight of 3.5. If what you’re saying is correct that makes a huge difference to my option. I passed my car test in 2004, Will this mean I need to do a separate trailer license to tow up to 7t max train weight?

 

[RogerL]

Thanks for the reply, I think I need to speak to DVLA as I was sure I could only have a max train weight of 3.5. If what you’re saying is correct that makes a huge difference to my option. I passed my car test in 2004, Will this mean I need to do a separate trailer license to tow up to 7t max train weight?

There was a period when new drivers only got B and had to take a trailer test to get the +E but that changed retrospectively so that everyone gets BE - if your licence hasn't been replaced recently it may still show just B but will be upgraded to BE next time you replace it.

 

[otherclive]

In U.K. you can wait for BE to be included when your licence is next renewed. If you go to Europe your licence must show BE, so you would have to have it renewed before travel.

 

[Jeffuk]

Thanks so much for this, I was convinced for a long time that I was massively weight restricted due to my health condition. After looking into it last night you are spot on. I have BE on my license so I’m able to tow what is practical for the car up to 3.5t MAM for the car. Thanks again as I would have probably ended up with a caravan I wasn’t 100% happy with just to try get under the 3.5 train weight had you not have pointed it out.

 

[birdman101]

When our son was diagnosed with type 1 he only lost his C license still had BE which only limited his car to 3500kg

 

[Jcloughie]

I was diagnosed with type 2 about 15 years ago and to be honest, never gave my licence a thought. But looking now, there seems to be some complex rules issued by the DVLA.

Diabetes and your driving licence

There are extra rules for people with diabetes who want to drive. This is to make sure it’s safe for you and others. This information is about what to tell your driving licensing authority when you have diabetes. Provisional licenses and booking your driving theory test What to expect at the...

www.diabetes.org.uk

They seem to be most concerned with those people that may suffer Hypos. So this mainly concerns type 1.

John

 

[Oscarmax]

I am also type 2 my GP advised me to contact DVLA, DVLA replied as I was only type 2 and on tablets. I did not need to inform them.