Pete-B Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Whoops, try again! Having handed in my C1 licence when I reached 70, am I able to tow a small camping trailer with a gross train weight of 600kg behind my (new still waiting for) Bessie E462 which is, 3500kg? Thanks and a happy Easter day to one and all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 I believe you are asking whether you may legally tow a trailer that has a maximum authorised mass (MAM) of 600kg (“gross train weight” is quite different). The answer is Yes, but it would be best if you refer to the “Cars” section on this webpage https://www.gov.uk/driving-licence-categories for the full picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 I asked the DVLA the same question and they wrote to me in the affirmative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billggski Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 But as I read it, the vehicle plus trailer shouldn't exceed 3500K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyboyprowler Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 I am pretty sure that you will be able to drive your new motorhome, up to 3500kgs. The max train weight should be on the MH's plate, and if over 4100kgs, will allow you to tow your camping trailer as well. I believe that the MH restriction on the licence only applies to the vehicle your are driving, and not to the all up weight of vehicle with trailer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billggski Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 The driving licence link above states that the total weight should not exceed 3500K. It would be good to limit your MH to 3500K and then add a trailer to carry the extra. But it looks if you need your C1 to do that. It's no big deal to take the medical if you are relatively fit. £56 and 20 minutes of your time with an HGV doctor. "You can also tow heavier trailers if the total weight of vehicle and trailer isn’t more than 3,500kg." From the driving licence categories link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Pete, What categories DO you have on your licence? If ONLY B then you are limited to 3,500 kg Gross Train Weight... "Category B You can drive vehicles up to 3,500 kg Maximum Authorised Mass (MAM)... (with a trailer up to 750 kg). You can also tow heavier trailers if the total weight of vehicle and trailer isn't more than 3,500 kg." BUT if you also have B+E then you are NOT limited to 3,500 kg GTW... "Category B+E You can drive a category B vehicle with a trailer when they have a combined weight over 3,500 kg." Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete-B Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 Just checked my licence and it reads: AM/A/B1/BE/f/g/k/n/p/q, if that all make sense! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 So with BE on your licence the answer is definitely YES! Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Sorry, double post :$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billggski Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 An interesting thread, as many of us never read our licence details, or interpret them using the complex categories that the DVLA have managed to develop over the years. I've now got AM/A/B1/B/C1/D1/BE/C1E/D1E/f/k/l/n/p/q for the next three years, but it may take me that long to drive all those types of vehicles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Keithl - 2015-04-05 2:55 PM Pete, What categories DO you have on your licence? If ONLY B then you are limited to 3,500 kg Gross Train Weight... "Category B You can drive vehicles up to 3,500 kg Maximum Authorised Mass (MAM)... (with a trailer up to 750 kg). You can also tow heavier trailers if the total weight of vehicle and trailer isn't more than 3,500 kg." BUT if you also have B+E then you are NOT limited to 3,500 kg GTW... "Category B+E You can drive a category B vehicle with a trailer when they have a combined weight over 3,500 kg." Keith. That Is My Interpretation too:- B+E, Allows Vehicle 3500kg Plus Trailer. (so long as it weigh`s LESS than the vehicle) As Per:- https://www.gov.uk/driving-licence-categories Category B+E You can drive a category B vehicle with a trailer when they have a combined weight over 3,500kg. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Pete-B - 2015-04-05 9:53 AM Whoops, try again! Having handed in my C1 licence when I reached 70, am I able to tow a small camping trailer with a gross train weight of 600kg behind my (new still waiting for) Bessie E462 which is, 3500kg? Thanks and a happy Easter day to one and all. As others have said you can drive a vehicle over 3500kg plus a trailer over 750kg. This is what the DVLA said to me when I gave up my grandfather (or should that be grandmother?) rights. I passed my test in a car in 1960 and my licence now says AM,A,B1,B,BE, and fklnpq.. Being diabetic, but not on insulin, I decided not to try to keep the other categories when I reached 70. If you have December 2014 MMM look at p164 which may explain the situation better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsea Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Keithl - 2015-04-05 9:05 PM So with BE on your licence the answer is definitely YES! Keith.[/quote Thanks Keith now I know I just need my ordinary licence because I have the Be on mine john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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