03-10-2016, 09:59 PM
(03-10-2016, 07:22 PM)allye Wrote: Non trailer license and a 2000 HDI, no clue on the caravan. It's very small 2berth will have to double check.Some people with very recent licences (iirc since 19th Jan 2013) and only tow 750kg full stop
A GTi6 has a max towing weight of 1250kg, some of the other diesels can tow 1150kg.
Check the plate on the caravan and the plate on the car and that'll tell you all you need.
(03-10-2016, 09:13 PM)Orta Wrote: No idea why they have to make this so complicated. Anyone know how much a few towing lessons and a towing test will set me back?Not complicated at all mate. The waters are only muddied by the huge amount of misinformation on the internet.
All you need to know is;
- Plate on car (for gross vehicle weight and max towing weight)
- Plate on trailer (for gross trailer weight)
- Category of licence and when obtained (Post 2013 = 750kg max. Post 1997 and pre 2013 = 3500kg gross train weight which is gross weight of car and gross weight of trailer as on the plates combined unless using a 3500kg transit or similar to tow when you can tow up to 750kg giving a GTW of 4250kg. License pre 1997 has B+E towing so can tow anything within the capabilities of the vehicle and is potentially up to about 7000kg GTW)
- Then make sure you don't overload the trailer.
If you have experience with a trailer you can do a 1 day course for about £300 including the test.