Vario towbar kit for sale

[docka]

Yes, that's correct. Even with grandfather rights (C1) the max allowed is 8.25t... Costs about £1k depending on ability/competence/experience etc to upgrade your licence to C1+E then you will be able to tow up to 12t i believe...

 

[ianc]

Guys,
I'm not going to go for the hitch - But thanks for the consideration.

Re the towing max weights. I have the "Grandfather rights" C1 license plus the C1+E which allows up to 12t. A C+E is not limited to 12t. I'm in Ireland - But I was pretty sure the UK was the same. See https://www.gov.uk/driving-licence-categories.

I

 

[docka]

Thanks for clarifying that Ian, yes it is the same here, i was getting muddled. I've edited my posts with correct info.
Did you decide not to go for the hitch because of it affecting your departure angle ie it's too low?

 

[ianc]

Thanks for clarifying that Ian, yes it is the same here, i was getting muddled. I've edited my posts with correct info.
Did you decide not to go for the hitch because of it affecting your departure angle ie it's too low?

Yep. I'm going to build a removable or folding one at some point

 

[Anton2k3]

So out of interest, what am I allowed to tow with the category 'C' licence (up to 18t)?

Edit - sorry just checked that link, thanks Ian....limited to 750kg too.

So effectively we have to do the C+E licence to be able to tow a car etc with our varios....that licence is valid for HGV 40t articulated lorries! There should be some middle ground.

 

[ianc]

If you're driving on a C1 (and never dida test for it!) then you would be automatically entitled to C1+E and can tow a car. If you're on a C (and actually did a test) then you're limited to 750Kg. Logical!

 

[Arfur's World]

Sooo ... ianc is out of the race, anyone still up for the towbar?

 

[docka]

If you're driving on a C1 (and never dida test for it!) then you would be automatically entitled to C1+E and can tow a car. If you're on a C (and actually did a test) then you're limited to 750Kg. Logical!

I have C1E plus code 107 restriction by default and i think the code 107 means you can tow a car but are limited to max train weight of 8.25t... but it gets complicated as the max weight of the trailer capacity cant be above 8.25t combined.... Anyone?

 

[docka]

Sooo ... ianc is out of the race, anyone still up for the towbar?

I'm afraid i'll have to duck out too Martin, I'd like to buy it but I've got to prioritise on the interior for now, sorry.

 

[Arfur's World]

If you want it, I can just tuck it to the back of the workshop and you can sort it out later

 

[docka]

That's a kind offer, can i let you know when i've had a chance this friday to get to the vehicle and do some measuring?

 

[Arfur's World]

Yep no worries, I'd rather it goes to a good home, luckily I don't have to panic for the cash. Otherwise it'll go back on eBay. If you need me to measure anything, I'll be at the workshop on Sunday this weekend, so I can get the tape out.

Martin

 

[Anton2k3]

Damn, looks like taking the articulated lorry test for me then....i'll add that to my 'things to do' list.

 

[docka]

Damn, looks like taking the articulated lorry test for me then....i'll add that to my 'things to do' list.

There should be some middle ground, I agree. I think those that kept their paper licence and didn't go to Photocard might not have the 107 restriction, it seems a massive grey area, good old DVLA/VOSA.
Anyway, it's good to find a bunch of guys all in the same boat (vehicle) all going through the same issues! Let's keep this gang going, we could even start a dedicated MB T2 forum?...

 

[Arfur's World]

Anyway, it's good to find a bunch of guys all in the same boat (vehicle) all going through the same issues! Let's keep this gang going, we could even start a dedicated MB T2 forum?...

I bought the domain ArfursWorld.com, so if anyone knows about BB software, we could maybe use that.