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Mad Matt · Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 14:17 Post subject: 1988 swb weight??

Hi there,

I've just bought a 1988 swb trooper 2.6 petrol Confused

Just wondered if anyone new what the weight of this is? I passed my test after 97 so my towing weight is limited to 2.5tonnes combined and i can only tow a trailer up 750kgs on its own.

So can i tow a trailer without doing catagory b?

Any help much apreciated.

Matt

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markymoan · Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 14:28 Post subject:

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:::Matski::: · Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 14:48 Post subject:

So whats a LWB?

markymoan · Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 15:05 Post subject:

Depends on the model
they are all there just click which yours is
http://english.auto.vl.ru/catalog/isuzu/bighorn/
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markymoan · Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 16:40 Post subject:

Ive done some checking and its up to or = to 3500kg gvw with a light trailer.
Light trailer < 750kg
http://www.direct.gov.uk/Motoring/DriverLicensing/WhatCanYouDriveAndYourObligations/WhatCanYouDriveArticles/fs/en?CONTENT_ID=4022547&chk=oQylE9
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:::Matski::: · Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 17:12 Post subject:

I found out the other day that I should have a taco graph fitted, due to commercial use exceeding 3.5 ton GVW.

Still nobody bothers do they Rolling Eyes

Mad Matt · Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 17:23 Post subject:

markymoan · Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 17:55 Post subject:

It would be better to take a lgv test at that sort of money, then atleast you can drive bigger than a van Smile

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:::Matski::: · Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2006 1:23 Post subject:

I have been on holiday Rolling Eyes

Mad Matt · Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2006 12:25 Post subject:

Webby · ***** Joined: 08 Feb 2005 Posts: 536 Location: Suffolk

The trailer test is the same at the C+E test (Class 1-in old money). Not the same as the car test but plus a trailer. It is an hour long drive starting from your local HGV test centre.
Think you can tow more than 750kg if the trailer has brakes, but only up to 2/3 the vehicle weight or as said previously a GTW of 3500kg.
LGV test would be more than £1000 now. Must do a rigid test now before you can do the artic test.
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lotus · Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 15:58 Post subject:

Hi I have passed the towing test about two years ago had to do it for work. The test consists of an s manoeuvre and then parks it in a hashed box. Then you go out on the road for about 45 mins. Then you come back to the test centre and have to unhitch and connect the trailer with the dreaded h&s in mind. Then after that you have to talk though you checks on the trailer like hitch height and safety checks. It all sound a bit hard but in fact the guys who test you are more interested in your abilities in being safe on the road than stupid things like crossing your arms. I did it with a company called road train in south mimms services off the M25. I was really sceptical about doing the test thought I new what I was doing when towing but in fact I learnt a lot and would recommend it your be surprised.
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lotus · Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 16:11 Post subject:

Heres some links for the rules on towing http://www.direct.gov.uk/Motoring/DriverLicensing/CaravansTrailersCommercialVehicles/TowingAndCommercialVehiclesArticles/fs/en?CONTENT_ID=4022564&chk=Zv5gNw
http://www.direct.gov.uk/Motoring/DriverLicensing/CaravansTrailersCommercialVehicles/TowingAndCommercialVehiclesArticles/fs/en?CONTENT_ID=10013073&chk=BIZx8Z
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