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Quote: Originally posted by marg6 on 31/8/2020

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ok so that means you have 1400kgs spare, not 750kgs!

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Quote: Originally posted by Rob and Tina on 31/8/2020

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If you go for a trailer tent then the world is your oyster as they would be well within your weight limit usually around 350 kg, if you have to pack up wet you will need somewhere to dry it out when you get home.

Most folding campers will be over weight usually nearer 1000kg+, there might be some really old ones out there that weigh 750kg or less but you will still need to dry it out.

There maybe some folding caravans out there like an old Esterelle within weight.

Lightweight caravans, there are some like the Freedoms or some very old ones like 30yr old Sprites that would most probably fit the bill.

Tina

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Quote: Originally posted by martin734 on 31/8/2020

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Quote: Originally posted by marg6 on 31/8/2020

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ok so that means you have 1400kgs spare, not 750kgs!

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No, Maximum towing weights for driving licence restrictions are maximum plated weights, not actual weights. A person with B entitlement on their licence can tow a trailer with a maximum gross weight of 750kg behind a vehicle with a max gross weight of 3500kg. OR, they can tow a trailer over 750kg provided that the combined maximum gross weight of the towing vehicle and the maximum gross weight of the trailer do not exceed 3500kg.


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Post last edited on 31/08/2020 16:01:59

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Quote: Originally posted by Marshmallowqueen on 31/8/2020

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Have a look at Pennine Countryman or Fiesta folding camper. They are at the smaller end of the range and are lighter. Mine has cooker hob, fridge and sink. Some have a toilet.   Mine fits in my garage.

The newer units have a different fabric that dries quicker and gas struts which make it easier to put up.   I manage mine on my own. If I have to pack it away wet, it will dry in about an hour, with some wind, when I get home. I have a separate awning that gives me lots of extra space which I use if away for 3+ nights.

The downside I find is that camping in the winter is more difficult because the weather is less likely to provide opportunity for you to get it dry.   

Further details, including weights are listed on this website:

https://pennineoutdoorleisure.co.uk/?tab=folding-caravan

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Quote: Originally posted by marg6 on 31/8/2020

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Quote: Originally posted by martin734 on 31/8/2020

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Quote: Originally posted by marg6 on 31/8/2020

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ok so that means you have 1400kgs spare, not 750kgs!

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No, Maximum towing weights for driving licence restrictions are maximum plated weights, not actual weights. A person with B entitlement on their licence can tow a trailer with a maximum gross weight of 750kg behind a vehicle with a max gross weight of 3500kg. OR, they can tow a trailer over 750kg provided that the combined maximum gross weight of the towing vehicle and the maximum gross weight of the trailer do not exceed 3500kg.


Post last edited on 31/08/2020 16:00:25

Post last edited on 31/08/2020 16:01:59

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you have got it all wrong, your defender doesnt weigh anywhere near the weight you think it does, its not about the 3500kg plated weight as you have claimed, but to be honest i havent got a clue where you got that figure from, other than 3500kgs is the max a person can tow on their licenceif they havent taken a test, so that car +trailer in this case yours weighs approx 2100 kgs leaving you with 1400kgs for a trailer

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Quote: Originally posted by navver on 01/9/2020

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I wonder if it's possible to re-plate the vehicle to a lower MAM. No physical change required just changing the weight plate. Of course you would then have to be careful not to overload it above the new weight.

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