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Hi,

I know this is probably a common question considering its not very clear rules/laws on towing.

I own a 2004 2.0TD RAV4 - Kerbed Weight 1,442 KG with a Braked towing of 1,500kg.

I have just bought a Caravan going on my cars towing capacity...

a 4 Berth Bailey Pageant Sancerre S7 - MRO 1,215kg and MTPLM - 1,445kg.

I passed my test after January 1997 so have a normal B Car licence which allows me to tow combined weight of 3,500kg(Even through some people are telling me I still can't).

So legally I can tow because its under 3,500kg but is it safe? Becuase if I load my caravan to its max at 1,445kg, I'm at 100% of my kerbweight.

I haven't towed it yet as I'm waiting to collect it.

Any advise would be gretafully appreciated.

Thanks, Ian

Quote: Originally posted by ipriceian on 06/5/2014I just double checked my cars weight and it's actually 1,565kg.

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So the caravan is lighter than the car and I'm still under the 3,500kg limit.
I will be towing 95% of my kerbweight.

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Quote: Originally posted by ipriceian on 06/5/2014

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Thanks for the advise

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Quote: Originally posted by neil and lena on 06/5/2014

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Quote: Originally posted by ipriceian on 06/5/2014Thanks for the advise

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No problem hope it works out for you but if not dont despair as B+E test is not that hard

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Quote: Originally posted by ipriceian on 06/5/2014

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I just double checked my cars weight and it's actually 1,565kg.
So the caravan is lighter than the car and I'm still under the 3,500kg limit.
I will be towing 95% of my kerbweight.

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Quote: Originally posted by ipriceian on 07/5/2014

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I pulled out my cars registration forms and it states 1,565kg.

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Quote: Originally posted by neil and lena on 08/5/2014

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Still no reply from the OP

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