Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Advent Calendar

Advertisement

Message Forums
Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
   Caravans and Caravanning -  Caravan Towcars and Towing Advice 		Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: maximum length of a bumper pull caravan Post Reply Post New Topic
Personselfbuild caravaner
22/8/2014 at 9:15pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: None Entered View selfbuild caravaner's Profile View Profile   Reply to selfbuild caravaner Reply   Quote selfbuild caravaner Quote  
Joined: 22/8/2014

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   6
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Hi all, I am looking to build my own caravan, and I am wondering about length. I know I can go to 7 meters plus hitch on the back of a car, but my pickup is registered as an lgv, so does this mean I can tow longer than 7 meters plus hitch, if so, what can I go to, thanks for any help I may receive. :)


PersonGrampian91
22/8/2014 at 9:19pm
 Location: Midlands
 Outfit: Mondeo Avondale Gram View Grampian91's Profile View Profile   Reply to Grampian91 Reply   Quote Grampian91 Quote  
Joined: 11/5/2008

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   6893
Site Reviews Total: 2
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Does the pickup have a gross laden weight over 3500kg?

Whats the gross train weight for it?


Personselfbuild caravaner
22/8/2014 at 9:26pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: None Entered View selfbuild caravaner's Profile View Profile   Reply to selfbuild caravaner Reply   Quote selfbuild caravaner Quote  
Joined: 22/8/2014

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   6
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Its got 5.8ton on the plate


PersonPaul B
22/8/2014 at 9:32pm
 Location: Bradford West Yorkshire
 Outfit: Ssangyong Korando & Sprite Major 6TD View Paul B's Profile View Profile   Reply to Paul B Reply   Quote Paul B Quote  
Joined: 23/8/2003

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   363
Site Reviews Total: 7
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Can't help on the legalities, but on a practical note, if you go much longer than this then you are likely to struggle to fit on a lot of pitches on site.


Personselfbuild caravaner
22/8/2014 at 9:37pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: None Entered View selfbuild caravaner's Profile View Profile   Reply to selfbuild caravaner Reply   Quote selfbuild caravaner Quote  
Joined: 22/8/2014

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   6
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
I was looking to go to around 24ft plus hitch, just to allow room for my friends larger family to use it when I am not using it, looks like I may nr making sliding side pods to add room instead then


Advertisement



PersonGrampian91
22/8/2014 at 10:55pm
 Location: Midlands
 Outfit: Mondeo Avondale Gram View Grampian91's Profile View Profile   Reply to Grampian91 Reply   Quote Grampian91 Quote  
Joined: 11/5/2008

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   6893
Site Reviews Total: 2
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
5.8 ton laden kerbweight not the gross train weight?

What sort of pickup weighs 6 tons? The only ones i can think of are American ones loaded with 5 hunters



Personselfbuild caravaner
22/8/2014 at 10:57pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: None Entered View selfbuild caravaner's Profile View Profile   Reply to selfbuild caravaner Reply   Quote selfbuild caravaner Quote  
Joined: 22/8/2014

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   6
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Haha, I wish I had a big american truck, she is a Nissan Navara 2.5 DCI 4x4, she has been plated as an lgv and is taxed and insured as an lgv also


PersonGrampian91
23/8/2014 at 12:12am
 Location: Midlands
 Outfit: Mondeo Avondale Gram View Grampian91's Profile View Profile   Reply to Grampian91 Reply   Quote Grampian91 Quote  
Joined: 11/5/2008

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   6893
Site Reviews Total: 2
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
But what is the vehicles gross laden weight? Not train weight?

Its usually a bit less than the combined front and rear axle weights combined.


PersonBRYANMITCH
25/8/2014 at 4:39pm
 Location: GATESHEAD
 Outfit: Shiney new ALASKAand tent collection View BRYANMITCH's Profile View Profile   Reply to BRYANMITCH Reply   Quote BRYANMITCH Quote  
Joined: 17/7/2011

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   663
Tent Reviews:   5
Site Reviews Total: 3
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
You could look up the info on Bailey Retreat caravans and find out about the legalities of towing them..pretty close in size to your planned caravan.I have seen them behind large vans and a range rover.

-------------
Bryan- TENT CAMPER...by choice!


Personselfbuild caravaner
25/8/2014 at 4:45pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: None Entered View selfbuild caravaner's Profile View Profile   Reply to selfbuild caravaner Reply   Quote selfbuild caravaner Quote  
Joined: 22/8/2014

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   6
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Hi all. Thanks for all the replies, I have just found at. That although my pickup will easily and happily tow a large van, you are however restricted to 23ft excluding drawbar and 8ft wide. To pull anything longer, you need a vehicle over 3501kg that has a permament tacho. So no pulling a 8.3m Lmc if I won lots of cash lol


Advertisement



PersonSkoda Bob
25/8/2014 at 8:10pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: Swift charisma Skoda Scout 4x4 View Skoda Bob's Profile View Profile   Reply to Skoda Bob Reply   Quote Skoda Bob Quote  
Joined: 19/10/2009

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   1837
Site Reviews Total: 4
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
You could go down the 5th wheel rout, no HGV licence required pre 97


Personselfbuild caravaner
25/8/2014 at 8:41pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: None Entered View selfbuild caravaner's Profile View Profile   Reply to selfbuild caravaner Reply   Quote selfbuild caravaner Quote  
Joined: 22/8/2014

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   6
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
I was thinking that, but I am post 97 by 4 months :(, I have taken trailer license tho, so should be ok, hmmmmmm will have to price up building a 5er :)


Personlisterdiesel
25/8/2014 at 9:20pm
 Location: Rushden Northants
 Outfit: Mercedes 614D Conversion View listerdiesel's Profile View Profile   Reply to listerdiesel Reply   Quote listerdiesel Quote  
Joined: 03/7/2011

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   581
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
If you are building new, then it will need type-testing, if you are modifying something already existing then you'll probably be OK as long as you keep a photographic record of the work to prove the age.

It started in October 2012 and the last section of that legislation comes this year in October.

There are all sorts of hassles once you get into C1+E group, the trailer fully loaded must not weigh more than the UNLOADED weight of the towing vehicle.

We've just bought a Mercedes Vario 614D minibus to convert to a motorhome and also tow our trailer. Uladen weight is around 4 tonnes so OK.

Peter



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev       Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Caravan Towcars and Towing Advice - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...

5084 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews] 



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement
Advertisement


UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar

Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder