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Personcuz62
21/7/2015 at 9:18pm
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Still trying to get my head around the b+e rules, can my son drive this outfit jeep patriot 2.0 crd limited 2007 and 2001 abbey expression 520l 4 berth without taking his b+e test, he passed his test after 97 ?


PersonLlaniDavis
21/7/2015 at 11:09pm
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What are the respective weights?

I suspect he is illegal.


Personcuz62
22/7/2015 at 1:50pm
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i have not got the van at home a quick google search says the van has a maximum weight of 1280kg and the jeep Gross vehicle weight 2010 kg.that is under the 3500kg limit is that correct or am i missing something?


PersonRob and Tina
22/7/2015 at 2:00pm
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I think you have the wrong weights for the car, a Ford Focus is heavier than that.

Rob


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22/7/2015 at 2:24pm
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jeep patriot 2007 * 2010
Weight and Capacities
Minimum Kerbweight     1685
Gross Vehicle Weight     2010
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)     51.1
Max. Towing Weight - Braked     1500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked     450
Max. Loading Weight     325
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)     536
No. of Seats     5
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)     1357
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb     10.8


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Personcuz62
22/7/2015 at 2:29pm
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found this as well http://www.cars-data.com/en/jeep-patriot-2.0-crd-limited-specs/18673


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22/7/2015 at 2:40pm
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Well that's a surprise, I've just got out my Focus brochure and it confirms a 2.0 diesel has a GVW of 2050kg, I'd always thought a 4x4 would have been quite a bit heavier.

So if the MTPLM of the caravan and GVW addup to less than 3500kg everything is ok for him to drive and at 3290kg he is well under the limit.

Rob


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22/7/2015 at 2:45pm
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thats what i thought, it was the up to 3.5 tonnes MAM providing the MAM of the trailer doesn't exceed the unladen mass of the towing vehicle that i was worried about but at 1515kg he is still under the limit so it looks like he is ok


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Surprised the Patriot is that light!


Personcuz62
22/7/2015 at 3:25pm
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Me to just got the logbook out to confirm it says 2010 kg MAM


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Personjanus
22/7/2015 at 4:50pm
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Quote: Originally posted by cuz62 on 22/7/2015
thats what i thought, it was the up to 3.5 tonnes MAM providing the MAM of the trailer doesn't exceed the unladen mass of the towing vehicle that i was worried about but at 1515kg he is still under the limit so it looks like he is ok


That is irrelevant these days, the restriction on the caravan weighing less than the cars unladen weight was removed in 2013.


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Bill

For a licence dated 1997 or later you must add together the plated max weight of the caravan and trailer, if the total is 3500 or less you can tow it. You may even tow a caravan with a MAM greater than the cars unladen mass the restriction was removed in 2013

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Personcuz62
22/7/2015 at 5:21pm
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Thats ok then, just got a reply off michael jordon caravans that said the abbey expression 520 is 1315kg MAM so he is 175kg under the limit


Personnaturlist123
22/7/2015 at 10:37pm
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SO everything is ok, but is he insured to drive your vehicle and same to tow your van check your van insurance.
My insurance asked me would I be the only one towing the van as well as my cars no claims which is about 27 years. which brought down my van insurance by about £90



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