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Hi Folks, I'm hoping someone can help, my sister in law has just bought a really nice 1994 Bailey Auvergne Scorpio from someone who had it on a seasonal pitch. There are no damp issues and everything works as it should but for some strange reason the former owner took off the towing electrics and just left one socket to plug a tow car into ???? has anyone got a rough idea how much it will cost to have the electrics replaced and also does anyone know the MPTLM ??? all she knows is the MIRO is 854kg.

                                many thanks

                                                    bill 

Hiya Guys, I apologise for being a bit vague but as far as i can find out by phone the black cable has been shortend to almost nothing and the grey has gone completely so they both need replacing, The weighting plate is still there but only the MIRO is readable but i have read it on here somewhere that you can have the werighting plate re done if there is a legitimate reason for it and i guess this is a good reason , Thanks for your replies .

                                                  cheers Bill

Quote: Originally posted by JTQU on 15/10/2011

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If the van has not got the makers weight data plate, which includes its MPTLM, then its not legally towable on the road.
As I understand it. If it was sold, even privately, as a caravan for on public road use then that transaction would also have been illegal, as it would not be deemed road legal as said above without the makers loading plate.
The seller has a duty to ensure its road legal unless sold only for non road use.

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Quote: Originally posted by kenles on 15/10/2011

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We bought our caravan from a dealer in April. We haven't seen a makers weight data plate - are we illegal? Where could it be? Its not by the door where I've seen it on other caravans.
The plate is by the door on it is Explorer group
MTPLM------Kg MIRO------Kg

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Quote: Originally posted by homebird2003 on 15/10/2011

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We bought our caravan from a dealer in April. We haven't seen a makers weight data plate - are we illegal?

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Hiya guys, Thanks for your input. My sis in law came home today (not with the tourer ). she has found out that the electric cables have'nt been cut rather that on this model you have a cable that you plug into fixed sockets on the 'A' frame and then into the sockets on the car !!!no problem with that. secondly although it has been used as a seasonal van it is removed every oct to a starage site. as far as i can dedtermine it is !00% road worthy ie tyres and chassiss are all ok although i have told her she should still have it serviced before moving it closer to home. It looks as if she has got a good clean van for next to nothing because the owner says she is too old to carry with it  on now her husband has passed away (the tourer i mean). plus she has given them all the accessories as well. Happy touring

                                                   atb Bill.