Originally Posted by TBM
Originally Posted by Image
Burgundymog ... has that always been the case though? ... I seem to remember earlier trads being able to tow (though not massive trailers! 🙂)


K

Two areas - Car builr after August 1998 have to have a vehicle specific EC approved tow bar, Before that, there are no regs and you can create your own tow bar fitting.

Then there's 'train weight' - if your VIN does not have a train weight, techincally you can't tow with it. I think they became legal around 1986 so before that is a bit of a grey area.

If the vehicle is registered before 1986 you can tow a trailer, if it's registered after 1986 it must have a Train weight on the VIN plate this will be the MAM allowed (total weight of vehicle and trailer). If you exceed the MAM you could be reported for driving a vehicle in dangerous condition and won't be allowed to continue the journey with trailer attached.


Keith
2013 narrow bodied + 4 Ruby.