B+E Licence - Page 2

Jameshow · Mar 13th, 2012, 23:09

Hi
Sorry i did not make myself clear,
She pasted her test pre 97 and myself post 97, however she fears driving on motorways, let alone drive a 4 tonne volvo + hobby etc. Yet she is legally allowed to!!!
Whereas I would not mind driving a twin axle hobby etc (more stable than single vans btw) but cannot due to my passing test post 97.

Which I fear will cripple the caravan industry when it finally realizes what is happening as the weight of cars and vans increases. younger family likes our with three kids will have a limited number of smaller vans ti choose from.

Rant over!!!!

James

SonyVaio · Mar 14th, 2012, 09:20

Just have to take the test then be all legal to drive the bigger stuff.

The question is how many people out there drive trailers/caravans on a daily basis and are either ignorant to the rules or just don't realise they are not covered to do so?

Jameshow · Mar 16th, 2012, 22:59

anyone done the B+E training. How hard was it?

I have towed a caravan before so should not be too hard, just the manovering is a bit tricky.
Perhaps I should do 7.5T then I would be covered for B+E!!
Just brought a hobby 560 which weighs in at 1600 MITLM weight which is more than the V70 kerb weight.
As far as I can see I cannot drive it light and be within Law.
Please correct me but I need B+E

Yours James

60041 · Mar 17th, 2012, 11:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jameshow

Just brought a hobby 560 which weighs in at 1600 MITLM weight which is more than the V70 kerb weight.
As far as I can see I cannot drive it light and be within Law.
Please correct me but I need B+E

Yours James

Attempt to tow a caravan of that weight with a V70 and you will be breaking the law regardless of which licence you hold.
At the very least your insurance will be invalid and, because it contradicts all the guidelines, it is likely that the police would be interested as well.

Jameshow · Mar 17th, 2012, 18:42

Got a phone call from the seller this morning to say the ex boyfriend had towed it way during the night!
So that is that. will now be looking for a van which is 1400kg or light to match v70 kerb weight of 1485kg. Need 6 berth you see.
Anyone got one less that 3k??????
Yours James

Jameshow · Mar 29th, 2012, 21:46

Just remember its the MAM all up weights that counts, which the v70 is poor on, better an S60 or a v50, where the mam is nearer 2000 leaving 1500 mam of the caravan.

Now have caravan sorted after several false starts avondale dart 556.

Yours James

CTCNetwork · Apr 27th, 2012, 10:33

Hi,

Just to update the OP, there is more info on the caravan club site:
Linky....

Des. . .

R0G · Apr 30th, 2012, 21:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by 60041

Attempt to tow a caravan of that weight with a V70 and you will be breaking the law regardless of which licence you hold.

Excluding the licence, what law or laws would that be ?

R0G · Apr 30th, 2012, 21:31

Sorry - this was already answered - oops

R0G · Apr 30th, 2012, 21:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jameshow

Perhaps I should do 7.5T then I would be covered for B+E!!

You need to pass a LGV test with a +E to cover you for B+E

Mar 13th, 2012, 23:09	#11
Jameshow Member Last Online: Oct 9th, 2012 00:11 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Bradford	Hi Sorry i did not make myself clear, She pasted her test pre 97 and myself post 97, however she fears driving on motorways, let alone drive a 4 tonne volvo + hobby etc. Yet she is legally allowed to!!! Whereas I would not mind driving a twin axle hobby etc (more stable than single vans btw) but cannot due to my passing test post 97. Which I fear will cripple the caravan industry when it finally realizes what is happening as the weight of cars and vans increases. younger family likes our with three kids will have a limited number of smaller vans ti choose from. Rant over!!!! James __________________ V70 t5 135K, heavy drinker! Previous volvos 1990-440gl, 1990-740(Best one), 97 v702.0. Other cars to many to mention Audi A4 2.6 + lots of Pug 205's

Mar 16th, 2012, 22:59	#13
Jameshow Member Last Online: Oct 9th, 2012 00:11 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Bradford	Trailer training. anyone done the B+E training. How hard was it? I have towed a caravan before so should not be too hard, just the manovering is a bit tricky. Perhaps I should do 7.5T then I would be covered for B+E!! Just brought a hobby 560 which weighs in at 1600 MITLM weight which is more than the V70 kerb weight. As far as I can see I cannot drive it light and be within Law. Please correct me but I need B+E Yours James __________________ V70 t5 135K, heavy drinker! Previous volvos 1990-440gl, 1990-740(Best one), 97 v702.0. Other cars to many to mention Audi A4 2.6 + lots of Pug 205's

Mar 17th, 2012, 18:42	#15
Jameshow Member Last Online: Oct 9th, 2012 00:11 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Bradford	Got a phone call from the seller this morning to say the ex boyfriend had towed it way during the night! So that is that. will now be looking for a van which is 1400kg or light to match v70 kerb weight of 1485kg. Need 6 berth you see. Anyone got one less that 3k?????? Yours James __________________ V70 t5 135K, heavy drinker! Previous volvos 1990-440gl, 1990-740(Best one), 97 v702.0. Other cars to many to mention Audi A4 2.6 + lots of Pug 205's

Mar 29th, 2012, 21:46	#16
Jameshow Member Last Online: Oct 9th, 2012 00:11 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Bradford	Just remember its the MAM all up weights that counts, which the v70 is poor on, better an S60 or a v50, where the mam is nearer 2000 leaving 1500 mam of the caravan. Now have caravan sorted after several false starts avondale dart 556. Yours James __________________ V70 t5 135K, heavy drinker! Previous volvos 1990-440gl, 1990-740(Best one), 97 v702.0. Other cars to many to mention Audi A4 2.6 + lots of Pug 205's

Apr 27th, 2012, 10:33	#17
CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, Just to update the OP, there is more info on the caravan club site: Linky.... Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

Mar 14th, 2012, 09:20	#12
SonyVaio VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2016 19:58 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Exmouth	Just have to take the test then be all legal to drive the bigger stuff. The question is how many people out there drive trailers/caravans on a daily basis and are either ignorant to the rules or just don't realise they are not covered to do so?

Apr 30th, 2012, 21:31	#19
R0G New Member Last Online: Aug 20th, 2012 16:40 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: LEICESTER	Sorry - this was already answered - oops Last edited by R0G; Apr 30th, 2012 at 21:35.

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