"phv" wrote in message
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Can anybody give a definite answer to a question that so called
"experts" cant agree, I'm told "well it all depends etc"

My simple question is this.

Can I tow a trailer which weighs one and half tons that will have a
TWO ton vehicle on the bed of the trailer, The trailer is fully
enclosed and tri axle.
Do I legally have to have a TACHOGRAPH fitted.

This will Hire/Reward, (New Business)

I will be towing with a Mitsubishi Pajero 2.8 Exceed I know the
petrol will be heavy !


Check the Mitsubishi handbook for its maximum permissible train weight,
which may also be on its VIN plate. This is the maker's statement of
the maximum weight of vehicle + its load + trailer + its load. Although
it is not an offence in itself to exceed this with something like a car,
it would be difficult to defend charges of "unsafe load" or whatever
it's called.

As to tachographs, yes, in theory you need one.

http://www.dft.gov.uk/stellent/groups/dft_freight/documents/page/dft_freight_504543-02.hcsp#P184_12704

It's a widely held misconception that tachographs (and, of course,
drivers' hours rules) only apply to lorries. The wording is that
exemption from EC rules applies to: "Vehicles used for the carriage of
goods where the maximum permissible weight of the vehicle, including any
trailer or semi-trailer, does not exceed 3.5 tonnes" together with
various odd exemptions irrelevant here.

Of course, you won't be stopped very often, though you're much more
likely to be if your trailer is sign-written to show it's a business,
not helping out your mate.

Have you managed to find anyone prepared to insure you, including goods
in transit, for anything like a sensible price? Who?


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Kevin Poole
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Car Transport by Tiltbed Trailer - based near Derby