boz_gsi
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looking at getting a flatbed.. just the transit size one (beaver tail)
i know with a car on the back you can be under the 7.5 tonn limit but is there anything i need to add to my licence?
what about the ones with the dual wheel axel? ( 4 tyres/wheels on the same axel basically)
any help/info would be great
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Dave
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When did you pass your test?
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boz_gsi
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2006 mate
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Dave
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Your limit is 3.5t then, not 7.5.
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boz_gsi
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ohh :/ so id need to take an extra test then ?
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Jord16vSport
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Yeah, i need to do this too as i want to get a track car next year. Very expensive though.
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BeArDy
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you can still drive a truck with a car on the back, just nothing to big.
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Mike
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Yeah you should be able to get a 3.5 tonner that'll carry around 1.5 tonne.
Would a trailer not be more practical/cost effective?
[Edited on 15-05-2011 by Mike B]
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Ian
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You need to stay under 3.5t on your licence. Up to 7.5 needs C1. You would also need a tacho if you're over 3.5t and driving commercially. Can probably be done but don't carry anything too heavy.
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Dave
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quote: Originally posted by Mike B
Yeah you should be able to get a 3.5 tonner that'll carry around 1.5 tonne.
Would a trailer not be more practical/cost effective?
[Edited on 15-05-2011 by Mike B]
Pretty sure you'll need to a take an extra test for any trailer big enough to carry a car too.
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bigron1988
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quote: Originally posted by CorsaDave
quote: Originally posted by Mike B
Yeah you should be able to get a 3.5 tonner that'll carry around 1.5 tonne.
Would a trailer not be more practical/cost effective?
[Edited on 15-05-2011 by Mike B]
Pretty sure you'll need to a take an extra test for any trailer big enough to carry a car too.
no you dont have a look on here as there is a bit of info on what trailer will do
http://www.vauxhallsportforum.com/phpBB2/towing-a-trackday-car-on-a-3500kg-post-97-license-t15957.html
i have a ldv recovery truck weighs bang on 2 tonns so i can carry 1.5 tonns and my corsa will be under 1 tonn so im still half a tonn under my limit
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