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Hi,
I am back for some advice........
How are we all?.
I need some advice on towing please?.
I have a Mercedes 3 series Sprinter Traveliner. The registration document lists it as an "MPV" rather than a Van. I want to tow a large box trailer and maybe a caravan (not together !) behind it to Spain at some time in the future.
Some Facts:
Unladen weight of the Sprinter without the seats is around 2,400kG
Max permissible weight of Sprinter is 3,500kG
Max tow weight is 2,000kG
Max train weight is 5,500kG *
Questions:
Towing a trailer/Caravan not for commercial gain/use
Do I need a Tacho?
Do I need to have separate documents for a trailer in Spain?
Anything else I should be aware of?.
*We have another sprinter with a 3,500kG tow limit, 8,000kG Gross combination weight. But as a van, I think despite not towing goods for commercial use/gain. It may be an issue in Spain with the Police as it is listed as a van.
Trev
I am back for some advice........
How are we all?.
I need some advice on towing please?.
I have a Mercedes 3 series Sprinter Traveliner. The registration document lists it as an "MPV" rather than a Van. I want to tow a large box trailer and maybe a caravan (not together !) behind it to Spain at some time in the future.
Some Facts:
Unladen weight of the Sprinter without the seats is around 2,400kG
Max permissible weight of Sprinter is 3,500kG
Max tow weight is 2,000kG
Max train weight is 5,500kG *
Questions:
Towing a trailer/Caravan not for commercial gain/use
Do I need a Tacho?
Do I need to have separate documents for a trailer in Spain?
Anything else I should be aware of?.
*We have another sprinter with a 3,500kG tow limit, 8,000kG Gross combination weight. But as a van, I think despite not towing goods for commercial use/gain. It may be an issue in Spain with the Police as it is listed as a van.
Trev