Fortytwo feet long (1 Viewer)

[Dazcaz]

Our new van and out trailer will be 42 feet long!
Is this still within C1 licensing (7.5 ton). I'm buggered if it's not.
We're well under the 6 tonne MTW, but I'n concerned that the length might play a part.
Does it?

I've checked the DVLA website and length isn't mentioned.

 

[ianthebuilder]

They tell you length isn't important!! But in my experience it definitely is !!!! Lol. X

 

[Dazcaz]

The DVLA states a maximum width ;-)

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[Dave K]

They tell you length isn't important!! But in my experience it definitely is !!!! Lol. X

I'm not sure I want to hear about your experiences now Ian....

 

[Dave K]

This should tell you
https://www.gov.uk/driving-licence-categories
It doesn't mention length restrictions on the C1

 

[vwalan]

Our new van and out trailer will be 42 feet long!
Is this still within C1 licensing (7.5 ton). I'm buggered if it's not.
We're well under the 6 tonne MTW, but I'n concerned that the length might play a part.
Does it?

I've checked the DVLA website and length isn't mentioned.

vehicle and a drawbar trailer can be upto 18.75 mtrs .thats if the vehicle doing the trailwer is over 3.5 ton gvw . if it is the trailer can be upto 12mtrs long .

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[Dazcaz]

I've just checked and I'm C1E, but still no mention of length, si I'm assuming that I'm OK.

 

[Deleted member 29692]

It's 12 metres. That's not long, it's pretty standard for a large vehicle & trailer combination.

An estate car towing a twin axle caravan will be longer.

 

[Kingham]

Our new van and out trailer will be 42 feet long!
Is this still within C1 licensing (7.5 ton). I'm buggered if it's not.
We're well under the 6 tonne MTW, but I'n concerned that the length might play a part.
Does it?

I've checked the DVLA website and length isn't mentioned.

From memory, you should be ok up to 12 metres, which is under your 42', however I think that 12 metres does not include the tow bar or trailer hitch.

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[Dazcaz]

18.75M is 60 feet (ish) so well under. I knew that 60 feet was the max lengthn ormally allowed on the road, but I thought that was for HGVs. A little happier now.... A bit late now, we're getting the van on Friday!!!!!!

 

[vwalan]

I've just checked and I'm C1E, but still no mention of length, si I'm assuming that I'm OK.

yes you would need the E bit . the trailer could be 12mtrs but both cant be over the 18.75 bit.

 

[Dazcaz]

The van is plated at 5 tonne, so should be in the longer bracket.

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[teddybear]

I seem to remember that regulations for marker boards changed at 12m, if you were thinking of travelling on the continent

 

[ianthebuilder]

I'm not sure I want to hear about your experiences now Ian....

I forgot to say Dave,, that it is a very limited experience I'm talking about!!

 

[Dazcaz]

I seem to remember that regulations for marker boards changed at 12m, if you were thinking of travelling on the continent

No intention of travelling on the continent, especially with the trailer. We only pull that when exhibiting at steam rallies.

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[TheBig1]

I am uncertain but seem to recall that the limit for eurotunnel is 12m, or was it 16m?

 

[vwalan]

No intention of travelling on the continent, especially with the trailer. We only pull that when exhibiting at steam rallies.

have you considered joining the showmans guild ?
some shows you have to be in to show.

 

[vwalan]

i forgot i hope your trailer as 4 or more wheels .
best advice i can give is look on ebay for a transport managers and operators handbook.
even a couple years old is a good guide . it gives numbers to ring if need be .

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[CWH]

Wow, that's some Toad!

 

[vwalan]

i used to pull this one .
but not on an aframe . hee hee