Plating - again! (1 Viewer)

[tony_g]

I have seen various threads re uprating a van and remain confused as to possible consequences for driving licence, driving abroad (local regs?), and age.

Specifically, at the moment I am looking at a Hymer B584 ('06) which has been downplated from 3900kg to 3500kg. I would want to take it back to the original 3900kg and assume that would be no problem.

I am 63 and my licence goes back to 1972 when entitlement to drive virtually anything was handed out no questions asked. I think I am ok until 70 when over 3500kg I would need a medical. Are there any downsides/pitfalls otherwise?

 

[Jaws]

None at all that I know of.. and I am on year three now.. in fact I only pay £165.00 a year VEL as it is a PHGV

 

[Popeye]

Hi Tony-g, I think you have it nailed, though if we're wrong someone is bound to tell us.

I too only pay £165 as it is Private Heavy Goods (PHG).

regards..........Griff

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[darklord]

Same here

 

[Geo]

The only down side is if the doc finds sumat wrong

 

[tony_g]

The only down side is if the doc finds sumat wrong

True enough but there are a few years to go yet. And in the meantime I think its a case of carpe diem.

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