Whats this L3 H4 stuff?

[Billy192]

Hi as you know I am looking at diff vans to convert. I am looking to have a 4 berth so looking at some XLWB. I am not sure what they mean by
L3 H5 EU5 or
435 L4 H2
R3500 L4 H3
R4500 L4 H2

I am guessing its down to weight, i think so i understand the 3500 and 4500. I passed my test back in 1979 so i think i can drive up to 7.5. Or have I got this all wrong.

Billy

 

[Speve]

EU5 sounds like engine grade new ones are E6d I believe

 

[Grianan]

H is height and you need to decide how much headroom you need. I think H3 is pretty for MHs H4 is extra height. The L gives you 5.49, 6 or 6.36m length.

 

[Lenny HB]

Yes you can drive up to 7.5t.

This is more typical of a Motorhome weight plate, often up to 3 plates on the vehicle the last one fitted (the converters) takes precedence.

3900 is tthe MAM
5500 GTW
1850 Front axle
2200 Rear axle.

 

[Billy192]

thanks makes a bit more seance now.

Billy

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[andy63]

I passed my test back in 1979 so i think i can drive up to 7.5. Or have I got this all wrong.

I thought the significant date was 1st jan 1979..if you passed your test after that date then you do not have what is commonly known as grandfather rights and your licence is limited to 3500kg..
Andy

 

[peterc10]

I thought the significant date was 1st jan 1979..if you passed your test after that date then you do not have what is commonly known as grandfather rights and your licence is limited to 3500kg..
Andy

You have all the right numbers but not necessarily in the right order ......... 1 January 1997.

 

[andy63]

You have all the right number but not necessarily in the right order ......... 1 January 1997.

Thanks

 

[mitzimad]

if your looking at ducato type vans l1is short wheelbase l2 medium l3 long and l4 extra long h1 is low roof l2 is high and 13 extra high
scrool to bottom of this page for sizeshttps://www.autoexpress.co.uk/fiat/ducato

 

[pappajohn]

L & H refer to different types of panel van and have no bearing on motorhomes.

An L2 H2 is a small (transit connect) transit, a L3 H4 is a large transit.
In America its different, an L2 H2 is a full size European transit

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[pappajohn]

so i think i can drive up to 7.5. Or have I got this all wrong

If you still have a paper licence check it for categories, some people didn't get it included by error.
In fact check your licence in any case.
At renewal or name/address change some lost other classes as well.... Particularly motorcycle entitlement.

 

[Coolcats]

Hi as you know I am looking at diff vans to convert. I am looking to have a 4 berth so looking at some XLWB. I am not sure what they mean by
L3 H5 EU5 or
435 L4 H2
R3500 L4 H3
R4500 L4 H2

I am guessing its down to weight, i think so i understand the 3500 and 4500. I passed my test back in 1979 so i think i can drive up to 7.5. Or have I got this all wrong.

Billy

L = Length H= Height L2 H2 is a shorter and lower van than L3 H3

E5 is a vehicles emission standard EU6 is the latest but on Fiat Ducato there is EU 6 and the latest EI6D ( uses add blue)

 

[Coolcats]

L & H refer to different types of panel van and have no bearing on motorhomes.

An L2 H2 is a small (transit connect) transit, a L3 H4 is a large transit.
In America its different, an L2 H2 is a full size European transit

Yes it’s does have a bearing if it’s a Pannel Van such as a HymerCar etc.

 

[Grianan]

Yes it’s does have a bearing if it’s a Pannel Van such as a HymerCar etc.

Exactly so crucial for most self builds as these are usually panel van conversions.