Trailer Problem
Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 11:15 am
Hi folks,
Got a little interesting problem. It's about a car, but I think it makes more sense posted here.
So here's the deal: I have an Audi A6, with the following weights (kgs):
Kerb: 1840
Gross: 2345
Max Trailer: 2100
Now, I will normally be using a catering trailer with a MAM of 1000. That brings the total to 3345 gross, under 3500 so I'm fine on my post-1997 license.
Unfortunately, that won't be ready for this weekend, so I've arranged to borrow another trailer. Unfortunately, that trailer is plated to 1500, bringing the gross train weight up to 3845.
Okay, so license wise, I can stick L-plates on and have my girlfriend (who has a pre-1997 license) 'supervise' me.
Problem is, I've had a read around, and apparently anything with a GTW > 3500, when used for business purposes, requires a tachograph? or is that a loaded weight of > 3500?
Then I've also read that 'dual use' vehicles, such as passenger cars used for towing, are exempted when used for business (but not hire or reward)?
Actually, is it possible for me to just temporarily downplate the hire trailer, to 1100? If so, is there an easy way for me to do this with the means available to me today?
Can someone clarify before I have a massive headache?
Got a little interesting problem. It's about a car, but I think it makes more sense posted here.
So here's the deal: I have an Audi A6, with the following weights (kgs):
Kerb: 1840
Gross: 2345
Max Trailer: 2100
Now, I will normally be using a catering trailer with a MAM of 1000. That brings the total to 3345 gross, under 3500 so I'm fine on my post-1997 license.
Unfortunately, that won't be ready for this weekend, so I've arranged to borrow another trailer. Unfortunately, that trailer is plated to 1500, bringing the gross train weight up to 3845.
Okay, so license wise, I can stick L-plates on and have my girlfriend (who has a pre-1997 license) 'supervise' me.
Problem is, I've had a read around, and apparently anything with a GTW > 3500, when used for business purposes, requires a tachograph? or is that a loaded weight of > 3500?
Then I've also read that 'dual use' vehicles, such as passenger cars used for towing, are exempted when used for business (but not hire or reward)?
Actually, is it possible for me to just temporarily downplate the hire trailer, to 1100? If so, is there an easy way for me to do this with the means available to me today?
Can someone clarify before I have a massive headache?