Dear Oracles

I have been trying to find a way to up-rate my L322 to be ‘legally’ able to tow a box trailer more than 7 metres in length (excluding the ‘A’ frame) it is not more than 2.5t when ladden.

I see lots of ‘travelling folk’ towing their German caravans about our green and pleasant lands and I see many glider trailers all be being towed by vehicles that I suspect are GVW of under 3.5 tonnes. According to the gov.uk website AND my insurer, who frankly is the opinion that I worry about, only PHGV or HGV (a vehicle that is plated to carry over 3500kg) are legal to do this.

I am willing to consider the additional costs to modify my my 3.6 TDV8 with brake upgrades, suspension upgrades as all are better that driving to competitions and events in a tipper Transit van.

I have searched high and low and even spoken to the UK importers of the German caravans they all say “you need to get a commercial van.”

There is plenty advise for updating motorhomes but Surely there is a way the L322 can do this. We all know Is is capable but how can I do it legally?

Thank you in advance. 2006 L322 3.6 TDV8
Dogs in the back, Kids in the middle, Horses in a box at the rear.
I know which makes more mess.

Having done some quick research, I think the answer is you must have a vehicle over 3500 kg.

As far as I know you are allowed to have an overhanging load from your trailer - that's how rowing boats are towed, but I dont know if that would help?

I've looked into trailer lengths a few times over the years, and I think your research is accurate in showing the maximum length rules.

The only exception I found is that a trailer may exceed the 7m rule if it is specifically designed and used for carrying a load in excess of that length that is indivisble. Hence glider trailers being out and about.

And anyway, a tipper Transit would allow you to put the kids in the back and make mucking them out easy, tip, hose and job done  Cheers
Richard

(there are no such things as an ordinary FullFat, an ordinary cat or too many tools)
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