TOWING CODE
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DRIVING LICENCE / GLOSSARY AND CHECKLIST
Driving licence
If you passed your car test before 1st January
1997 you are generally entitled to drive a
vehicle and trailer combination up to 8,250kg
maximum authorised mass (MAM). This is
the weight of a vehicle or trailer including the
maximum load that can be carried safely when
it’s being used on the road.
You can also drive a minibus with a trailer over
750kg MAM.
If you passed your driving test after 1st
January 1997 and have an ordinary category
B (car) licence, you can:
• Drive a vehicle up to 3,500kg MAM towing a
trailer of up to 750kg MAM
• Tow a trailer over 750kg MAM as long as
the combined MAM of the trailer and towing
vehicle is no more than 3,500kg
For anything heavier you need to take a
category B+E driving test.
From 19th January 2013, drivers passing a
category B (car) test can tow:
• Small trailers weighing no more than 750kg
• A trailer over 750kg as long as the combined
weight of the trailer and towing vehicle is no
more than 3,500kg MAM
If you want to tow a trailer weighing more
than 750kg, when the combined weight of
the towing vehicle and trailer is more than
3,500kg, you’ll have to pass a further test
and get B+E entitlement on your licence.
Glossary & checklist
Awnings -
Can consist of just a simple top
sheet but may extend to a five sided frame
tent attached to the side of the caravan.
Fire blanket -
approved to BS 6575 is ideal
for dealing with ‘fat pan’ fires.
Fire extinguisher -
It is strongly
recommended that a fire extinguisher is carried
in the caravan. (For suitable types see Safety
and Security).
Gas bottles -
Bottled L.P. gas is the most
convenient portable source of fuel. Ideally, two
bottles are required for a constant supply.
An initial deposit is payable on each cylinder.
We recommend the use of 6kg Calor Light
Propane bottles. One position for use and one
for storage only. (For detailed information see
Services - Gas).
Jack -
A suitable jack is essential (screw,
scissor, side mounted or air jack type).
Many car jacks are unsuitable. Ensure the
lifting capacity of the jack is suitable for your
caravan.
Levellers -
Levellers help level the caravan
from side to side before unhitching. Proprietary
products can be purchased from your caravan
dealer and need to be positioned as indicated
by a spirit level.
Spare Wheel -
It is always advisable to carry
a spare wheel with your caravan.
Spirit Level -
A spirit level is extremely useful
when siting the caravan.
Stabiliser -
Stabilisers help to dampen the
side to side movement of the caravan.
Torque Wrench -
A torque wrench is the only
way that the exact recommended torque can
be achieved for wheel nuts and bolts. (See
Preparing for the Road).
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