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Trailer for practise
Hi all. I am going to be doing my b+e test soon.
Due to my age I can only tow a 750kg trailer, does anyone have one spare I could borrow for a couple of weeks to practise reversing etc before I go for my test.
Then I can tow a tintent.05 V8 HSE Bonatti Grey
14th Jan 2018 11:15 am
philm
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I've got a 6' x 3'.6" home built one you can borrow if that's any good for you.L633 Defender
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14th Jan 2018 12:00 pm
ty-george
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what are you going to use for your test? It will need to be braked, a certain width, and block the view from your rear view mirror. Best to practice with the right sort of trailer?
I and nearly all of my friends paid for lessons and hired the instructors trailer to do the lessons and the test and its definitely money well spent, even though I grew up reversing tractors and trailers!Good bye untrusted p38
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14th Jan 2018 12:08 pm
plocker
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I don't want it for the test I will hire one. I want to only do a 1 day course as I can't get the time off work so want some practise before I do it. Legally I can tow a trailer up to 750 so wanted to have a go if that makes sense.05 V8 HSE Bonatti Grey
14th Jan 2018 12:23 pm
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Thanks Philm where abouts in Manchester are You?05 V8 HSE Bonatti Grey
14th Jan 2018 12:36 pm
ty-george
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if you want to just practice reversing, best make sure you can see it both sides in your wing mirrors or you will find it extremely difficult.
I believe you can tow anything you like up to a gross train weight of 3500kg. so if your disco is 2500kg then you can tow 1000kg... might be wrongGood bye untrusted p38
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14th Jan 2018 12:43 pm
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14th Jan 2018 12:45 pm
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plocker wrote:
I don't want it for the test I will hire one. I want to only do a 1 day course as I can't get the time off work so want some practise before I do it. Legally I can tow a trailer up to 750 so wanted to have a go if that makes sense.
Practicing before you take your test or have your day's tuition makes sense but you would be far better off doing this with a trailer similar to the one you intend use for your test or tow after you've passed. There's a big difference towing a small 750 kg trailer to one that meets the requirements for taking your test with.
Suggest you try to borrow one of at least a tonne and get used to towing it loaded. You'll need to have L plates and be accompanied by someone with a full B+E licence.
More info here: https://www.gov.uk/car-trailer-driving-test
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14th Jan 2018 12:51 pm
plocker
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So I could use L plates with my brother with a caravan on who has b+e because he passed before 1997?05 V8 HSE Bonatti Grey
14th Jan 2018 12:56 pm
ty-george
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So long as B+E is on licence as provisional entitlement, yes!
And your insurance company cover you as learning...Good bye untrusted p38
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14th Jan 2018 1:00 pm
plocker
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Will I have to apply then?05 V8 HSE Bonatti Grey
14th Jan 2018 1:09 pm
J@mes
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To be honest the sub 750kg camping style trailers are short, you can barely see them and imo a pain in the to reverse. I find it easier to back my 28ft caravan in to a space than I do my 5x3 tip trailer!
14th Jan 2018 1:21 pm
ty-george
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plocker wrote:
Will I have to apply then?
I think you've got it if its written on there, but best check with DVLA website or whatever its called now.Good bye untrusted p38
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14th Jan 2018 1:41 pm
ty-george
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J@mes wrote:
To be honest the sub 750kg camping style trailers are short, you can barely see them and imo a pain in the to reverse. I find it easier to back my 28ft caravan in to a space than I do my 5x3 tip trailer!
Yep, I agree, longer the trailer easy it gets... Although I did have a go backing up and arctic once and soon got that wrapped round my neck, a few more goes I reckon id have got there Good bye untrusted p38
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14th Jan 2018 1:42 pm
Headtester
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plocker wrote:
So I could use L plates with my brother with a caravan on who has b+e because he passed before 1997?
Yes you can, for B+E it doesn't matter how the full licence was obtained, your brother as a full licence holder can accompany you providing he is over 21 and has held the full licence for three years or more.
You have provisional entitlement to B+E if you have full cat B. It'd be sensible to make sure you are insured for the vehicle you are driving.
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to reverse. I find it easier to back my 28ft caravan in to a space than I do my 5x3 tip trailer!
