7.5T Truck for racing car transport
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Do you need to do that if it's only your own stuff in the lorry? I didn't, and just got it tachograph exempt at the annual MOT at VOSA.
If you've got paying customers stuff on board then I agree, but for personal use I'm sure you don't need to
Its a bit like when Joe Bloggs hires one to move house, no tachograph required. Or horsey types with their horseboxes
If you've got paying customers stuff on board then I agree, but for personal use I'm sure you don't need to
Its a bit like when Joe Bloggs hires one to move house, no tachograph required. Or horsey types with their horseboxes
matlockscot said:
We use a converted Mercedes Sprinter for carrying ff1600's. It was a former Walkers Crisp van so hadn't had to haul a lot of weight.
Photos on the website www.gt-rt.com
That looks superb. Funny that vans are so much more expensive than trucks though. I guess it's the hassle of owning one?Photos on the website www.gt-rt.com
Unfortunately your van is over budget really
MagicalTrevor said:
Master Luton LoLoader is the answer 
Good bits of kit, but you're limited to 3.5t GVW so that may or may not be enough depending on the weight of your race car.They're built by Trucksmith for Renault, they did do a slightly larger version as a special order but they are few and far between. If you do look at these, avoid the Quickshift auto gearbox. There's also a version buit on the Vauxhall Movano called the 'Kneehigh', it's exactly the same van.
Fast Bug said:
Good bits of kit, but you're limited to 3.5t GVW so that may or may not be enough depending on the weight of your race car.
They're built by Trucksmith for Renault, they did do a slightly larger version as a special order but they are few and far between. If you do look at these, avoid the Quickshift auto gearbox. There's also a version buit on the Vauxhall Movano called the 'Kneehigh', it's exactly the same van.
They're very expensive though, which is a shame. I guess they're just limited and in demandThey're built by Trucksmith for Renault, they did do a slightly larger version as a special order but they are few and far between. If you do look at these, avoid the Quickshift auto gearbox. There's also a version buit on the Vauxhall Movano called the 'Kneehigh', it's exactly the same van.
My buddy uses a LDV Convoy recovery conversion (beavertail). Big enough bed for his 328 track car. Weight wise he swears he comes in JUST over 3.5ton with the 3 series and the rest of his equipment but he has never been pulled and weighed.
MUCH cheaper to run, you dont need to jump through the hoops needed for 7.5tons (Safety inspections, licensing etc etc). Fuel wise. Im actually suprised at how efficient the 7.5ton trucks quoted are, that LDV used to get about 25-30mpg on a normal journey (Glasgow to Knockhill, City > M8 > B-roads). Although that MPG is sitting at 65mph not 55. And his truck being a late 90s model im sure something more modern will be far more efficient.
MUCH cheaper to run, you dont need to jump through the hoops needed for 7.5tons (Safety inspections, licensing etc etc). Fuel wise. Im actually suprised at how efficient the 7.5ton trucks quoted are, that LDV used to get about 25-30mpg on a normal journey (Glasgow to Knockhill, City > M8 > B-roads). Although that MPG is sitting at 65mph not 55. And his truck being a late 90s model im sure something more modern will be far more efficient.
Edited by caelite on Tuesday 17th November 23:53
MJK 24 said:
Must be the way you drive them. I have three MAN TGL 7.5 ton trucks. They've averaged just under 19mpg running at 11 tons. Without the trailer they'll do 23mpg.
That's over 750,000kms on the highest mileage one and 680,000 on the lowest mileage example.
23 mpg is 3.5 tonne van territory with a 2-2.5 litre engine.
Have they really improved by that much in 10 years?
I bought an m reg merc 814 6 years ago. It was already converted has sleeper cab, 24ft box with 8ft living and rear garage with alloy 1500kg tail lift. Also got a full length awning.
Iirc i paid 5 grand and other than servicing, mot indurance and a battery charger and a clutch slave
Thats all it cost. I got most of the cash selling my trailer !
The biggest issue is having somewhere to store it securely.
Im lucky as it lives at home.
I love it, a great base at the circuit and car lives in it, and i can work on the car in the back when at home.
The only issue is weight shes a heavy old beast so fully loaded i cant take the awning unless i use a trailer !
Iirc i paid 5 grand and other than servicing, mot indurance and a battery charger and a clutch slave
Thats all it cost. I got most of the cash selling my trailer !
The biggest issue is having somewhere to store it securely.
Im lucky as it lives at home.
I love it, a great base at the circuit and car lives in it, and i can work on the car in the back when at home.
The only issue is weight shes a heavy old beast so fully loaded i cant take the awning unless i use a trailer !
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