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So you decide to have a pick-up for all those chores like taking rubbish to the tip, bringing home the Xmas tree, getting rid of the Xmas tree, collecting materials for those home and garden projects and generally a great workhorse for the family and keeps you mobile during winter too. Having this also saves getting your car and it's nice interior from getting destroyed.
Then they change the rules at the tip and you can't even take an old fence panel there because you choose to drive a car that does not conform. It's no bigger than a big estate car but one of those is allowed in and not only that; it would be allowed to tow a 6'8" trailer behind it.
Their rationale is that pick-up trucks are dangerous to the public. And a car driven by a private person who reverses their trailer once in a blue moon isn't?
Arrrgh, beggars belief!
Then they change the rules at the tip and you can't even take an old fence panel there because you choose to drive a car that does not conform. It's no bigger than a big estate car but one of those is allowed in and not only that; it would be allowed to tow a 6'8" trailer behind it.
Their rationale is that pick-up trucks are dangerous to the public. And a car driven by a private person who reverses their trailer once in a blue moon isn't?
Arrrgh, beggars belief!
My Grandad had a sofa he needed rid of, the council were going to charge him circa £50 to collect it so my Dad said he'd take it to the tip on the trailer.
When we showed up we were told we weren't allowed in with the trailer as it was too big. Fine, we'll park outside and walk in with the couch, it was only about 10 feet from the road outside to the section of the tip we needed. As we got to the gate, the guy came out again and said we weren't allowed in on foot, only cars were allowed through the gate. f
kS SAKE. So we chucked it half in the boot of the vectra, with it dangling out and me holding onto it in the rear. This was apparently completely safe, and we were allowed to get rid of it.
We did toy with some other ideas, one being towing it on a really long strap trying to swing it around and take out his little post.
When we showed up we were told we weren't allowed in with the trailer as it was too big. Fine, we'll park outside and walk in with the couch, it was only about 10 feet from the road outside to the section of the tip we needed. As we got to the gate, the guy came out again and said we weren't allowed in on foot, only cars were allowed through the gate. f
kS SAKE. So we chucked it half in the boot of the vectra, with it dangling out and me holding onto it in the rear. This was apparently completely safe, and we were allowed to get rid of it.We did toy with some other ideas, one being towing it on a really long strap trying to swing it around and take out his little post.
Edited by bicycleshorts on Tuesday 6th November 10:39
doogz said:
kambites said:
I thought the reason for limiting vehicles like that was to stop companies using unmarked commercial vehicles for it?
Surely, (Unless I'm being dim, which is highly probable) a quick shufti at the tax disc would answer that question though?kambites said:
doogz said:
kambites said:
I thought the reason for limiting vehicles like that was to stop companies using unmarked commercial vehicles for it?
Surely, (Unless I'm being dim, which is highly probable) a quick shufti at the tax disc would answer that question though?doogz said:
Kentish said:
kambites said:
I have no idea, why?
Oh, it is sort of implied in the posts above - just curious.jbi said:
so what's to stop an unscrupulous trader simply swapping his transit connect for a galaxy with the seats removed/folded?
Nothing except for the fact it will cost more to run because the suspension isn't designed for constant heavy haulage. I suppose they have to draw the line somewhere - nowhere will be perfect for everyone. Banning pickups does seem a bit harsh though, since quite a few people use them as only cars.
kambites said:
jbi said:
so what's to stop an unscrupulous trader simply swapping his transit connect for a galaxy with the seats removed/folded?
Nothing except for the fact it will cost more to run because the suspension isn't designed for constant heavy haulage. I suppose they have to draw the line somewhere - nowhere will be perfect for everyone. Banning pickups does seem a bit harsh though, since quite a few people use them as only cars.
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LuS1fer said:
kambites said:
Banning pickups does seem a bit harsh though, since quite a few people use them as only cars.
Isn't that for some tax loophole as well though?Used to get this when I raced, I had a LWB sprinter but it was converted into a motorhome/race truck complete with TV/PS2, Shower, toilet, cooker, fridge, microwave, double bed etc, they refused to let me in saying it was a commercial vehicle which I can see but then I showed them the interior they continued to argue and one jobsworth asked to see the toilet/shower to prove it was indeed a motorhome, I opened the door to which he looked amazed.. then asked where the water tank was so proceeded to show him not one but two 200 litre water tanks, eventually he let me in
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