Towing weight capacity

[Bebee]

Please help

Will I be legal with the following :

Towing vehicle - VW caddy 2014 2.0 TDI 140 PS

Proposed hire trailer:
I think I have these details correct

Brian James A2 single axle
Size 3200×1800
Weight 1500 kg
Payload 1060 kg

Car to be trailered:
Triumph Vitesse convertible
Weight 940 kg
Length 3886
Centre wheel base to wheelbase 2324

Cheers in advance

[Bebee]

I got those trailer details off Litchfield Trailers.co.uk
Am I right in thinking that if I went to double axle that my van would not be legal ? I would rather go with four wheels and with two but I'm not sure if my van is capable?

I passed my test in 83 so I know I am legal.

[Bebee]

Assuming I have the trailer unladen correct ?
I saw a BMW 3 series estate towing a trailer with a Mk2 escort on it today, and I thought if he can do it with a car why can I do with my van? the triumph weighs 940kg just 100 or so more than my Elise.

[Bebee]

Just checked my license I have B E

[Bebee]

Cheers for that Carl, I couldn't get my head round it, i'm thinking I might go for the double axle, by mam calculations, the double axle is 600kg
The Triumph is 940. So I will be overweight by 140kg.......... take the front seats out!

[Bebee]

R0G said:

With a B+E licence

What is max towing capacity listed on V5 doc ?
What are top two numbers of the 4 listed on the vehicle weight plate ?

What is empty weight of trailer ?
What is plated MAM of trailer ?

What is the weight to be carried on the trailer ?

Answer all 5 questions and I can give a definitive answer

Sorry for delay Rog.

With a B+E licence Tick

What is max towing capacity listed on V5 doc ? 1500kg
What are top two numbers of the 4 listed on the vehicle weight plate ? From V5 info, Revenue weight 2172 kg gross

What is empty weight of trailer ?
What is plated MAM of trailer ?

The above two are listed on Lichfield trailer hire web page but it's not clear to me.


http://www.all-fit.co.uk/hire/trailers-car-transpo...

Second one down on their list.

Brian James A2 Blue 10' 6 x 5'11 Ramped Vehicle Transporter Single Axle (A22) Winch - Straps - Lockable Hitch - Spare Wheel - 320 x 180 cm - 1500 kg / 1060 kg


What is the weight to be carried on the trailer ? 940kg


Pic of vehicle weight plate:




Cheers

Edited by Bebee on Sunday 30th April 08:07

Edited by Bebee on Sunday 30th April 08:08

[Bebee]

Cheers Rog, good on yer

[Bebee]

Josho said:

Worth pointing out that the Caddy will be an awful tow vehicle in that the back end is so light the trailer will want to push it round every bend sideways.

Allegedly...

I towed a 2000kg (unladed) trailer with another Caddy on the back with my old 2004 1.9 TDi that had already done 150000 miles, with out issue. The Caddy is a great van, now on my second looking to change it for another.

[Bebee]

V8RX7 said:

Bebee said:

I towed a 2000kg (unladed) trailer .

Unless it was the trailer for an artic I think you're mistaken.

A heavy 16' trailer weighs around 500kg

I think you're right, WTF am I talkin about?


You see........................that's why I consult the good folk of PH