Will Webb replied on 27/06/2018 17:40
Posted on 27/06/2018 17:40
Good afternoon all
First post since joining, so please go easy on me
Firstly I apologise in advance for all of the questions; I've been reading so many different articles that I'm starting to doubt myself and just want a general consensus from the masses.
My wife and I are looking to purchase our first caravan; a Coachman Amara 560/6 2008
Our tow car will be a 2017 Mini Countryman ALL4 John Cooper Works; so a petrol 4x4
- Am I right in thinking our car and van combination is a viable one?
The Mini's chassis plate weights are 2130kg (Gross Vehicle/MTPLM), and 4005kg (Gross Train). The manual states a max braked towing weight of 1800kg.
The caravans weights are 1284kg (MRO), and 1500kg (MTPLM) - Am I right in thinking that the above combination would exceed the 3500kg limit on my driving license?
- Am I also right in thinking that if the above is correct, then I would need to take the 'Trailer Test' in order to be able to tow?
- As I understand it I can tow a caravan over 750kg in weight, on my post-2003 driving license, providing the total train weight is less than 3500kg, and the Gross Train weight of the car (4005kg)?
Again, apologies for the questions - I've just got rather confused by the lingo and rules
Thanks
William
Ps; I have tried to contact the technical advice line this afternoon and it's been unavailable. The online matching system also doesn't list the Mini, so that avenue has been fruitless...
Will Webb
Caravanner