screechy

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I've read the towing sections of the DVLA site and still a bit confused.

I have a Volvo S60 which I think means GVM of 2010kg, a towing capacity of 1600kg and a maximum combined weight of 3500kg as I haven't passed the trailer test.

I am looking to use the Volvo to tow my Impreza to/from track/strips.

Am I right in thinking this will be fine if I can geta trailer/car combination of 1490kg or under?

And the plated weight on the trailer needs to say 1490kg or less? How easy is it to get plates changed?

TonyBurns

iTrader: (3)

Hmmm, ok, you have braked and unbraked trailers, the weight difference between them is pretty big, so I take it you are talking about a braked trailer here?
Also your gross weight of the car, classic or newage?
Trailer weight??

Tony

screechy

iTrader: (4)

Braked trailer.

v4 type r

Haven't bought the trailer yet but seeing if there is any way to get the numbers to work with the licence/cars I have.

screechy

iTrader: (4)

WellI assume I need a braked trailer?

ronjeramy

iTrader: (1)

an unbraked trailer is usually a max of 750KG. i think you are going to struggle on your current license to keep everything under 3500kg.

gpssti4

iTrader: (6)

Your car will weigh in at over 1200kg's so you're looking at a trailer less than 300kg's. I don't think that you'll manage it.

Bean1984

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As long as towing car, trailer and load come in at under 3.5ton your fine but your prob only gonna be able to tow a fiesta etc due to the weight

subzerokent

iTrader: (1)

You will need tow lisence As it will go on the Volvo mam weight and the trailer mam weight regardless what your train weight actually is.

subzerokent

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The other thing to think of is the Volvo tow capacity is very low how heavy is the Scooby. I'd guess you be looking at a wet weight of around 1100kg plus Spairs that leaves only 500kg for a trailer which I think your struggle to finf

screechy

iTrader: (4)

Ok I think I am getting there.

If I take the test, is it likely I will be able to get my Impreza on a triler and keep the weight within the towing limit of the car (1600 kg) ? I have no idea on what a trailer weighs!!