xBenn

To add to my last comment; Smo is correct the 4.25t limit applies when the trailers MAM is less or equal to 750kg. So for e.g. on B entitlement you could use up to a 3.5 tonne vehicle + a 750kg mam trailer... Making a total MAM of 4.25T If the trailer has a MAM of more than 750kg... then a COMBINED MAM of 3.5T applies as long as the MAM of the trailer is not more than the unladen weight of the towing vehicle.. You will need B+E entitlement when the trailers MAM EXCEEDS 750kg as well as exceeding the unladen weight of the towing vehicle..... or both the combined MAM of trailer (with a MAM more than 750kg) + towing vehicle together are over 3.5t. As said remember if the MAM of the trailer is below 750kg then a combined MAM of 4.25t can be applied. ... Hope that helps? Ben.

Hi, B+E Entitlement allows you to drive a 3.5T MAM vehicle and no restriction on trailer ratio/combination. I have a license after 1997 so had to take the test to gain the entitlement, it was paid for by my company as I worked as a transport/logistics controller at the time. For clarification the test you take is a HGV equivilent test and the same reversing manouver applies whether you are driving a 44T Lorry or a vehicle and trailer combination. There is also a braking test where you are supposed to bring the trailer to stop within a specified distance and without the trailer losing traction. There are no manouvers to do in the test apart from the reversing exercise done at the test centre, they will also ask you to stop by the side of the road a maximum of five times where two of them must atleast be an uphill and downhill start (as well one where you park behind a car and pull out). The trailer must also never cross the white lines of your lane (unless needed of course) which means making sure your trailer stays in lane at a roundabout for example.. You are expected to follow every rule you followed in your original test but to a better standard since you are a qualified driver they expect you to be more experienced. You will also be asked to hitch and unhitch a trailer (it's very easy, just remember the exact order they want you to do things) also there is an extended show me/tell me test to do at the start of the test. The trailer must also be a trailer with MAM more than 750kg and you must not be able to see the trailer out of the rear of your vehicle... basically it's all mirror work!! The test is £125 iirc and the rest will be tuition fee's, there will also be an option to hand over your license at the end of the test (to the driving examiner) and a new one will be sent out automatically, which means you will not need to pay to send it off.. Hope that helps.. Any queries give me a shout. Ben.

Thanks everyone :-) I'll sort out photo's when I get to the vehicle, not stored here at the moment! and the profile has been updated :-) Speaking of the classic, im looking at a p38 v8 tommorow - not quite the ruggish charm of the classic but a worthy vehicle non-the-less! Looked at a few, as you know finding a good one can be a trouble but im persistant... answer this, am I mad?

lol, thanks for the welcome guys

Snows been and gone down in the South East, range rover was not MOT'ed at the time... so think I might have missed the boat on this one. Unless we've got some more due? Looks like the majority of you have had fun tho.. ha!

Hi there, New here. My names Ben and I have a 1990 Range Rover 3.9 with LPG conversion, had it a while now it! It kinda sat on the back burner for a while as rebuilding my cosworth took most of the time up as well as the 90 defender. Now both are gone, this one is allowed out to play I paid little for it 18 months ago, did the head gaskets and renewed the top end (The usual range rover complaints) as well as new coil, leads, plugs aswell (the usuals). I've also rebuilt the LPG system which was a little old and tired as well as stripping and cleaning the LPG condenser. Shell wise it's pretty good, I've welded up 3 square plates on the sills for the mot and replaced 2 corroded brake pipes (the other side were brand new)! The rear x-member and body mounts are all good, boot floor, the rest of the sills, rear arches.. all the usual places are good! So it was worth saving! Even the Top and bottom rear hatches are rust free and shut. So i've been pleasantly surprised this one, havnt had to do much really.. apart from the above and little bits and bobs like a shagged steering damper. Oh yea and all electrics work, abs works and light goes out as it should! Snapped it up when I saw saw it 18 months ago... Goes to show ya you CAN find a good condition/solid RR Classic dirt cheap; they're not all bad. Ben.