see this is where im confused, i passed my test in 2008, according to the gobblygook on the gov website i can tow anything providing the car and the trailer doesnt go over 3500kgs. iv looked around and the maximum authorised mass of the freelander is 2080kgs theoretically i can tow a trailer plated up to 1420 kgs. thats how i read it anyways. thats why im confused
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That is correct, but being able to tow 1420kg isn’t a great deal of use, once you take the unladen weight of the trailer into account.
A few years ago I just bit the bullet and did a quick trailer course. It’s quite expensive (£400) and very silly - you basically follow the format of the artic test. It’s like taking your driving test again, in order to be able to do what most people can do automatically. A moneymaker for the test centres.
However, the lads at the Exeter test centre were really good, and well-versed in whipping experienced drivers back into shape.
Just go with what they tell you, and don’t bother arguing or thinking.
1. My Defender’s mirrors fold outwards into towing configuration - why are you duct-taping caravan mirrors on?
2. Why do I have to wear this smelly hi-vis jacket?
3. Why do I need to switch off the engine each time I get out to check the hitch position?
4. Oh, I have to steer like THAT again, do I?
... are some of the comments to keep to yourself
