when you have to tow a trailer Doubts arise:

Can I take it with a “B” driving license (the normal one for passenger cars)?

The Class B permit is sufficient to tow trailers with a GVW* less than or equal to 750 Kg.
In the case of trailers over 750 kg, it is sufficient as long as:

  • The MMA* of the trailer is less than the tare weight of the vehicle.
  • The sum of the MMA* of the trailer + MMA* of the vehicle is less than 3,500Kg.

If you do not comply with the previous conditions, the B+E card is required.

* MMA: maximum authorized mass.

Should I get insurance for my trailer?

  • In trailers of less than 750 kg. They are covered with the same vehicle insurance as long as the company is notified.
  • In trailers over 750 kg. If they need independent insurance.

Identification of a trailer

  • All trailers must have a stamped identification number and a rating plate.
  • This numbering must coincide with the trailer's technical sheet.

What documentation and obligations does a trailer of less than 750 kg have?

  • These trailers are not registered.
  • They need a technical sheet issued by their manufacturer.
  • They do not pay road tax.
  • They travel with vehicle insurance, but this must be communicated to the insurance company.
  • They must carry a copy of the vehicle's license plate behind them.

What documentation and obligations does a trailer of more than 750 kg have?

  • These trailers must be registered by the traffic department and consequently pay road tax and insurance separately.
  • They need a technical sheet issued by their manufacturer.
  • They have two license plates on the back: the one from the red trailer, and the copy from the towing vehicle.
  • They must have a reversing light.
  • It will undergo periodic MOT inspections.

What should be taken into account when purchasing a trailer?

  • That this be delivered with the relevant documentation.
  • Have the appropriate license for your drag.
  • That the MMR* of the towing vehicle allows it to be towed.
  • It is necessary to carry a fire extinguisher.
  • The weight you want to carry.
  • The functions that must be fulfilled.

* MMR: Maximum Towable Mass, indicates the maximum MMA that the trailer to be towed can have.

OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS

  • Do not exceed the load kilos.
  • Grease the hitch in all its points every year.
  • Check the lights when the trailer is hitched to the vehicle.
  • Check tire pressure every six months.

The information contained on this page is based on the Highway Code, however it is only a guide.
It is everyone's responsibility to document the laws in force at all times.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact our customer service department: info@rcomanche.com

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