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Driving test in a campervan

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  • 18-02-2013 5:03pm
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    shadow1100
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭


    Hi
    I am applying for a test for a C1 licence.
    I just need it to drive a campervan, I don't particularly want to do the test in a ridgid truck (C licence). I am finding it hard to find an instructor with a vehicle over 3500kg and under 7000kg in the Tipperary area.I was wondering could I do the test in my campervan it's left hand drive or what would be the implications of this.
    Any advice much appreciated. Thanks


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    Motor-Ed
    Registered Users Posts: 348 ✭✭Motor-Ed


    shadow1100 wrote: »
    Hi
    I am applying for a test for a C1 licence.
    I just need it to drive a campervan, I don't particularly want to do the test in a ridgid truck (C licence). I am finding it hard to find an instructor with a vehicle over 3500kg and under 7000kg in the Tipperary area.I was wondering could I do the test in my campervan it's left hand drive or what would be the implications of this.
    Any advice much appreciated. Thanks

    http://www.rsa.ie/Documents/Learner%20Drivers/Third%20Directive/Link%206%20Representative%20vehicles%20for%20the%20driving%20test%20@%2018th%20July%202012.pdf

    Here is the link you need.
    All depends on whether the vehicle is pre or post 04 and if it has a weight plate as this is the only accepted way to prove weight requirements
    If its post I think it fails on many of the specs
    Also it must be Irish reg taxed etc etc


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    shadow1100
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭shadow1100


    Thanks Motor-ED.
    The camper weight is 3850kg. It seems for the test the vehicle has to be at least 4000kg.
    Just have to find someone with a large van to hire or any ideas.
    Thanks


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    Motor-Ed
    Registered Users Posts: 348 ✭✭Motor-Ed


    That's the GVW 4000kg
    That's not the same as the unladen weight

    For example a Transit van could weigh 1500kg
    But have a Gross vehicle weight of 3000kg
    Has the camper a weight plate and what year is it?


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    Del2005
    Registered Users Posts: 18,915 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    shadow1100 wrote: »
    Thanks Motor-ED.
    The camper weight is 3850kg. It seems for the test the vehicle has to be at least 4000kg.
    Just have to find someone with a large van to hire or any ideas.
    Thanks

    Do the C test, if you can't find a local school with a C1 class truck.

    I don't know of any company that'll hire a vehicle to someone on a learners permit and even if they did hiring a C1 truck for practice and the test will be a lot more hassle than just doing C, as most don't supply insurance so you may need to sort that out.

    Do you know anyone who has a C1, or C, for more than two years to drive with? If not then you'll have to use a school for practice before your test


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    shadow1100
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭shadow1100


    Motor-Ed wrote: »
    That's the GVW 4000kg
    That's not the same as the unladen weight

    For example a Transit van could weigh 1500kg
    But have a Gross vehicle weight of 3000kg
    Has the camper a weight plate and what year is it?

    The year is 1995. The gvw is 3850kg. Does the year make any difference
    Thanks


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    Motor-Ed
    Registered Users Posts: 348 ✭✭Motor-Ed


    shadow1100 wrote: »
    The year is 1995. The gvw is 3850kg. Does the year make any difference
    Thanks

    Unfortunately the vehicle doesn't reach GVW for pre or post 04 Spec. Back to drawing board, it seems Advise suggesting you do Cat C is looking most likely option


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