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Pulling a trailer safely

  • 26-06-2009 02:48PM
    #1
    Builderfromhell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,571 ✭✭✭


    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055602635

    In response to the above question regarding the regulations around a Pajero pulling a 6 wheel trailer I am curiouse to know;
    What are the regulations regarding towing trailers?
    I drive a 1997 Toyoat Hilux 2.4 Turbo diesel and often load sand in the back without a trailer. 1 ton yesterday. I was planning to get a trailer to pull stone, sand etc. regularly.
    I am not so much concerned about keeping within the law as being safe. ie. I don't want to kill or injure anyone.

    I didi not want to ask this question on the Pictures thread as it's going off topic.


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  • #2
    Slidey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,811 ✭✭✭✭Slidey


    Thanks for starting a new thread.

    If you look at the VIN plate it will tell you the max train weight for both the pick-up and trailer. Your Pick-up unladen weight is on your tax disk if taxed commercially.


  • #3
    aravan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 94 ✭✭aravan


    I don't make the rules. The people in Toyota and Mitsubishi etc. decide (through vigerous testing i'm sure) what the towing limit is.


  • #4
    101sean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,884 ✭✭✭101sean


    Either look in your handbook if you have it or do a search for the maximum recommended towing capacity and train weight for your vehicle. With over-run brakes it's usually 3.5t for the trailer, possibly a bit less. Trouble is a 2 or 3 axle Ifor Williams and the like will carry a lot more and the Hilux will pull it, stopping or loising control is a different matter:eek: As a builder I'm sure your aware of the weights of materials and wouldn't be tempted;) To really get in trouble big style, put a mini digger on the top, not that I know someones who's done it:rolleyes:

    The Garda around Tipp and Limerick have been checking trailers and weights recently. I don't know when you passed your test but they were catching a lot of drivers not entitled to tow over 750kg plus others grossly overloaded.


  • #5
    Slidey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,811 ✭✭✭✭Slidey


    I have posted this here before but will do it again in case people havent seen it.

    This is a VIN plate from a 07 Transit. The transit is under 3.5t so can be driven on a car licence and does not require a tachograph.

    f_DSC00117m_5c0822f.jpg

    This vehicle is part of a major fleet and because it regularly tows a combined weight of more than 3.5t has had a tacho fitted.

    f_DSC00115m_4b4aa41.jpg


    Legally it is now allowed a combined weight (van and trailer) of 6t with the right equipment.


  • #6
    peasant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,789 ✭✭✭✭peasant


    Isn't the 6000 the gross towing weight, i.e. the max. weight of vehicle, trailer and load ?


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  • #7
    Slidey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,811 ✭✭✭✭Slidey


    Yep, sorry, slip up on my part. Meant to say train weight. :o


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