Sarah Posted May 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 lol thanks Mick, will have a look at those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 On the new licence jobbie .. Can drive any of these Vans your suggesting, just cant driver the 7.5 tonners like ya used to be able to. Even if we get a long wheel base high top I'm ok on my licence so happy with that ... Wouldnt want to drive a 7.5ton to be honest lol .. Hmm ...second thoughts.. How many huskies could you get in a 7.5 ton Hmmmm.... Thought some more ... couldnt afford the house to go with it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 We have a merc sprinter bought it as a campervan > ex auxiluary ambulance (non emergency) 24,000 on clock when bought drives like a dream ,its got a fiberglass body that keeps cool in the summer never gets warm for the dogs but is freezing in the winter ,dogs cages are at the back doors bed is above and the rest is a campervan which we use nearly every week winter and summer . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siberianandy Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 well i would like to say on new licences you can drive anything up to a 3.5tonne van which is a big transit type like lucys and you can tow a trailer as long as car and trailer don't way more than 3.5tonnes or 3500kg i passed my test march 1999 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siberian_wolf Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 I would say the mercades sprinter van the LWB (Long Wheel Base) or MWB (Medium Wheel Base) may best for you if your wanting to sleep in it too. We have hired LWB sprinter vans before and they always drive really good and seem good on fuel consumption too. Heres a link for the sprinter: http://www2.mercedes-benz.co.uk/content/unitedkingdom/mpc/mpc_unitedkingdom_website/en/home_mpc/van/home/new_vans/new_vans_showroom/sprinter.html thanks Rich, hadn't thought about licence - don't think it will be a problem for me but maybe for marc as he only passed his test last year, will have to have a look into that if you need any help on licence sarah, let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted May 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 oh yeah duhh lol what can i drive then if i passed my test in June 1998? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siberianandy Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/WhatCanYouDriveAndYourObligations/DG_4022547 look at what catergories you have and this lists them all and what you can drive in each one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siberian_wolf Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 oh yeah duhh lol what can i drive then if i passed my test in June 1998? Depends what categories you have on your licence. Most people we have coming through our doors that passed around the same time have, what we call grandfather rights (sorry sarah, thats not saying your old though!) and you should be allowed to: Drive a car/van upto to 7.5 tonne (7500kgs) Drive a car and trailer Ride a moped upto 50cc with out having to take any further training or tests I am quite sure you are also allowed to drive a minibus too. Let me know your catergories (via PM if you want) and will let you know. You should be ok to drive a van, but its always best to double check Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex T Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 I passed in 99, with B, B1 and f,k,p on my license! So thats car and trailer up to 3500kg - I think! Am i right? As im sure i was told that i couldnt tow a trailer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siberianandy Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 alex thats right also vans upto 3500kg you can tow triler as long as car and trailer don't exceed 3500kg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted May 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Grandfather??? wtf ??? lmao Amy - got the same category codes on mine as Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siberian_wolf Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 B is car or any 4 wheeled vehicle that does not exceed the weight of 3.5tonnes (3500kgs) and no more than 8 passenger seats and can tow a trailer of no more than 750kg. B1 is tricycle or quad or any 3-4 wheeled vehicle that has an unladen weight of no more than 550kg if the letters are in italic then they are provsional categories which you can either get a certificate for, to validate them (i.e. italic P means provisional moped so you can take a CBT and get a certificate to validate that category) or pass a practical test for to gain the full licence. Looks like your lucky sarah, same codes as alex would mean you dont have "grandfather" rights lol on the downside it does mean you would have to take tests for what some others wouldnt need to. You should be ok to drive a large LWB van with the categories you already have. However I know the mercades sprinter can come in a 4.5/.3 tonne (4500kg/4300kg) in rare occasions so double check the van weight. If it is more than 3500kg then you would need to take a 7.5 tonne (A little lorry) test and get category C1. Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex T Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 That helps me out loads,thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siberian_wolf Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 That helps me out loads,thanks! no worries, if you want to pull a trailer over 750kg you will have to take a car and trailer test to get the category B+E on your licence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted May 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Fantastic Amy - added to rep thanks v v much xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siberian_wolf Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 no worries sarah, I cant imagine the amount of time Ive said things like that, lol always being asked what someone can ride or drive on their licence, lol. Let us know what van you get, maybe we can help you name her/him lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted May 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 lmao yeah deff will have a poll on the name lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Mines a VW LT35....its a great van and prefer it to all the others on offer...at work we have VWs Mercs and Renaults. Will be fine on a normal car liscence....will keep an eye out for u!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 We have just bought a VW T4 SWB Transporter. We also considered Merc Vito vans but mec bitis are a LOT more expensive the VW bits and for the same size of vehicle the T4 has a bit more internal space. I would steer clear of Fords if you don't want to get stuck in mud. I would say for 4 dogs you would want a LWB transporter or equivalent. Also bear in mind that the 3500kg limit is the maximum gross weight so if you have kitted it out with heavy stuff you will have to make sure the total weight is not over the 3500kg. I dont know what the rules are for older licences but for new ones the maximum weight you can tow on a standard licence is 750kg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyn Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 Sara, we have an XLWB hi-roof Iveco Turbo daily. You've not seen it (I was 'between vans' and roughing it in a hired transit last time you saw me with a van). You do need C1 on your license to drive ours, it's a 5 tonne payload (little longer than the biggest sprinter). Next time your over, pop round and have a look as its converted now. 15 cages (double-decked) Sleeping for 4 easily Heating, kitchen and a few other home comforts, and will also have an Awning 'living space' on the side when we have fitted it. Its kitted out similar to Lucy's, though we had to sacrifice one side of the living area to put in 4 of the cages, as we prefer one dog to a cage (makes life so much easier!) Carries 2 rigs on the back door, though sled has to go inside should we need that (too long to hang on the back). Originally had a 2.8 turbo engine, which I blew up on the M25, so now has a 2.5 turbo engine, which pulls very well and its pretty good on fuel. I'll try and upload some photos this week for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted July 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 oh fab thx Lyn, added to rep - wow 15 cages - MARC we need more huskies!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siberian_wolf Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 great reply lynn, added to rep we have a van now you will see it at the camping trip. Its only a small one though, we have a Vauxhall Vivaro SWB. It was a crewcab one but I think jamie is taking the spare 3 rear seat out when we go to wales so can put the crates in there. All I know about it is its white, turbo diesel, its brilliant on fuel, it has a yellow flashing light on the roof! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greilly1976 Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 just to add my 2 pence worth i used to work for citroen and i do like the relays which you can drive on a car licence and they are easy to work on also just something to think about ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyn Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 oh fab thx Lyn, added to rep - wow 15 cages - MARC we need more huskies!!! Meanwhile, Im sat here thinking "We need more CAGES!" (If things go as planned, will be one short next year, but two of those 15 will comfortably house two dogs, so should be ok) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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