If your tow vehicle has a GVW of less than 3.5 tonnes then the maximum permissible weight of any trailer you pull will also be 3.5 tonnes. This is only applicable if the trailer is fitted with either an overrun or electrical braking system.
Make regular checks of the tyres on your trailer or truck. These tyres are under exceptional load and often wear unevenly, so make sure that you check the inside and the outside of the tyre for bulges, flat spots or damage to the walls.
I have spoken to a number of guys who I see when I am out collecting and delivering cars with my 3.5 tonne recovery truck and they say they can run their large (AA size 7.5 tonne) recovery trucks without a tacho as it is for recovery, is this true? If so I might switch over to a larger breakdown tru...View Entire Thread
Nestled against the Irish Sea where the River Derwent meets the coast, Workington is an ancient market town with some areas that date as far back as the Romans. For many years Iron and Steel making have been the main industries in the town, however manufacturing of these products has now completely ceased and the Workington is looking towards tourism for future growth.