I seem to be going around in circles(like our current Goverment)...I need to know whether a FL2 would be ok 100% complying with U.K and E.U law to tow a Double Horse Trailer (950kg) and two ponies (about 400 to 500kg each hairy monster).
This means the total weight to tow would be just under the 2000kg....however I have read that the Gross Vehicle Weight (FL2 2505kg) must be more than the horsebox Max Gross Weight which is 2600kg. Max Gross Weight is also known as MAM just to confuse things.
I know a Disco would be ideal but the running costs are

Can anyone enlighten me please

Yoke the nags onto the front of the FL2. You will soon save enough fuel cash to buy a D3 so you can return the favour and tow them around  At work
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Rumour has it that Russian Scientists have developed a way of turning horse into fuel to power a normal car. My mates will be queing up to muck out then.

Previous statement about Russian scientists not true in any respect and never will be

bury for 10 million years... instant oil
Or use it to fertilise a crop of oilseed rape..12mths later biofuel or bottle the oil and sell it as my uncle does http://www.wharfevalleyfarms.co.uk/ At work
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You can use it for cooking too

Oven Roasted Sea Bass Stuffed with Herbs

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"In the case of light trailers, that are less than 3500kg in maximum laden weight, there is not any specified relationship in UK law between the weight of the towing vehicle and the weight of the trailer.

For M1 category vehicles (motor vehicles used for the carriage of passengers and comprising not more than eight seats in addition to the driver's seat) the maximum permissible trailer weight is quoted by the vehicle manufacturer. If this is exceeded it is possible that the Courts or Insurance Companies may take the view that this constitutes a danger.

The maximum laden weight of a trailer, which may be towed by a light goods vehicle depends on both:

* the stated gross train weight of the towing vehicle (GTW) and
* the vehicle manufacturer's recommended maximum permissible trailer weight.

Neither the maximum permissible trailer weight nor the maximum gross train weight (the laden weight of the trailer plus the laden weight of the towing vehicle) should be exceeded.

It is possible that the stated gross train weight is less than the sum of the stated maximum permissible laden weight of the towing vehicle and the stated maximum permissible laden trailer weight. In this case the towing vehicle and the trailer must be loaded such that each does not exceed its individual maximum limit and the sum of both does not exceed the maximum gross train weight.

It is not a requirement to display a notice of the unladen weight of the trailer or the towing vehicle, unless the towing vehicle is either a motor tractor or a locomotive, as defined in the C&U. "




Sounds like as long as you dont exceed the towing weight for your car you can use a trailer capable of carrying more weight than you can legally tow, At work
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Thanks CG, thats the way I kinda see it as well. I have heard mention of EU laws that are enforced as well but I cannot seem to locate them at the mo.

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You can use it for cooking too

Oilseed rape oil is mainly a cooking oil, other uses are industrial oils,soap making and bio-diesel At work
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I believe the max braked towable weight of the fl2 is 2000kg - so 950kg plus say 2x450kg and you sneak in under the limit. 07 Freelander 2 TD4SE Tambora Flame, side steps, privacy glass, mud flaps, boot liner and a tow bar. Ok it's the Wifes but she lets me drive it occasionally - if I've been good!