GROSS WEIGHT - keep it simple please

peterpinkhouse

The Government site talks of "gross weight", and the current need for ALL trailers over 750kg in gross weight to be registered and carry appropriate plates.

In simple terms (no political discussions please), and when referring to a caravan, what does this term mean?
I assume it means "caravan's weight when fully loaded and ready to set off to Spain " 😁

Tinwheeler

Essentially, yes. It’s the caravan's MTPLM which, to stay legal, should never be exceeded.

There is a discussion thread on the subject of trailer plates on this forum and also a bit of advice in the overseas info section -

https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/overseas-holidays/useful-information/travelling-in-europe/driving-in-europe/

Lutz

Yes, as Tinwheeler says, it's the plated MTPLM that counts, not the actual weight.

Kelteglow

Also what size of Number plate must I have .Thanks Bob

Tinwheeler

It’s all on the DVLA website👍🏻

eribaMotters

https://clubtogether.caravanclub.co.uk/discussion/comment/887252#Comment_887252

Just e-mail your paperwork here:-

Trailer & Caravan Registration Number Plate for sale from Western Towing

I had my plate within 24 hrs.

Colin

Lutz

https://clubtogether.caravanclub.co.uk/discussion/comment/883910#Comment_883910

By the way, it's the MTPLM shown on the statutory plate, not the MTPLM that's on the label next to the door that counts. In most cases, it will be what most people understand to be the "uprated" MTPLM.