Maximum weight and non C1 licence

777
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edited September 2021 in Motorhomes #1

I currently do not have the C1 on licence because it elapsed at 70. Is it OK drive a motorhome of say 3650 kg MPTLM if the van is always loaded to a max weight of below 3500kg. In other words, is it the plated max weight that decides if a non C1 driver can drive, or the actual weight of the loaded vehicle. Thanks

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  • JVB66
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    edited September 2021 #2

    It is the plated weight as far as your licence is concernedfrown

  • 777
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    edited September 2021 #3

    Thanks very much, I guessed so, but grateful for the confirmation.

     

  • JVB66
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    edited September 2021 #4

    A friend of ours had exactly the same problem, and wondered if the MC could be plated lower and was advised by the manufacturer that it would not be possible?frown

  • LLM
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    edited September 2021 #5

    You can almost certainly have your van down plated.  I suggest you talk to SvTech.  A phone call or email will get you all the correct information at no cost.  It will then be up to you to decide how to proceed.  

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited September 2021 #6

    Down plating is fine providing it leaves you with sufficient pay load? Have you thought about getting your bigger licence restored?

    David

  • 777
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    edited September 2021 #7

    I have had, and passed my D4 medical to regain my C1, and my application has been with Swansea for over six weeks, but with their (unacceptable) delays, it may well be many weeks yet before it’s confirmed.  Meantime, I want to order a 3700kg MTPLM motorhome. I am sure I will be OK medically (I am a private pilot and have a current medical authorising me to carry passengers throughout Europe), but as I am 78 in November, I will have this medical ‘Sword of Damocles’ hanging over me every three years, which is why I would be more comfortable with a 3500kg limit..  

  • Navigateur
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    edited September 2021 #8

    As I understand the wording on the bit of the D1 application form that you don't send in, if you have had the entitlement in the past and are applying to reinstate it, you can drive with the entitlement while your application is with DVLA (other acronyms are available).

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  • 777
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    edited September 2021 #10

    It’s yet to be announced. The basic motorhome is 3500 kg, but with with the additions we want, it will have to be up-plated to 3700, (though the MIRO and payload not yet announced). We currently have a twin axle caravan, that has a payload of 300kg on an upgraded plate, but we don’t get anywhere near that.  Looks like I will have to accept the 3700kg, and keep fingers crossed for future medicals🤞🤞

  • triky auto
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    edited September 2021 #11

    A, C1 is liable for renewal every year ,as far as i know !! undecided.

  • LLM
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    edited September 2021 #12

    Every three years after 70.

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  • EmilysDad
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    edited September 2021 #14

    @ BoleroBoy ... (any weight over 75kg needs to be taken into account)

    It's been a while since I was under 75kg .... probably at school! 🙄

     

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  • EasyT
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    edited September 2021 #16


    The ONS said the average man in England was 5ft 9in (175.3cm) tall and weighed 13.16 stone (83.6kg). The average woman in England weighed 11 stone (70.2kg) and was 5ft 3in tall (161.6cm).13 Oct 2010

     

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  • EmilysDad
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    edited September 2021 #18

    In that case I'm just about average weight now ... I seem to have lost a stone somewhere over the last year .... 🤷‍♂️

    As for 120kg for 2 people .... there are lads at work who are that on their own! 😲

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  • EmilysDad
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    edited September 2021 #20

    I've just put my height, weight & age into the NHS BMI calculator & apparently I'm over weight (& I'm definitely not a body builder/sportsman type) 🤷‍♂️😲

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  • EasyT
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    edited September 2021 #22

    I lost 2'' of my waste over past 12 months or so mainly as being less active during the pandemic I decided to avoid snacking of any type. 

  • EmilysDad
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    edited September 2021 #23

    activity levels for me remained the same as normal for me during the last 18 months ... no such luck being furloughed for any one of us at our house - all key workers 😉

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