Technical information

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Chapter 2 CARAVAN & TOW VEHICLE
Caution: In extreme cases where it is necessary to raise a wheel off the ground for
levelling purposes, further adequate support should be applied under the wheel
so that the corner steadies do not take any undue strain.
Towing brackets
All tow cars registered since 1 August 1998 must be fitted with a European
type-approved towing bracket, by law. It is recommended that other cars
not affected by this law use only towing brackets designed and tested to
British Standard BS (AU) 114b, or ISO 3853.
Driving licences
A driver passing a test after 1 January 1997 is restricted to a car/caravan
combination not exceeding 3500kg maximum laden weight, and where
the maximum loaded weight of the caravan does not exceed the unladen
weight of the car. New drivers outside these rules will need to take an
additional driving test. Existing drivers who passed a test before 1 January
1997 are not affected.