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Chalkie0456

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Hi All, I have heard that there are some important changes to caravan and motorhomes soon.
Can anyone tell me what they are please.

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Where did you hear / read about this?

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I haven't heard anything.

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Probably just the proposed upgrading of post ‘97 licences to B+E without having to take an extra test. This was supposed to happen this month but has now been postponed. Anybody with a pre ‘97 licence can also drive a rigid vehicle up to 7.5tonnes MaM but I don’t think this is being reinstated as well so anybody with post ‘97 licence will still need to take another test if they want to drive a motorhome over 3.5tonnes MaM.

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Does that answer your question Chalkie ?

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Theres a rumour that they are going to start making them watertight, and so they dont drop to bits on the first outing. Or, it could be just hearsay.

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Quote: Originally posted by Mick S. on 22/11/2021
Theres a rumour that they are going to start making them watertight, and so they dont drop to bits on the first outing. Or, it could be just hearsay.

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Quote: Originally posted by Mick S. on 22/11/2021
Theres a rumour that they are going to start making them watertight, and so they dont drop to bits on the first outing. Or, it could be just hearsay.

If they did that we would have nothing to talk about

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Quote: Originally posted by Mick S. on 22/11/2021
Theres a rumour that they are going to start making them watertight, and so they dont drop to bits on the first outing. Or, it could be just hearsay.

That would be a first but we can only hope lol

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Quote: Originally posted by Chalkie0456 on 21/11/2021
Hi All, I have heard that there are some important changes to caravan and motorhomes soon.
Can anyone tell me what they are please.

Probably the ban of gas and fossil fuelled heating systems.

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Quote: Originally posted by Bernie47 on 23/11/2021

Quote: Originally posted by Chalkie0456 on 21/11/2021
Hi All, I have heard that there are some important changes to caravan and motorhomes soon.
Can anyone tell me what they are please.

Probably the ban of gas and fossil fuelled heating systems.

That will make for interesting camping. OMG no barbecue?

Chalkie0456

28/11/2021 at 11:01am
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Sorry I have had trouble with internet sending and receiving.
It was the weight issue which doesn't affect me.
Thanks for getting back to me with your witticism's

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Quote: Originally posted by Ancient Uncle on 23/11/2021

That will make for interesting camping. OMG no barbecue?

Of course, there will be BBQs, using as all do charcoal, it will only be the gas out door ovens, grills and griddles that will go, not actual BBQs.

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Quote: Originally posted by billy on 21/11/2021
Probably just the proposed upgrading of post ‘97 licences to B+E without having to take an extra test. This was supposed to happen this month but has now been postponed. Anybody with a pre ‘97 licence can also drive a rigid vehicle up to 7.5tonnes MaM but I don’t think this is being reinstated as well so anybody with post ‘97 licence will still need to take another test if they want to drive a motorhome over 3.5tonnes MaM.

Post last edited on 21/11/2021 17:03:28

they have stopped doing the extra test but as yet have not altered the law.. i think its all connected with the shortage of truck drivers and they dont have the time..

i assume the law will be altered one day but as yet it has not been..

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HGV examiners also do trailer tests so the idea of giving everybody E on their licence is to allow more HGV tests to be conducted. The licence rules were changed in ‘97 for reasons of safety & this rather ill thought out change has now been postponed.

No reason has been given but maybe second thoughts for safety reasons ? No E tests are being conducted which leaving those wanting to tow a larger caravan in limbo right now.

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