Polonaise
Well-Known Member
Sure this is on here somewhere but can't seem to find the answer.
I have a 2003 long-wheel-base Renault Master with the bigger engine (can't remember what size), it is a coach-built conversion that is now 7 years old. I downsized to it from a 7.5t as wasn't eventing much and only had one ride but now find myself in the position of having two competing. My 'horses' are both just under 500kg. I knew I would be tight on weight but a friend recently found her brand new conversion was well over the advertised weight so today I checked it.
2.610 with me, full tank of fuel 50L water on board.
3.010 without me and less 80miles of fuel, with 1 horse, some tack and 25L water.
So with 2 horses, water, fuel and kit we'll be about 3.6/3.7t
I have a cat C driving license and understand these vans are capable of carrying more weight so hopefully not a safety issue. Am I likely to get points 1-200kg over weight? Are there insurance implications and would they find out? How would I set about up-rating and what's it likely to cost?
Or maybe I just need a bigger horse box
I have a 2003 long-wheel-base Renault Master with the bigger engine (can't remember what size), it is a coach-built conversion that is now 7 years old. I downsized to it from a 7.5t as wasn't eventing much and only had one ride but now find myself in the position of having two competing. My 'horses' are both just under 500kg. I knew I would be tight on weight but a friend recently found her brand new conversion was well over the advertised weight so today I checked it.
2.610 with me, full tank of fuel 50L water on board.
3.010 without me and less 80miles of fuel, with 1 horse, some tack and 25L water.
So with 2 horses, water, fuel and kit we'll be about 3.6/3.7t
I have a cat C driving license and understand these vans are capable of carrying more weight so hopefully not a safety issue. Am I likely to get points 1-200kg over weight? Are there insurance implications and would they find out? How would I set about up-rating and what's it likely to cost?
Or maybe I just need a bigger horse box