Towing help please

[EmMa111]

Hello
I drive a 2013 freelander 2
And have a single ifor Williams trailer (weighs 780)
I have a cat b licence so my understanding is that without passing an extra test is that I can tow as long as I don’t go over 3500 in total for the weight of the loaded trailer and car
I’ve been to the weigh bridge and my fully loaded car, trailer and horse weighs 3400 so I assumed I was ok
However I’ve since heard that in order to make it legal for me to tow I need to down plate my trailer ? As if I fully loaded it it would be over weight even though I never will as I can only put once horse in anyway
The plate on my trailer is in German so I’m not sure what it means anyway
I’m very confused any advise appreciated

 

[ROG]

answered here = https://forums.horseandhound.co.uk/threads/welcome-to-hho-towing-clinic.490195/post-14349518

 

[EmMa111]

Thanks rog
I’ve looked at vehicle spec says gvw 2505 is that the weight I’m going off for the car it’s self ?
if so would that mean 2505 plus trailer 780 so only leaves me with 215 for a horse ?
to keep on b lic under 3500 ?
thanks for you help it’s much appreciated

 

[ROG]

Thanks rog
I’ve looked at vehicle spec says gvw 2505 is that the weight I’m going off for the car it’s self ?
if so would that mean 2505 plus trailer 780 so only leaves me with 215 for a horse ?
to keep on b lic under 3500 ?
thanks for you help it’s much appreciated

With a GVW of 2505 it means the max trailer plated MAM on a B licence is 995
At 995 with an empty weight of 780 means a max trailer load of 215 = minature shetland pony me thinks!!

Solutions
Pass B+E test
or
get vehicle with a GVW around 2100