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[OT] but related to my B A R F question

I've been talking to a couple of friends here in the colonies about providing assistance to B A R F. However, we thought that while LRs, especially Defenders, are a great way of carting the necessary supplies to the Balkans, what about a Ford F-350 with a GCWR of 26,000 US pounds and a fifth wheel trailer. How would the EU view such a vehicle? Would it be considered a commercial vehicle? An articulated? What about having license plates from either Canada or the US?

Before I commit myself to this endevour, these are just some of the answers I'm looking for.

I've posted the URL for those who may not be familiar with the vehicle in question and the URL for the trailer. Thanks and take care.

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Jeffrey S Austin
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The rig you're talking about is fairly common - but in a custom camper conversion in Europe (some very nice custom jobs too actually). If not a camper, you're probably going to get a lot of hassle (charity type jaunt or not) as it will be immediately seen as commercial and likely you'll need appropriate insurance and documentation concomitant with this.

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Mother

Are we into the realms of needing to have a taco fitted?

Reply to
SteveG

There's two questions at the heart of this.

a) is the vehicle itself a 'commercial vehicle' (and there's different classes within that of course). My Nissan is a commercial vehicle, but has no other special requirements (other than expensive insurance!).

b) is the operation of the vehicle commercial - i.e. is it being run for money

An F350 is not a HGV. In the UK it is an LCV (taxation class), just like the Navara (AFAIR). I can't imagine you will need a tacho fitting.

Once you get to HGV, the tacho is the least of your worries. An Operators Licence (O-licence) may be required - exams, certificates etc etc.

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Tim Hobbs

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