[Anonymous]

I've missed most of this argument, so must agree with Jonathon. I do not have an LGV license - yet. But there is no way I would drive anything bigger than our EuraMobil without one, regardless of the law.

I knocked off part of the side trim on our van. Not because I am a woman, but because I am a car driver and when you get stressed or panic you resort to pre-programming. To drive larger I need new defaults!

Lizzie

 

[Anonymous]

Couldn't agree more Jonathon. We have looked into driving large vehicles quite a lot and it's very concerning... 1) the number of RV dealers who actively encourage you to drive one without an LGV test (they often don't have one themselves), 2) the number of people driving larger motorhomes without a class C or C+E when they legally should have one, 3) the number of people who actually think it doesn't make a difference.

It makes sense to be prepared on so many levels - you'll drive it better, bang it up less, be less likely to damage other people and property, plus your insurance will actually be valid etc...

Lizzie
(booked in for LGV medical in 2 weeks, next stop theory!)

 

[Anonymous]

Am I on the ball or what!!

Wow, the man's on fire, blew my socks off!!!

And I thought you'd come to break the fight up :lol:

Lizzie

 

[Anonymous]

I was unfortunate to have two accidents within a short period of time, whilst driving a 31ft RV. On neither of the occasions was my driving licence qualification taken into consideration, or requested.
Having taken my driving test whilst in the Army back in 1964. My old licence tells me I can drive just about anything that moves on wheels.

 

[Anonymous]

Our new van will be taxed as a private LGV. It will need to be driven by someone with an LGV license. This has been checked with all the proper legal people.

Not sure about conversions, I was under the impression that motorhomes still occupy a grey area in many parts of the law/highway code/dvla etc.. and have decided to err on the side of caution in all respects.


Lizzie

 

[Anonymous]

In answer to George Telford. I passed my test for HGV in the Army in 1964 and my motorcycle test in 1969, also in the Army. I still only have the old paper licence, which states Class A, D, E. Class A says I can drive just about anything excepting those covered by D and E. I have tried to find a direct conversion to the newer style licence without any joy so far. Maybe someone else has the answer. :?:

 

[Anonymous]

I have met a number of people driving such vehicles without the correct license and, frankly, I think they're idiots. As I see it you need a C license to drive over 7.5T and it's stupid to decide to break the law on the basis that 'everyone else does it' and gets away with it.

This is clearly a grey area (similar to A-frames and towing) that I think most of the police etc. choose to ignore it - probably to avoid arguments like this one :wink:

Enjoy
Lizzie

P.S. love the bus Jonathon !

 

[Anonymous]

George, you too are only expressing an opinion.

idiot and stupid may be your personal opinion of Ray and others here

It is not. Some people just delight in mis-quoting and provoking others.

personal abuse is frowned upon, actually in some circumstances its ilegal and even criminal

Shame we can't take our own advice isn't it. I have noted that many of your comments are not only personally insulting but bordering on libelous.

Bye bye
Lizzie