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diesel_jim



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De nada mi amigo.
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Why is it a legal requirement?
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nicks wrote:
Why is it a legal requirement?

The caravan's wider than the normal mirrors.
The law requires I should be able to see to the rear of the caravan.
Simples.
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Never heard of that one -

I tow this around -



Not had any problems yet.

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nicks wrote:
Never heard of that one - Not had any problems yet.

Ignorance of the law is no excuse.
If you can see clearly to the rear of whatever you are towing then you don't need extended mirrors.
i.e. It's the same width or narrower than the towing vehicle.

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nicks



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i'll have a look into that then

the RIB has a beam of 2.8m so alot wider than the Defender
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Hi there!

Thanks for all you help but finally I decide to give up the auction. 29 GBP + post for each sound quite expensive.

Thanks in advance I will see another solution. Eduardo

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I'f I come across any more at £12 each, would you like me to buy some?
I could always sell them on if you changed your mind.
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nicks wrote:
Why is it a legal requirement?





Taken from the direct.gov.uk website



Quote:
Fit towing mirrors if you need them
If your caravan or trailer is wider than the narrowest part of the rear of the towing vehicle, you must by law fit towing mirrors. These mirrors must be E-marked (mirrors with this mark meet EU requirements).

If you are towing blind (without towing mirrors) or using illegal mirrors (not E-marked) you can be:

•prosecuted by the police
•given three points on your licence
•fined up to £1,000





The "wolf" XD longer mirror arm is part # RRC 8443. not sure how much is it from LR, prolly quite a bit, but it's the same arm used on some Leyland/DAF vans (like the Post Office use), so you may get one from a DAF dealer or breakers (same thing isn't it? Rolling with laughter )
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Eduardo,

I will be going back to work at the end of the month- I will see what I can find for you Wink (You will probably have to pm me on the 1st Nov)

Glyn Sheep
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diesel_jim wrote:
.....dealer or breakers (same thing isn't it? Rolling with laughter )

I know lots of people who break things but not many dealers. Rolling Eyes
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Laurie wrote:
diesel_jim wrote:
.....dealer or breakers (same thing isn't it? Rolling with laughter )

I know lots of people who break things but not many dealers. Rolling Eyes



I know dealers who break things! Whistle
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Thanks guys for all your help.

Glyn, Laurie if you found a pair below 20£ each will be great.
We will keep in Touch.

Thanks again Eduardo

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[quote]Fit towing mirrors if you need them
If your caravan or trailer is wider than the narrowest part of the rear of the towing vehicle, you must by law fit towing mirrors. These mirrors must be E-marked (mirrors with this mark meet EU requirements).[quote]

Thats ok then, because the trailer is the same width as the Defender.
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....but can you see clearly to the rear?
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