26 Jul 2011 1:58 PM:

Sorry Guslopez-to clarify,when you say if the trailer is 750kg it will only need ITV and fincha technica-do you mean if it is up to 750kg? Mine is more than this but is under 3500.At a guess I would think it is around 900kg loaded.

Does this mean I need only the ITV and fincha technica? If so,do I just go to the Town Hall and pay the 200euros when I get there or does the trailer need some kind of MOT test?

What paperwork will I need for this? Also-if I don`t get the documents until I get to my destination,how will I be covered for the drive down through Spain?

sorry to be asking so much but it`s all new to me

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26 Jul 2011 1:20 PM:

Hi........thanks for your reply.The Disco is on UK plates and my insurance covers me to tow the trailer but I`ve read that the trailer needs it`s own policy for Spanish laws as well as it`s own road tax and ITV.My trailer is 4 m in length including towbar and has a gross laden weight of 1400kg.

 

To be honest,I`m worried about it-although as I said before,I`ve never ever been stopped by the police out there-so I`m thinking of taking my van instead.Was doing the car/trailer thing so I would have a car to get around in whilst there,but I`ll have to make do with the van.

Thanks again.

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25 Jul 2011 12:00 AM:

Hi - I am planning to tow my trailer from UK to the Costa Del Sol with musical equipment in eg.drums,amplifiers etc.I will be there for about 2 weeks- using it 4 or 5 times then towing it back to UK.There will be 4 other people travelling(the band) and the vehicle is a Landrover Discovery.

The trailer is a twin wheeled box trailer net weight 500kg-laden weight 1400kg.The loaded weight will not be anywhere near this maximum although I suspect will be a little over 750kg.

What I cant seem to get a definite answer about from anywhere on the net is-will I be legal driving this trailer/car combination or do I need insurance,MOT and tax for the trailer.If so-where do I get the MOT done ? Uk or Spain ? Also how strict are they on these laws-I`ve been driving in Spain a couple of months of the year for 20 years and never ever been stopped,but it`s sods law for me to be stopped this time!

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