Restrictions
Weight / Driver Restrictions for the information of persons wishing to drive the Auto-Trail Apache 700SE Motorhome.
- Auto-Trail Apache 700SE has an unladen weight of 3200kg
- Auto-Trail Apache 700SE is MAM 3850kg
- The payload of the Auto-Trail Apache 700SE is 650kg
The categories on a driving licence stipulate the type and weight of the vehicle that you are qualified to drive (subject to health restrictions).
If you passed your driving test before 1 January 1997, Category B (car licence) allows you to drive stipulated vehicles including Motorhomes up to MAM 7500kg. (MAM is Maximum Authorised Mass).
If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, Category B (car licence) allows you to drive stipulated vehicles including Motorhomes up to MAM 3500kg.
For the Auto-Trail Apache 700SE, the weight of the vehicle including its payload must be kept below 3500kg. This allows for a payload of 300kg. This payload weight will include all passengers travelling in the vehicle and all additional equipment, clothing etc. If weight/driving licence is an issue, all/some unnecessary items can be removed prior to hire.
For detailed information regarding Vehicle Category Descriptions visit the DVLA website.
From the DVLA website:
“If you passed your driving test before 1 January 1997 and have the vehicle category C1 on your licence you can drive a vehicle of a weight between 3500kg to 7500kg MAM with a small trailer weighing up to 750kg. If you have the vehicle category C1+E you can drive a vehicle of a weight between 3500kg to 7500kg MAM with a trailer weighing up to 750kg or a combined weight, vehicle and trailer, of up to 8250kg MAM. If you passed your driving test on or after the 1 January 1997 you are limited to driving vehicles up to 3500kg MAM, having not more than 8 passenger seats with a trailer up to 750kg”.