Can I tow a caravan with my car?

As of 2021, all drivers are able to tow a trailer or caravan with a maximum authorised mass (MAM) of up to 3,500kg without the need of any additional test. Drivers that passed their driving test before 1 January 1997 can drive a vehicle with a trailer or caravan that has a combined weight of up to 8,250kg MAM. Previously, drivers who passed their test after 1 January 1997 faced much tighter restrictions.

In addition to your driving licence, it is important to consider whether your car is suitable to tow your caravan. The maximum weight your car can tow is usually listed in the car’s handbook but remember that this will be based on the weight of a fully loaded car or caravan.