Yes you can – in most cases.
If you have a standard UK Category B licence, you are allowed to tow heavier caravans than you could in the past. You no longer need to take a separate B+E test just to tow a larger caravan.
So what really matters is:
You’ll still see mentioned a lot that you can only tow a caravan up to 750 kg with a Category B licence. This is still true, but it’s no longer the main limit for most drivers.
If you passed your test after 1 January 1997:
You can tow caravans up to 3.5 tonnes on your driving licence, as long as your car is able to handle it. Your driving licence record will have been updated automatically once this change came into place, so you don’t need to do anything.
If you passed your driving test before 1st January 1997:
You were already allowed to drive a car and caravan combination up to a total weight of 8.25 tonnes. This hasn’t changed, so you can continue to do this.
Sometimes it’s nice to take a break from routine and do something a little different! Spending time in your caravan over Christmas gives you the chance to relax, slow down, and step away from the commercial chaos so you can enjoy a more slow and calm festive experience.
