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In South Korea, towing a caravan over 750 kg requires a special license with a difficult exam. At a Japanese show, compact models under 750 kg are presented that need no special license.
In South Korea, towing caravans and trailers with a gross weight over 750 kg requires a special light-trailer towing license. The exam includes complex reverse maneuvering with a trailer, and a score of at least 90 out of 100 is needed to pass.
At the Japan Camping Car Show 2026, compact caravans are showcased that require no special driving license. The key condition is that the trailer's gross weight does not exceed 750 kg. Some models can be towed even by passenger cars, offering an affordable alternative to more expensive motorhomes.
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In South Korea, towing a caravan weighing over 750 kg requires a special light trailer towing license. The exam involves complex reverse maneuvering w...
In South Korea, towing a caravan weighing over 750 kg requires a special light trailer towing license. The exam involves complex reverse maneuvering with a trailer, and a score of at least 90 out of 100 is required to pass.
The Japan Camping Car Show 2026 featured compact travel trailers that can be towed without a special driving license. The main requirement is that the...
The Japan Camping Car Show 2026 featured compact travel trailers that can be towed without a special driving license. The main requirement is that the trailer's gross vehicle weight remains under 750 kg. Some models are light enough to be towed by standard passenger cars, offering a more affordable alternative to motorhomes.
Updated: 13.06.2026
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