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Feb 22nd, 2009, 16:50 | #1 |
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What weight can I tow?
Thinking of buying a caravan and does anybody know what weight I can legally tow? Unfortunately I didnt get the owners handbook with my car (though i did get all the service history) so I cant look up the max tow weight. BTW its a 2001 S60 2.0T (manual) Also anyone got any recommendations for towbars? Fitting is not an issue, just the best to buy would help.
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Feb 22nd, 2009, 23:44 | #2 |
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1600kg is the limit for the car, i have a brink detacable towbar with the plugin electrics
i have towed my track car and trailer that weights 1575 Kg all in with ease. |
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Mar 10th, 2009, 23:13 | #3 |
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S60VE39Nochance. It doesnt matter what the book says about what the car will tow. Unless you are extremely experienced in towing the recommended maximum wieght of your caravan should not exceed 85% of the kerb side weight of your car. OK some people will tow up to 100% of the kerb side weight of the car - go over that and you run the risk of your caravan snaking and turning you over.
Suggest you have a look at this site http://www.whattowcar.com/ Happy towing. murtonia97-940 |
Mar 11th, 2009, 08:06 | #4 |
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Think the Class 1 HGV licence I have held for the last 22yrs has given me enough experience in towing. As I put in the original post, I dont have the handbook for the car so needed to know the kerbweight to determine the 85%.
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Mar 11th, 2009, 12:11 | #5 |
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1533kgs is roughly the kerbweight for a 2003 model with the same engine. Hope that helps.
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