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Thread #111118   Message #2337921
Posted By: John MacKenzie
11-May-08 - 06:19 PM
Thread Name: BS: What car would you recommend? (UK)
Subject: RE: BS: What car would you recommend? (UK)
Well I'm sure Sal that you know about towing weight regs etc, but just in case.


"Towing caravans

For towing caravans, existing general guidance recommends that the laden weight of the caravan does not exceed 85% of the unladen weight of the car. In the majority of cases, caravans and small trailers towed by cars should be within the new category B threshold."


I tow a 23 foot caravan, or a 19 foot boat, and I have looked into the possibility of buying a smaller vehicle, but it doesn't stack up. For my requirements I need a vehicle that will pull 2 tons, and in spite of the increase in road tax next year, I have opted for another 2.5 litre Diesel Discovery, as it will not knacker it to tow that weight.
So you need to consider these facts when buying a towing vehicle.

Giok