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Mass in service is the weight to go by. That figure includes the unladen weight of the car plus fluids to operate and 75kg EU directive 95/48/EC driver / fuel. It excludes any components added by the dealer i.e. towbar, optional spare wheel, etc.

Some car handbooks may not include the 75kg. My car handbook makes it very clear that the kerbweight does include the 75kg and is the same weight as the mass in service in the V5C.

So, 1565kg x 0.85 = 1330kg to be within the 85% guideline ratio, which you are. So no worries you are well within the guidelines and law.

Quote: Originally posted by Grampian91 on 03/7/2013

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What car is it? Mass in service of 1565 and a gross weight of 1930 seems rather low.

Barely enough to carry 4 adult passengers never mind luggage.

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Quote: Originally posted by Grampian91 on 03/7/2013

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I dont have the figures for that. What is on the chassis plate?

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The CC recommend 40Bhp per ton minimum within the matcing service, which is based on the GTW, what the engine is pulling, however engine torque is the main factor to consider. My caravan is 100kg lighter than yours (in the match), take that into account, so you may have to use your gears more on hills.

My unit comes out at 47Bhp/ton, engine 138Bhp, torque 320nm (236ft) / 1,750-2,500rpm. and at 60mph in 6th gear it is no problem and can handle most motorway hills, however I do tend to drop into 5th, why put strain on the DMF.

My Octavia: Plated GVW 2,095kg GTW 3695kg. Mass in service V5 1,495kg. Tow limit 1,600kg.

It also has the advantage of Haldex 4x4, 90% power to front wheels and 10% to rear and when needed up to 100% to rear, and loads of space for luggage/gear with a 600kg payload.

Towing 33-35mpg.

Dare I say it, something to consider!

Quote: Originally posted by Octavia4x4 on 04/7/2013

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The CC recommend 40Bhp per ton minimum within the matcing service, which is based on the GTW, what the engine is pulling, however engine torque is the main factor to consider. My caravan is 100kg lighter than yours (in the match), take that into account, so you may have to use your gears more on hills.

My unit comes out at 47Bhp/ton, engine 138Bhp, torque 320nm (236ft) / 1,750-2,500rpm. and at 60mph in 6th gear it is no problem and can handle most motorway hills, however I do tend to drop into 5th, why put strain on the DMF.

My Octavia: Plated GVW 2,095kg GTW 3695kg. Mass in service V5 1,495kg. Tow limit 1,600kg.

It also has the advantage of Haldex 4x4, 90% power to front wheels and 10% to rear and when needed up to 100% to rear, and loads of space for luggage/gear with a 600kg payload.

Towing 33-35mpg.

Dare I say it, something to consider!<img align="absmiddle" src="forum_images/smiley2.gif" width="17" alt="17">

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