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Call it what you like.
from The Camping and Caravan Club
The 85% rule in more detail...
If the unit being towed registers more than 85% of the towing vehicle kerbweight, the unit could become unstable, putting you and other road users at risk of a nasty accident.
The 85% rule is not a legal requirement, but it is a very useful guideline to help you stay within a limit that is safe and that suits your car and towing ability. Most caravanning and camping organisations recommend that anyone towing a caravan or trailer follows this rule; particularly those who have limited experience of towing.
To apply the rule you need to correctly calculate 85% of your car’s kerbweight:
• Identify your car’s kerbweight
• Identify the maximum towing weight for a braked trailer
(You will find these figures in your car’s handbook, or on the manufacturer’s website).
• Take the lowest figure, then divide it by 100 and multiply by 85.
• This will give you the 85% target.
If you choose a caravan with a ‘Maximum Technically Permitted Laden Mass’ - i.e. the caravan’s weight, plus the weight of all your caravanning gear - with the same value, you will be able to tow safely.
In perfect driving conditions - i.e. no crosswinds, no uneven surfaces, no air turbulence from lorries and no other hazards, 100% of the towing capability of the car could be applied for all caravanners. However, these road conditions are very rare, so it is wise to be cautious and apply the 85% rule. After all, safety should and must always be paramount when taking to the open road with your caravan in tow.
Remember that if you are stopped by police with a mismatched outfit, you could be fined, obtain points on your licence, and your insurance will be invalidated.
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