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My friend has a  2002 ford focus 1.6 petrol and is interested in my old caravan but is unsure if it will pull it, does anybody have any experience or advice on this matter. My old van is ABI Award Globestar 1993 and the paperwork says max weight 1250kg. But as I understand it that is not the actual weight, and I canot find it on websites that advise on towing, it simply is not listed.

PS: I have noticed that some peoples practical advice differs than what the actual manuals say, and that is probably more valuable!!

Thanks for your assistamce on this matter.

Karl.

Quote: Originally posted by leegilbert on 14/2/2009

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the 98 - 04 1.6 petrol ford focuses generally have a kerb weights between 1050 - 1200 kgs depending on the model.... they all seem to have a max tow capacity of 1200 kgs.

so although your friend will be able to tow the van legally (if he is v.carefull with payload) it would be unadvisable due to the weights/limits being so close.

Assuming your friend is new to towing he would be better with a heavier tow car to try to achieve a 85% ish match.

Sorry!!!

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If the max weight if the van is 1250 Kgs and the kerbweight of the car only 1050 - 1200 Kgs as stated, it won't be legal if the driver only has a Category B licence - i.e. if he only has a car licence and passed his test after 1/1/97.