Home Log in or Register

Message Forums

Welcome Guest

Reception - All Forums

Caravans and Caravanning - Caravan Towcars and Towing Advice

Topic: Nose weight ?

bobfromburt

16/3/2009 at 4:28pm
Location: Bury
Outfit: Sprite Musketeer Super CD

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 20/8/2004

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 31

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

How do i find out what the max nose weight for my car (Picasso diesil)is, it says in the manual that i can tow 1300 KG ,is that the weight.
Reason i ask is that i was browsing ebay and noticed them for sale so i thought i would ask rather then never know .
Bob

jaiash

16/3/2009 at 4:38pm
Location: nr Derby
Outfit: Phoenix 440+

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 09/7/2008

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 3767

Site Reviews Total:	26

Site Reviews 2024:	3
Site Reviews 2023:	2
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	6

Site Nights 2024:	6
Site Nights 2023:	6
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	34

Def not 1300kg - more likely to be in the range 60-80kg. Ask a dealer? or try here -

http://www.citroenpicasso.org.uk/picasso/index.php?showtopic=14926

Sproz

16/3/2009 at 4:50pm
Location: Freckleton Nr Preston
Outfit: Autotrail Apache 700

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 14/6/2008

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 1209

Site Reviews Total:	8

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

1300kg is the max weight the car can tow, so a small caravan with a loaded weight of 1300kg is the max, however look at the kerbweight of the car, if your unexperienced don't buy a van whos weight is above 85% of the cars kerbweight.

The nose weight is the downward force that the towball will take and is generally determined by how the van is loaded.

gazza12345

16/3/2009 at 4:51pm
Location: sheffield
Outfit: Volvo XC70 D5 SE Lux - Bailey Senator

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 26/4/2007

Gold Member

Forum Posts: 489

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Max Towing Weight 1300kg
Nose weight 80kg

bobfromburt

16/3/2009 at 6:47pm
Location: Bury
Outfit: Sprite Musketeer Super CD

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 20/8/2004

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 31

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Many thanks to you all ,I think i will get myself a gauge just for peace of mind if nothing else .
Cheers
Bob

rustyfrog

16/3/2009 at 7:20pm
Location: Chorley
Outfit: Sterling 480 Continental - VolvoV90

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 21/4/2008

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 1266

Site Reviews Total:	9

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Quote: Originally posted by bobfromburt on 16/3/2009
Many thanks to you all ,I think i will get myself a gauge just for peace of mind if nothing else .
Cheers
Bob

What's wrong with the bathroom scales?
If I can get into trouble for using them, so can you!

-------------
I started out with nothing and I've still got most of it left - Seasick Steve 2008

bobfromburt

16/3/2009 at 10:55pm
Location: Bury
Outfit: Sprite Musketeer Super CD

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 20/8/2004

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 31

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

My wife says that our scales are ALWAYS wrong they are anything from a couple of pounds out right up to "These bl**by useless things" .which i gather is quite a lot .

In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Caravan Towcars and Towing Advice - Top of Page

Printable version

Latest News, Discounts and Competitions see all...

7328 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker - Recommend to Friend - Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums] [Caravan Sites & Camping] [Company Listings] [Features / Advice] [Virtual Brochure] [Shop!]
[Reception] [Competitions] [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale] [Event Diary] [Contact Us] [Tent Reviews]

Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024