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Hi.

I have a ford fusion 1.4 diesel which I've used to pull a conway challenger 750kg max.

I want to buy a pennine camper, the Sterling for example has an ex works of 640kg and max of 900kg.

The suggested tow weight for my car is 750kg (but that is less than 85% of kerb weight), would I be able to tow the Sterling as ex works weight and put extras in the car, eg awning, gas bottle etc?.

It is legal to tow up to 750kg, the question is, can I tow a camper at ex works weight and put extra in the car.

The point is if I towed a conway of 740kg (10kg below suggested wieght), it's legal, and put luggage in back of car of say 70kg, legal.

What is stopping me towing a pennine with a weight of 640kg with 90kg weight in car.

Quote: Originally posted by DaveCoaches on 04/3/2013

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I understand that roadside checks generally involve comparing the plated weights. If the plate states the Conway has a max weight of 900 kg and the car can only tow 750 kg then as far as the plated weights are concerned you are running an illegal combination. If you get stopped then the very least you can expect is to be escorted to a weighbridge and you may well find that because the plated weights are illegal you will just be prosecuted on the spot without even having the trip to the weigh bridge.

I wouldn't take the risk.

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Quote: Originally posted by Grampian91 on 06/3/2013

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What do you mean not endowed... Its got 67 raging horses..   

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Yes the Truimph chassis could rust and they were a bit flexible but I would rather tow with an old Herald than a small Ford focus.

Your car is simply not up to the job, dont tow anything above the recommended weight.

You will burn out the clutch quickly, it will wobble about like a dogs tail and if you need to stop quicky you could end up in trouble.

Bottom line is the car is not up to the task of towing almost 1 ton...