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The towing figure of 1600 kgs. is what the vehicle's towing capability is after the manufacturer have done their tests regarding the design structure of the chassis etc. and not a safety match for real towing by any means. You should always apply your calculations regarding the vehicles actual kerb weight as this weight is a matter of fact and not a calculation produced out of thin air as some dealer like to think otherwise. Once you have found your vehicle's kerb weight you can check what the percentage match is with the caravan by using an online calculator such as the one in the link. With reference to fitting a stabiliser, this application will not by any means correct a poorly matched outfit or rectify an unstable loaded caravan as a stabiliser is only a secondary safety device as an extra security measure for example in high winds or high sided passing vehicles such as lorries and coaches etc. so it is important to try to adhere to the 85% match especially if you are a novice.

http://www.percentagecalculator.net/