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Subject Topic: Toyota RAV 4 Post Reply Post New Topic
Personmgbgtv8
21/3/2014 at 7:34pm
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I Am thinking of buying a 2012 Toyota Rav 4 Auto, but cannot seem to get a maximum towing weight (something to do with the Australian market)

Any Ideas ?


PersonRob and Tina
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Looks like 1500kg but I'm not sure which model you are considering:

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/facts-and-figures/toyota/rav4/estate-2006/


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Only take the parkers figures as a guide. Sometimes they are way off the mark.

If it says its within your range then go and have a look at one and treble check the VIN plate and log book (V5C)


Personmichell8
21/3/2014 at 10:42pm
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No point looking on Toyota website as there is now a new model of Rav 4 but there is no reason to doubt Parkers in this case, 1500kg max sounds about right & other websites give same figure but with unladen weight of car at 1500kg you would want to be towing caravan of no more than 1300kg fully laden.

Look in the handbook of the car you are considering buying & it will give you correct info on towing weights.

I don't know what you mean about Australia but if you are considering a car that has been imported from Australia, I would avoid, the spec will be different from UK & insurance could be higher.


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22/3/2014 at 6:36am
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Quote: Originally posted by michell8 on 21/3/2014
No point looking on Toyota website as there is now a new model of Rav 4 but there is no reason to doubt Parkers in this case, 1500kg max sounds about right & other websites give same figure but with unladen weight of car at 1500kg you would want to be towing caravan of no more than 1300kg fully laden.

Look in the handbook of the car you are considering buying & it will give you correct info on towing weights.

I don't know what you mean about Australia but if you are considering a car that has been imported from Australia, I would avoid, the spec will be different from UK & insurance could be higher.


Apparently because of the terrain in Australia they downrated the towing weight so as to reduce claims


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Personmichell8
22/3/2014 at 9:16am
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I would guess downrated towing weight for rough terrain was due to the extra stress placed on towbar mountings. If the car is UK spec then several websites give 1500kg max max tow for model made up to 2012 & higher weights for current model. To stay within about 85% your max weight caravan would be around 1300kg but as with any car you need to check handbook.

If no max tow weight is quoted then there will be a gross train weight & as long as car & caravan together weigh less than that & also within quoted individual axle weights then you are legal.


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22/3/2014 at 9:39am
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A little bit off subject, but do Rav4s still have the rear door that opens from the side with the big spare wheel on, rather than from the top? I saw someone with one like that once and it was impossible to open with the caravan attached.


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Not all '06-12 Rav 4s have rear mounted spare, it was only standard on some models. Not all cars have spare wheels these days & not really room for one on some modern compact SUVs.


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My friend bought his new in 09 and they have no spare, only sealant.


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hi if you want the weights for car and caravan go to website wattowcar .com hope this helps .tom


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Personstratingham
23/3/2014 at 6:39pm
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we have a 2.2 auto rav4 the weight of it,from the v5 is 1710kg and we tow a pegasus Verona with a mtplm of 1490 kg with no problem at all.the rear door does open from the side but you can get limited access to the Boot when the caravan is attached.there is no wheel carrier on our backdoor and no spare tyre only sealant.cheers John.

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Personmgbgtv8
24/3/2014 at 6:16am
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     Thanks John & everyone else for all your help

     John



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