Hi There,
We are looking at making the change from tenting to caravaning. Our budget means that we are looking at a first van around 14 - 20 yrs old. I cannot find a website that I can do a car/trailer compatability check. The sites I have found only appear to deal with vans up to 6 to 7 years old. Is there one that deals with the more mature vans!?
I will be using a Volvo V50 R-Design Sport which comes in at 1456KG's. I have worked out that this will give me a MTPLM of 1259 kg's (85%). Though it also states a max breaked weight for towing of 1500kg (which has confused me).
A van I am looking at (private sale) the owner has said the plate states a Max Authorised Weight (MAW) of 1300kg and a payload of 228kg.
Is MAW the same as MTPLM? if so then this van is to heavy for the car.
The van in question is a Swift Welland Venturer 4 berth; I cannot find the specified MTPLM for this van.
Thanks in advance guys. Whilst I have not towed large for a few years; I have towed for work for many years van/box trailer combo - but I am keen to make sure I do not exceed MTPLM.
Cheers Dan
Post last edited on 22/05/2014 13:11:14
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Topic: MTPLM = MAW?
