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30/4/2016 at 8:38pm
Location: West country
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Do you know the towing limits of the car.
Also look at a dandy high side destiny as a folding camper. Max weight 750kg but loads of room and very well built.
http://www.rivadandysales.co.uk/2003-rivadandy-destiny
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01/5/2016 at 8:21pm
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If it weighs more than 750kg it must be braked by law. 1400kg is an impressive limit.
You need.
Tow ball or nose weight must be less than car will allow although it can be adjusted a little by careful loading.
MTPLM of caravan must be less than braked limit of car (1400kg) and should ideally be no more than 85% the kerb weight of the car.
Fully loaded weight of car and caravan must be less than Gross Train Weight of car.
Then there are licence issues but you should be under that OK.
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01/5/2016 at 8:28pm
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It will tow your folding camper reasonably well. If its the car you have then it will have to do.
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02/5/2016 at 3:32pm
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You max towbar weight should be indicated in your car handbook. Probably 70kg. It doesn't matter what towbar is fitted, weight limit remains the same. Thats max weight so anything up to that. If your camper is only 800kg then 50-60kg is ok.
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03/5/2016 at 7:43pm
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Hi there, i used to tow with a 1,4 Honda civic petrol towing a older model cruiser (750 kg max loaded)had to come down gears for the long hills ,but i would not liked to go much heavier .
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