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Subject Topic: towing with a ford focus (Topic Closed Topic Closed)
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27/8/2019 at 5:11pm
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hi all has anyone towing or towed with a ford focus 1.8 16v zetec hatchback.. we have just brought a bailey ranger two berth 982kg before being loaded with all the gear .. just wondering how it would preform .. thanks all


27/8/2019 at 5:17pm
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Firstly you need to know the kerbweight of your car and the max tow weight, some Focus models have a very low towing allownce.

Secondly you need to know the max weight of your caravan. When you have these figures you'll be able to see if it would be a legal match.

Rob


27/8/2019 at 5:26pm
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my car 1200kg kerbweight and the van 982kg two berth


27/8/2019 at 5:32pm
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You said the caravan was 982 kg before being loaded, you need to know the max weight (MTPLM) of the caravan to work out if it is a safe and legal match.

You also need to know the max towing limit of your car, it may be quite low. The figures should be in the car handbook or on the V5. If you can't find the figures come back with the full car details, year, model, gearbox etc and we may be able to look it up.


Rob


27/8/2019 at 5:35pm
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its a ford focus 1.8 16v zetec 2010 hatchback manual .. my bailey is 982kg unladen.. i have towed ona couple of trails and it seems really smooth and pulls well without any struggle


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You need to post the max laden weight of your caravan

Bessie


27/8/2019 at 7:27pm
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i dont know the max laden yet


27/8/2019 at 10:04pm
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If you want constructive advice from members then you need to comply with the information they need to know. It's a waste of time posting further until you can confirm the MTPLM (laden weight) of the caravan which is important for providing an accurate match. The figure you are quoting 982 kgs. is the MIRO which is the weight when it leaves the factory so no use whatsoever in the calculation.


via mobile 27/8/2019 at 10:45pm
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Thank you for all the advice .. I have towed our caravan with all of our equipment correctly over the axle including the awning and it's pulled lovely .. and the car and van are a perfect match


27/8/2019 at 11:01pm
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Sorry, but why have you asked the original question if you've already bought the car and caravan and are happy with the combination?

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Sean


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via mobile 28/8/2019 at 2:18pm
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It may Tow lovely but you could be breaking the law if the weights don't add up and your insurance company could walk away from you if you have to claim


28/8/2019 at 2:32pm
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wayn0099, if replies are a little blunt (from folks genuinely trying to be helpful!), it's because you have firmly put the cart before the horse! Most folks check suitability BEFORE buying car and/or caravan, and certainly don't venture out on the public highway when they haven't got a clue as to legality/safety or otherwise!
To be brutally honest, rightly or wrongly you are coming across as the sort of owner that ends up upside down in a ditch, brings shed loads of otherwise unwarranted attention to caravanners in general, and brings about changes in legislation that have more effect on those of us who go about things in a more responsible manner than those that go off gung ho regardless! So perhaps you can see why folks are a little less than impressed!

Having slapped your wrist, here's the helpful bit, go to this web site and enter your car and caravan details, it will give you chapter and verse on your outfit.

https://towcar.info/GB/

You appear to be OK with your set up, but that's luck not judgement!


via mobile 28/8/2019 at 9:13pm
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I have been caravaning for over 15 years I was just asking the question.. and for your information I have never ditched a caravan and I'm not about too both units are compatible in all areas and I've phoned my insurance company and my caravan insurance company and they are fine with it all ... it's only the idiots how tow twin axles with there range rivers who decide to ditch there vans doing 75mph down the motorway thinking there better than everybody else


28/8/2019 at 10:27pm
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Ahh, OK. You have the best possible car and caravan combination in the world and we're all deeply envious. Congratulations. I think that's the answer you're looking for.

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Sean


29/8/2019 at 6:59am
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Like what does a car insurance company know about a caravan being a match! Doh!

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XVI yes?

As well is two words!
How does a sage know everything about everything? or does he? or does he just think he does?
Remember, if you buy something you bought it, not brought it.


29/8/2019 at 9:12am
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well ive just brought the caravan a month ago and i dont plan to change the car or caravan in the near future , so i will be towing it on holiday alot of times weather you guys like or not simple as really



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