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hi all found this on PC MAG.
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Maximum sizes for towing
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Towing vehicle under 3500kg GVW |
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Length (excluding the coupling and drawbar) |
7.0 metres |
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Maximum width |
2.3 metres |
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Towing vehicle over 3500kg GVW |
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Length (excluding the coupling and drawbar) |
12 metres if at least 4 wheels |
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Maximum width |
2.55 metres |
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Length of towing vehicle & trailer combined |
18 metres |
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Maximum overhang of load from rear of trailer |
3.05 metres |
Further information from: National Trailer and Towing Association (NTTA)
www.ntta.co.uk/law/
Maximum trailer sizes
Type 01: unbraked trailers - max. 750kg gross trailer weight or half the towing vehicle's kerb weight - whichever is less.
Type 02: trailers on overrun brakes - max. 3500kg gross trailer weight.
1982 regulations require that all trailers, including unbraked ones, must be clearly marked with their maximum gross weight in kg. This may be checked at any time by the police at a weighbridge. Since 1 January 1997, all unbraked trailer plates must show the year of manufacture.
Safe weight ratios
For stable and safe towing we would always recommend that you choose the smallest and lightest possible caravan suitable for your intended use. The less the laden weight of the caravan is in relation to the weight of the towing vehicle, the safer and more stable the outfit will be. The Caravan Club, for example, advises that you should aim for a towed load that is no more than 85% of the car's kerb weight for stability and safety. The CC advice is NEVER to tow above 100% of the car's kerbside weight.
N.B. The car manufacturer's specified maximum permissible towload is always the absolute towing limit regardless of any 85% or 100% weight ratio guideline. This is especially important in those cases where the manufacturer's figure is particularly low - in a few cases even below 85%.
Load distribution
Proper load distribution, in general, must be ensured too, with all heavy items in the caravan low down and directly over the axle wherever possible. Correct tyre pressures for car and caravan are absolutely vital.
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