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I think Bedlam's quote from whattowcar illustrates just how confusing it all is (the way Renault describe their tow weights, that is).
I actually went to Yorkshire Caravans at Bawtry nr Doncaster and was told by a sales assistant that my car would "have no problems" towing a Bailey Ranger 550/6 which is even bigger! They seemed totally unaware of the gross train weight issue and the fact that the maximum tow limit of 1300Kg quoted by Renault is for "driver only" with no passengers, luggage, spare wheel or towbar on the car.
I've seen other Grand Scenics towing caravans which must be illegal. It's a crazy situation.
All praise to Couplands Caravans in Louth, Lincolnshire for their in depth knowledge on this. What a fantastic dealer who actually advises that I shouldn't buy a caravan from them because my car isn't up to it! I'll definitely be buying the van from them once we have a new car.
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