I am told that I can tow 85% of my cars kerb weight. Surely I can tow up to 100 %?
The 85% figure is a recommendation, not a legal limit, given by all caravan clubs to give good power to weight ratio for successful towing. You can legally tow up to the car manufacturer’s towing limit. This may be in excess of 100% but only if you passed your car driving test before January 1st 1997.
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- I am told that I can tow 85% of my car’s kerb weight. Surely I can tow up to 100 %?
