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What is the Club policy regarding weight ratios between car and caravan?

April 26, 2017car caravan club policy ratios weight

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What is the Club policy regarding weight ratios between car and caravan?

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The Club recommend, for safety and stability, that the laden weight of caravan should not exceed 85% of the kerbweight of the tow car. However, it is important that this figure does not exceed the car manufacturers towing limit, nor should it give rise to your outfit exceeding the plated train weight of the vehicle. Experienced towers do sometimes go over the 85% ratio as it is not a legal requirement, but they should never go over 100%. You should always aim to achieve no more than the 85% ratio.