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Coup ling socket loa d
The c oupling socket load is the load
exerted by the carav an / tra iler on the
coupling ball. It can b e varied by changing
the w eight distribution when loa ding the
carava n / trailer.
The ma ximum permissible coup ling socket
load for the towing vehicle (80 k g) is stated
on the towing equipment id entific ation
plate and should always be aimed for,
particularly in the ca se of heavy caravans /
trailers. The coup ling socket load should
nev er be below 25 k g.
When mea suring the coup ling socket load,
mak e sure that the drawbar of the loa ded
carava n / trailer is at the sa me height as it
will be when the caravan / trailer is c oupled
with the towing v ehicle loa ded. This is
particularly imp ortant for carav ans /
trailers with tandem axle.
Rea r axle load during towing
When the carav an / trailer is coup led a nd
the towing vehic le fully loaded (including
all occupants), the perm issible rear axle
loa d must not be exceeded.
National regulations regarding m aximum
speeds for vehicles towing a ca ra van /
tra iler must be observed .
Tyre p ressure
Increase the tyre p ressure on the towing
vehicle to the value specified for full load
(see page 219). Also check the pressure of
the caravan / trailer tyres.
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