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Caravan/towing vehicle weight ratio.
This ratio has a major influence on stability.
It is recommended that:
a)
The laden nose weight for your caravan should not exceed the
lower of the following:
b)
Towing vehicles maximum nose weight, tow bar maximum nose
weight
c)
The caravan's maximum nose weight, which is 100kgs
d)
The actual laden weight of the caravan should always be kept as
light as possible. The lighter it is whilst being towed on a road the
safer the outfit combination will be.
e)
The various caravan organisations recommends a maximum
caravan/ towing vehicle weight ratio of 85% of the towing vehicles
kerb weight providing both are properly maintained, fully
serviceable and the other recommendations in this Handbook are
followed.