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Nose Weight Question

AshleyBen replied on 13/08/2020 13:59

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AshleyBen

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Posted on 13/08/2020 13:59

Hi,

I’m new to caravanning (well, new as an adult. Used to go as a kid) and want to make sure I’m doing everything right.

I’m picking up my caravan at the weekend. It’s a very small, lightweight Freedom caravan so only 630kg unladen and 780kg maximum.

My car has a maximum nose weight of 75kg.

So, from my understanding, nose weight should be 5-7% of maximum weight. 5% of 780kg is 39kg and 7% is 54.6kg.

These seem rather low. Is it okay to go over the 7%? Bearing in mind the maximum for the car is 75kg, which is approximately 9.6%.

Any input would be appreciated!

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JVB66 replied on 13/08/2020 14:11

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Caravanner from Hertfordshire

Posted on 13/08/2020 14:11

You will probably find that the tow hitch on the caravan is tated at max 100kg if it is an alko ,it would not be a problem to put more weight to increase the nose weight ,and it could help with stability

AshleyBen replied on 13/08/2020 14:26

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Posted on 13/08/2020 14:11 by JVB66

You will probably find that the tow hitch on the caravan is tated at max 100kg if it is an alko ,it would not be a problem to put more weight to increase the nose weight ,and it could help with stability

Posted on 13/08/2020 14:26

So basically, go as close to the 75kg as I can?

With the car being a maximum of 75kg nose weight I presume it’s a big no-no to go over that amount.

Also, the towing car isn’t particularly big. Dacia Logan MCV with maximum towing weight of 1150kg

commeyras replied on 13/08/2020 14:41

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commeyras

Caravanner from West Sussex

Posted on 13/08/2020 14:41

Yes, all the advice is to get as near the 75kg (car nose weight) as possible for maximum stability. Certainly a definite NO to exceed the car's limit.  Your outfit will be fine.

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