viatorem replied on 09/06/2022 18:51
Posted on 09/06/2022 18:51
Bit of a pub discussion this.
To tow legally is it:
a. Plated Car Gross train weight Kg minus Car Maximum Authorised mass Kg= car towing limit Kg = maximum caravan mass Kg.
As well as complying with maximum axle limits Kg of car and caravan plus hitch/ car plated nose weight Kg.
eg GTW 3500Kg - MAM 2000Kg = 1500kg = MTPLM of van
Or
b. Plated Car Gross train weight Kg minus Car Maximum Authorised mass Kg plus hitch nose weight Kg = car towing limit Kg = maximum caravan mass Kg. As well as complying with maximum axle limits Kg of car and caravan plus hitch/ car plated nose weight Kg
eg. GTW 3500Kg - MAM 2000Kg = 1500kg + nose weight 80Kg = 1580 = MTPLM of van
I've seen a few threads that raise this question where it has been said nose weight is effectively transferred to the car loading therefore the van MTPLM is minus nose weight? If correct this gives scope for extra van load or towing weight provided GTW and axle loading etc is not exceeded.
Which is legally right? Or have I got both wrong or misinterpreted what has been said? 🤔
There are implications for accidents/insurance and for those with claims for failed axles.
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