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hi again as i under stand it as long as the cars weight is heavier than the caravan and does not exceed little more than 85 % its ok                                                 but The unladen weight of the avondale is 1180kg max is 1400kg

kerb weight of the zafira 2007 is 1535kg with towing equipment

gross weight zafira is 2095

gross train weight is 3305

so long as the caravan is carrying no more than 1300 kg

and the car has all the weight this would be okay or not? This is what the manual says

Assuming that the figures you have are correct, that would leave a payload of just 120Kgs for the caravan. Not a lot. Here is a rough estimate of weights:

The weights in the above list are all approximate.

You'll have used up your limit before you start adding clothes, shoes, toys, table, chairs, food, drinks or an awning.

Quote: Originally posted by rustyfrog on 18/1/2009

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Caz,

The list you provided above is brilliant!

I am sure that many of us will find it useful.

Makes you think a bit dosent it?

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Afraid I can't claim credit, It's from this site, in the features & tips section - see the yellow boxes at the top of the page.

I think it's probably as well that he did ask, rather than just load up & go, and find out when it's too late that the outfit isn't legal and/or safe on the road.

Although it would have been better for him if he had asked the questions before buying the caravan.