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09/4/2009 at 6:31pm
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our caravan  has a max weight of 1200kg and our cars max weight is 1300kg are we ok with these amounts thanks



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It depends on the max towing weight(braked)as written in your car's handbook. Aternativley find your car on http://www.cuddles.abelgratis.net/kerbweights.htm to find the info you want.


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The ideal weight should be within the 85% guideline - google this and you'll get all the gen you need


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Or just look a few posts down and there is a post about the "85% Rule" right here (although it's not a rule, just a guideline)

 


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Had a look at site says 1225kg for our cars 85% so i think we will be ok just have to watch how much were loding in thanks for the help.

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