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Im looking to purchase a nissan qashqai 1.5 diesel and i wanted to know if it will tow my 1991 elddis wisp 450 ct caravan, thank you Mark.

Mark what's the caravans MTPLM ie fully laden weight and the car's kerbweight and max tow weight?

It isn't a high max tow on the Qashqais if I remember correctly but without knowing the figures we can't help much I am afraid!

Ali

Hi Ali, all i know is the max tow weight  of the car is 1200kg and i think the fully laden weight of the caravan is 1100kg?? but im not 100% as my caravan is in storage and we only purchased it a few weeks ago,

Thank's regards Mark.

What's the car's kerbweight?  I think it is quite a bit higher than the max tow, ideally you don't want to be towing above 85% of the kerbweight if you are inexperienced towers.

Ali

HI again in the brochure its saying the kerbweight is 1407 min and 1471 max gross vehicle weight 1930. max trailer weight braked 1200 and unbraked 740,

thanks again Mark.

So taking the lower weight 85% is 1196 kg.  Should tow your van just fine as you say its MTPLM is 1100 kg.

I have an X Trail and we also run 2 Almeras, find them all reliable and easy to drive and have a friend with a Qashqai and she loves it so hope you enjoy yours.

Ali

Yes sounds fine based on the figures you have given.  You are within the 85%, within the max tow so all sounds good.  Make sure you keep a check on what you are loading into the van though.

Ali

Possibly not Rich, but in the OP's case the numbers appear to stack up ok.  He's within 85% and the max tow.

Ali