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Subject Topic: Can I tow this caravan?
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18/7/2011 at 3:18pm
 Location: ayrshire
 Outfit: None Entered
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We have a 2006 Mazda 5. Its a 2litre petrol model. Is this ok to tow an Elldis Xplore 556 single axle 6 berth van?


18/7/2011 at 3:29pm
 Location: Moray
 Outfit: Elddis Avante 475 Renault Grand Scen
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According to the Caravan Club outfit matching service, no i'm afraid not.

Depending on your exact model of Mazda, and assuming it's a manual, the kerbweight is in the region of 1410kg. I used the Furano as an example, others may be slightly higher.

The maximum tow limit is 1400kg.

The MPTLM of the van, assuming a 2010 model, is 1545kg.

Caravan weight in excess of car tow limit = illegal and unsafe.

If you're in the caravan club, you can check outfits on their website. Here's a link....

http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/practical-advice/thinking-of-buying/outfit-matching

If you're not in the caravan club there are other similar services available to ascertain whether your match is suitable

Regards

Gareth



18/7/2011 at 4:27pm
 Location: Blackburn Lancashire
 Outfit: Coachman Laser 650 and Discovery
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Nowhere near. You need something a lot smaller, or a much bigger car.
Jim


18/7/2011 at 8:17pm
 Location: ayrshire
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Thanks guys, Gareth its a 2011 model we are looking at. MTPLM is 1410. Does this change things?


18/7/2011 at 8:29pm
 Location: Moray
 Outfit: Elddis Avante 475 Renault Grand Scen
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No, sadly it's still in excess of the cars max tow weight. Not by much, but still illegal.

If the kerbweight of the car is 1410, guidelines state an 85% match to be ideal so look at a van with MPTLM of 1198 to stick within this.

Sadly that excludes your Elddis and probably most if not all 6 berths.

 




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