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You can try putting in close matches to your caravan and van weights on here http://www.whattowcar.com/       ABI are not listed, neither is your van , so you will have to find out the weight of your Ford van.With a bit of maths you can choose caravan and vehicle to match your outfit but it will need a bit of searching.

Be cautious but I would think that a 1.8 diesel escort van should be heavy enough and torquey enough (?)  to pull a max laden weight caravan of 850kg ?

I am sure that more expert advice will follow from others shortly and I would get a more definate response before committing to that towbar. Good luck with your plan

Morning all

Grampian 1i my sound silly but were will i find the chassis plate on the ford van ?

I have found some numbers under the bonnet on a plate which are.

1665 - 1665 kg

2365 - 2365 kg

825 -825 kg

950 - 950 kg

Hope this is of some use to you to help find if the van will be ok to the caravan . Thanks for you help .ATB Roy

Hi all

I have spoke to 3 tow bar fitting companys this morning and the have all said that i will be ok to tow the caravan as long as i dont overload and take it easy . Thank you all for your replys . The bar will be fitted tomorro so i hope to have a practice by the weekend as i have never towed before . Thanks again ATB Roy

Quote: Originally posted by roycurwen1 on 20/5/2013

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Hi all

I have spoke to 3 tow bar fitting companys this morning and the have all said that i will be ok to tow the caravan as long as i dont overload and take it easy . Thank you all for your replys . The bar will be fitted tomorro so i hope to have a practice by the weekend as i have never towed before . Thanks again ATB Roy

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