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There are so many factors to consider when matching an outfit, the 1200kg max tow limit that you quote for the 2004 1.6 Civic is the Maximum weight the car would pull on a standard gradient in 1st gear, it is in no way an indication of how good it would be if used for any period of time as a general towcar, and the 1200kg is the maximum weight that the car can legally tow.

We tow with this cars big brother, the 1.8 petrol Civic, 2009, and manage fine towing a lightly loaded 950kg Lunar. I also once towed an Avondale 13ft 750kg Adonis with a 1994 1.5 Civic, fine on the flat, but we could become stranded in high headwinds or if unexpectantly diverted onto a more hilly route than originally planned, and its no joke crawling on a motorway at 30mph.

There are some lightweight caravans out there if you choose carefully, are you looking to buy new or secondhand? How many berths are you needing?

If you can answer these questions then it would make it so much easier to point you in the right direction of which models of caravan may be suitable for your needs.

Julia  

Quote: Originally posted by ThePrisoner on 29/5/2013

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Probably a 2 berth. I don't know much about them yet but a double bed, cooking area, sitting area, maybe an awning or something.

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Quote: Originally posted by ThePrisoner on 30/5/2013

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Kerb weight is 1,200kg, but the manual definitely distinguishes between trailer with brakes and trailer without brakes.
1,200kg with
500kg without
then 85% of those weights.

even a cheapo caravan will be a braked trailer?

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