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The Club advises that a Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Zetec Climate (2005) is o.k. to tow a Lunar Clubman 390-2 (1991)

• 1 Kerbweight ratio: 69%
• The caravan's laden weight is within 85% of the car's kerb weight, and therefore meets Club guidelines.
• 1 Towing limit ratio: 74%
• The caravan's laden weight is within the car's stated towing limit, and therefore meets legal limitations.
• 1 Gross train weight ratio: 89%
• The sum of the car and caravan’s fully laden weights is within the car’s gross train weight. This outfit can therefore be used legally with both the car and the caravan fully laden.
• 1 Nose weight ratio: 83%
• The car's nose weight should be fine to safely tow this caravan. If this figure is high, however, (typically over 100%) care will be needed to load the caravan so that the car’s nose weight limit is not exceeded, but this should be practically achievable. Aim for 5-7% of the caravan’s actual laden weight without overloading the car.
• 1 BHP per ton : 47
• The car’s engine power should be fine to safely tow this caravan.

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