noseweight - The Caravan Club

NOSEWEIGHT
This leaflet is prepared as a Club service. The contents are believed correct at the date of publication but please
raise any queries with the Club’s Information office.
February 2013
Static Vertical Load or noseweight is the
downward force (or weight) of the
caravan’s coupling head on a car’s towball.
It is vital to have sufficient noseweight
when the outfit is stationary, as research
shows that the download decreases with
speed due to aerodynamic effects on the
caravan. If all your noseweight effects are
lost at speed, caravan instability is much
more likely.
Car manufacturers quote a maximum
permitted noseweight for each car model.
EC Directive 95/48, sometimes referred to
as the ‘Masses and Dimensions Directive’,
states that this load must be not less than
4% of the maximum permissible towable
mass (i.e. the towing limit) and not less than
25kg. Most car manufacturers are a little
more generous than this, and they must
specify the noseweight in the owner’s
handbook, along with the vehicle mounting
points of the coupling device and its
maximum permissible overhang. Several factors may be taken into account when specifying
this noseweight figure, including the capabilities of the car's suspension, the effects on the
vehicles steering and its traction (particularly if front-wheel drive) and the strength of the
towbar and its mounting. Therefore, it is important not to exceed the car manufacturer’s
recommended noseweight. However, from the towing point of view, the higher the noseweight,
the better the stability.
A recommended noseweight for towing
stability is generally in the region of 5% to
7% of the caravan's actual laden weight
(usually between 70kg and 100kg). Maximum
noseweights of 70kg or less will restrict the
choice of ideally compatible caravan quite
considerably. Refer to the tables from page 4
onwards for car noseweights, but check again
before you buy, as these figures are liable to
change. If the car dealer seems unsure, ask
him to find out!
Noseweight
Nose Weight
Static Vertical Coupling Load
Towball Down Load
Hitch Limit
Tongue Load
Tongue Weight
‘S’ Value
All alternative names for the same thing –
your car handbook may use any of these
Some components have noseweight limits
too, notably the towbar and the caravan’s
coupling. Both are likely to be marked
with an ‘S-value’ figure found on their
respective specification plates. The
towbar S-value can sometimes be higher
than the car’s noseweight limit – usually
because the towing bracket can be fitted
to several models of car, which may have
varying noseweight limits. Most modern
caravans have a coupling S-value of
100kg, but do check for lower limits. For
any given combination of car, towbar and
caravan, it is the always the lowest of the
various figures which must be used as
your outfit’s maximum limit.
Finding towbar S-values can be a tricky
If your caravan’s noseweight is too low, it is often possible to adjust where payload is placed
inside the caravan (or front locker perhaps) to give a more forward weight bias. Make sure that
heavy items like awnings are not able to slide around, as this will alter the balance (rubberised
non-slip mats are a good technique). On the other hand, if your caravan’s noseweight is too
high, avoid the potentially dangerous practice of loading heavy items at the rear of the caravan
to reduce it, as this will significantly increase the likelihood of instability. Instead, look to
move heavy items to just behind the caravan axle, or remove payload from the front of the
caravan entirely.
You may need to consider an underslung carrier for the caravan spare wheel instead of front
locker storage, and you might need to see if a smaller and/or lighter gas bottle is viable.
Sometimes, relocating items of payload to the towcar can help, but make sure you don’t
overload the car instead!
Noseweight is important for twin axle
caravans too. However, it is quite likely with
heavier models you would not be able to
achieve the same noseweight load percentage
as for a similarly sized single axle model,
without overloading the caravan’s front axle
or its tyres.
The additional support from the second axle
means you would need more forward bias of
the payload to increase the noseweight. A
significant load imbalance between the front
and rear caravan axles is probably more of a
stability concern than a slightly light
noseweight.
It is probably fair to say that noseweight
compatibility is the most common reason for
The Club to consider a member’s proposed
outfit to be ‘not ideal’. This has been
exacerbated by the trend in recent years for
caravans to get heavier, while car
noseweight limits have not increased. Some
owners find it difficult, if not impossible, to
meet the target noseweight recommendation
as a result. While some compromise of this
issue is possible if other factors are
favourable (e.g. outfit weight ratio), it must
be recognised that the risk of instability at
higher speeds will be increased with any
significant deviation from the recommended
values. To keep your outfit safe and
comfortable to tow, it really is worth paying
attention to noseweight both before purchase
and during ownership.
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MEASURING NOSEWEIGHT
Noseweight can be measured with a proprietary noseweight gauge, obtainable at caravan
dealers. Follow the maker’s instructions and make sure the gauge is kept in good condition.
Our experience is that noseweight gauges vary widely in quality, in terms of their accuracy,
their reliability over time and their ability to resist overloading. To address this, the Club was
instrumental in the development of a British Standard for noseweight gauges (BS7961).
Gauges marked as compliant with this standard should be accurate, reliable and durable.
This gauge from Towsure sits on
top of the car’s towball and must
be removed before towing.
This gauge from Milenco has
BS7961 approval and the maker
will check and recalibrate it
after a specified period of use.
You can also use bathroom scales under the coupling head with a
suitable length of wood between the head and the scales, such
that the caravan floor is horizontal. To spread the load insert a
piece of wood at least 15 cm (6 inches) square between the
length of wood and the scales. It is essential that the surface is
firm and level, the jockey wheel and corner steadies are
slightly raised and the handbrake is fully applied for safety.
An alternative is to integrate the
gauge with the jockey wheel,
like this one from Al-Ko. This
gives a good indicative
noseweight figure every time
the caravan is used, but tends to
be less accurate than a good
conventional gauge
A selection of conventional
noseweight gauges
Photo: Andy Parkington, Radius
Realistically, it should not be necessary to check noseweight every journey if the caravan is
similarly loaded for each trip. However, it is advisable to check it at the start of each holiday,
and essential whenever the car or caravan is changed, or if the caravan is going to be loaded
significantly differently to normal (such as for an especially long trip).
3
ALFA ROMEO
00800 2532 0000
www.AlfaRomeo.co.uk
KG
MODEL
145/146/Spider/GTV
50
147/156/166
60
155 1.8 Twin Spark
90
155 2.0 TS/2.5 V6
95
155 Turbo 4x4
105
164 2.0 Twin Spark
60
164 3.0 V6
65
MiTO – all models
60
AUDI
0800 699888
www.audi.co.uk
MODEL
KG
MODEL
KG
100/200 (2WD)
50
A8 (post 2010)
95
100/200 (4WD)
75
Allroad
95
Quattro/ Cabriolet
50
Avant
75
A1/A3
75
Q3/Q5 5 seat
80
A4/ A5/ A5 Cabriolet
80
Q5 2012
100
A6 Avant & Saloon (pre ‘97)
A6 Avant/Quattro & Saloon (post
’97)
A6 Quattro (pre ‘96)
50
Q7 5 Seat
140
85
Q7 6/7 Seat
130
75
S4
75
A7/S7/Q7 Quattro
85
S5 Coupé
80
A8 (pre 2010)
75
RS4
90
BMW
0800 325 600
www.bmw.co.uk
MODEL
KG
1 Series
75
M5 all models ‘10
90
3 Series
75
X1 all models
80
5 Series post ‘99
90
X3 2.0d/3.0d/2.0i pre 2012
80
X3 2.5i/3.0 pre 2012
75
5 Series GT
530M Sport Tourer
100
80
MODEL
X3 all models from 2012
KG
100
4
7 Series
Mini
100
X5/6
120
75
CHEVROLET DAEWOO
0800 666 222
www.chevrolet.co.uk
MODEL - CHEVROLET
KG
MODEL - DAEWOO
KG
Captiva
80
Kalos
50
Kalos
50
Korando
Lacetti
75
Lacetti
75
Tacuma
75
Musso
140
Orlando
75
Tacuma/Nubira
140
75
CHRYSLER
01908 301 000
www.chrysler.co.uk
MODEL
KG
300C 3.0 V6 CRD (pre 2010)
300C 3.0 V6 CRD Estate & Saloon
(post 2010)
300C 3.5 V6/ 5.7 V6/ 6.1 SRT-8
100
MODEL
KG
Neon
50
96
Neon Auto
25
85
PT Cruiser
50
All other models except Matiz
75
Sebring
50
Grand Voyager
80
Voyager
80
CITROËN
0800 262 262
www.citroen.co.uk
MODEL
KG MODEL
KG
C4
Berlingo
70
Berlingo Multispace 1.6i 90bhp
50 1.4i 16v
63
Berlingo Multispace 1.6i110bhp
55 1.6 HDi 16v 92/110bhp
66
Berlingo Multispace 1.6Hdi 75bhp
50 1.6 Hdi 16v 110bhp EGS
65
Berlingo Multispace 1.6Hdi 90/110bhp
55 1.6i 16v
61
C3 1.1i
38 1.6i 16v Auto
62
C3 1.4i/1.4Hdi 16v
47 2.0 Hdi 16v 138bhp
73
C3 1.4 auto/man / 1.6 16v
48 2.0 Hdi 138bhp Auto
70
C3 Pluriel
34 1.6 16v Vti 120bhp/Auto
65
C3 Picasso1.6 90bhp
54 1.6 Hdi 16v Vti 90bhp
66
5
C5 Tourer post 2010
C4
1.6 Hdi 16v 110bhp (non dpfs)
66
C4 PICASSO
1.6 Hdi 16V 110bhp
52
2.0 Hdi 16V 160bhp
67
All models pre 2010
60
2.0 Hdi 16V 160bhp Auto
53
1.6i 16v Vti 120bhp
60
3.0 Hdi V6 240bhp Auto
63
1.6i THP EGS
60
1.6 Hdi 16v 110bhp Exclusive
50
C6 – all models
70
1.6Hdi 16v 110bhp VTR+
60
C8
1.6 Hdi 16v 110bhp EGS Exclusive
50
C8 (pre 2010)
76
1.6 Hdi 16v 110bhp EGS VTR+
60
2.0 Hdi 16V 120bhp (post 2010)
72
2.0 Hdi 16V 136bhp (post 2010)
72
2.2 Hdi 16V 173bhp Auto (post 2010)
75
C4 GRAND PICASSO
1.6 16v 120bhp
60
1.6i THP 150bhp EGS
60
1.6 THP 140bhp Auto
60
CX/ C-Crosser
1.6 Hdi 110bhp
50
DS3
1.6 Hdi 110bhp EGS
50
DS3 Racer – not suitable to tow
2.0 Hdi 16v 138bhp EGS
70
Xantia Saloon 1.6i/1.8i/2.0i/1.9D/1.9TD
Xantia 1.8i 16V/2.0i 16V/ Turbo CT/2.1
TD/2.0i Turbo/3.0i V6/Hdi
Xantia Estate – all models
C5
Estate/Hatchback pre 2010
75
C5 Saloon Post 2010
XM
100
46
N/A
75
85
85
110
1.6 Hdi 16V 110bhp Saloon
55
XM Estate
80
2.0 Hdi 16V 160bhp Saloon
70
Xsara
70
2.0 Hdi 16V 160bhp Auto Saloon
57
Xsara Picasso
80
3.0 Hdi v6 240bhp Auto Saloon
1.6 16V 155UP Saloon
67
70
DS4/DS5
75
DACIA
0844 335 1111
www.dacia.co.uk
Duster 4x2
50
Duster 4x4
75
Sandero
75
6
DIAHATSU
0870 240 0848
www.daihatsu.co.uk
KG
MODEL
Fourtrak/Sportrak
75
Fourtrak S73 from chassis no.502755
100
Fourtrak S78 from chassis no.504940
100
Terios (pre 2010)
60
Terios (post 2010)
55
YVR
50
DODGE
01908 301 000
www.dodge.co.uk
MODEL
KG
MODEL
KG
Caliber
80
Journey 2.0 CRD RT manual
68
Journey 2.4 SE manual
55
Journey 2.0 CRD RT auto
68
Journey 2.0 CRD SE manual
68
Nitro 3.7 petrol
140
Journey 2.0 CRD SXT manual
68
Nitro 2.8 diesel auto
126
Journey 2.0 CRD SXT auto
68
Nitro 2.8 diesel manual
100
FIAT
00800 3428 0000
www.fiat.co.uk
MODEL
KG
MODEL
KG
Bravo
60
Multipla
70
Coupe
80
Panda inc 4X4
60
Croma (pre ‘95)
84
Qubo
60
Croma (post ‘05)
70
Sedici
50
Doblo
60
Stilo/Stilo Multiwagon
60
Idea
60
Ulysse (pre Feb ‘03)
60
Grande Punto Sound
60
Ulysse (post Feb ‘03)
76
Marea
70
7
FORD
0845 841 1111
www.ford.co.uk
MODEL
KG
MODEL
B-Max/Cougar
75
Maverick
Escort
50
Mondeo ( pre ’07)
Explorer
100
KG
100
75
Mondeo (‘07)
80
Fiesta pre 2012
50
Mondeo (post June ’08)
90
Fiesta post 2012
75
Probe
75
Focus (pre Jan ’01)
50
Ranger 4x2
75
Focus (post Jan ’01)
75
Ranger 4x4
125
Focus C-Max / C-Max / Grand C-Max
75
Ranger Wildtrack
225
Fusion
50
Scorpio
75
Galaxy (pre ’06)
85
Sierra
50
Galaxy (’06 – June ’08)
80
S-Max (pre ’07)
75
Galaxy (post June ’08)
90
S-Max (’07)
80
Granada
75
S-Max (post June ’08)
90
Titanium
75
Kuga
105
HONDA
0845 200 8000
www.honda.co.uk
MODEL
ACCORD
KG
MODEL
CR-V Manual (pre ’02)
KG
70
Aerodeck (86-’88)
50 CR-V Auto (pre ’02)
50
Aerodeck (’91-’93)
70 CR-V all models (’02-’04)
60
Aerodeck (’94-’97)
50 CR-V all models (from ’05)
Coupe 2.0i (’92- May ’03)
50 FR-V
90
Coupe 2.2i (’90-’97)
70 HR-V
60
Coupe 3.0 (’98- May ’03)
70 Insight, CR-Z not suitable as hybrid engines
Saloon 2.0 4dr (’90-’98)
50 Integra
50
Saloon 2.2 4dr (’90-’93)
70 Jazz (pre ’09)
60
Saloon 2.2 4dr (’94-’98)
50 Jazz (post ’09)
95
Saloon 1.8/2.0/2.2 (’99- May ’03)
60 Legend (pre ’91)
50
All models from May ‘03
75 Legend (post ’91)
70
Prelude
100
50
Civic (pre ’06)
50 Shuttle
50
Civic (post ’06)
75 Stream
60
8
HYUNDAI
0800 981 981
www.hyundai.co.uk
MODEL
KG MODEL
KG
Accent
50 I800
Coupe 1.6
65 Lantra Saloon
50
Coupe 2.0/XG
75 Lantra Estate
65
Trajet
75 Matrix
52
i10
32 Terracan
i20
50 Tucson
Trajet 2.0 GSI (pre ’06)
i30
100
115
75
75
1.4 petrol manual Est/Hatch
55 Trajet 2.0 GSI (post ’06)
72
1.6 petrol manual Est/Hatch
55 Trajet 2.0 CRDT GSI/ 2.7 V6 (pre ’06)
80
1.6 petrol auto Est/Hatch
1.6 CRDi 90bhp
Estate
N/A
manual Hatch
1.6 CRDi 110bhp manual Est/Hatch
1.6 CRDi 115bhp auto
Estate
N/A
Hatch
2.0 CRDi Hatch (’07 only)
70 Trajet 2.0 GSI CRTD manual
62
75 Trajet 2.0 GSI CRTD auto
58
75 Santa Fe 2.0TD/2.4
80
80 Santa Fe V6 2.7
92
75 Santa Fe 2.2 CRDT manual (pre 2010)
88
2012 all petrol models
60 Santa Fe 2.2 CRDT auto
80
2012 all diesel models
75 Santa Fe CRDi manual (post 2010)
Ix35 all models
80 Sonata (post ’94)
100
75
INFINITI
0844 243 5780
www.infiniti.co.uk
MODEL
KG
EX all models
100
MODEL
FX all models
KG
100
ISUZU
0844 826 9618
www.isuzu.co.uk
MODEL
KG
Denver
120
Trooper 3.2 petrol/3.1 diesel
120
Denver Max
120
Rodeo 4X2 Single Cab
100
Denver Max LE
120
Rodeo LE Sport
120
Trooper 2.6 petrol/2.8 diesel
110
MODEL
KG
9
JAGUAR
0800 085 1069
www.jaguar.com
MODEL
KG
MODEL
KG
S-Type
75
XJ6 (post ’95)
76
XF
75
X-Type
75
All other models
50
XJ – no towbar available
N/A
JEEP
01908 301 090
www.jeep.co.uk
MODEL
Cherokee ‘93
KG
90
MODEL
KG
Compass 2.4 petrol 4x4 auto
75
Cherokee post ‘94
100
Compass 2.0 petrol 4x2
60
Cherokee 2.8 CRD Ltd manual
140
Patriot –all models
75
Cherokee 2.8 CRD Ltd auto
125
Ranger –‘93
90
Grand Cherokee 2.5 (’96-’98)
120
Ranger – ’94 onwards
Grand Cherokee 4.0 (’96-’98)
140
Wrangler ‘93
Grand Cherokee ’99 onwards
140
Wrangler ’94 – ‘10
100
Compass 2.2 CRD 4x4
100
Wrangler 2.8 CRD Ultimate 2 dr
100
Compass 2.2 CRD 4x2
60
Wrangler 2.8 CRD Ultimate 4dr
140
100
80
KIA
0800 77 57 77
www.kia.co.uk
MODEL
KG
MODEL
KG
Carens pre ‘06
50
Shuma
70
Carens post ‘06
75
Soul
52
Cee’d 1.4/1.6 petrol
55
SORENTO
Cee’d 1.6 diesel
75
Sorento pre ‘07
112
Cerato
48
Sorento 2.5 CRDi manual post ‘07
120
Clarus
75
2.5 CRDi auto/ 3.3 petrol
140
Magentis
75
2.4 petrol 2WD manual post ‘10
80
Mentor
70
2.2 CRDi 2WD manual post ‘10
100
Pride
50
2.2 CRDi 2WD auto post ‘10
Pro_cee’d 1.4/1.6 petrol
55
2.2 CRDi 4WD manual post ‘10
Pro_cee’d 1.6 diesel
75
2.2 CRDi 4WD auto post ‘10
80
100
80
10
KIA
0800 77 57 77
www.kia.co.uk
MODEL
KG
MODEL
KG
Rio pre ‘10
44
Sportage pre ‘05
70
Rio post 2010
50
Sportage post ‘07
75
Sedona pre ‘08
80
Venga
75
Sedona post ‘08
85
LANDROVER
0800 110 110
www.landrover.com
MODEL
KG
Defender
150
Discovery pre ‘95
75
MODEL
Range Rover pre ‘95
KG
75
Range Rover (if ’95 towbar fitted)
150
Range Rover post ‘95
150
Discovery (if ’95 towbar fitted)
150
Discovery post ‘95
150 Range Rover Sport
150
Freelander
140 Range Rover Evoque
150
Freelander 2
150
LEXUS
0845 129 5484
www.lexus.co.uk
MODEL
KG
MODEL
KG
GS300
85
IS220d
75
IS200
75
IS250
75
IS300/IS300 Sportcross
75
RX450h
80
LS400
75
GS450h
80
RX300
80
RX400
80
11
MAZDA
08457 484848
www.mazda.co.uk
MODEL
KG
KG
MODEL
2
50 CX-7
85
3
75
MPV
85
323
50
Premacy pre Mar ‘02
50
5
75
Premacy post Mar ‘02
80
6
75
RX-8
75
CX-5
88
Tribute
75
MERCEDES
00800 9777 7777
www.mercedes-benz.co.uk
KG
MODEL
KG
A-Class pre ‘08
50
GL-Class
140
A-Class post ‘08
70
M-Class pre ‘10
135
A160 A180 A200 from ‘10
75
M-Class post ‘10
140
B-Class
75
R-Class
85
C-Class
75
S-Class
85
N/A
V-Class
75
75
MODEL
CLC Class Coupe – not suitable for towing
E-Class Saloon pre ‘10
76
Vaneo
E-Class Saloon post ‘10
84
Viano pre ‘10
E-Class Estate
84
100
MITSUBISHI
01285 647774
www.mitsubishi-cars.co.uk
MODEL
KG
MODEL
KG
ASX ’10 1.6 2WD petrol
55 Grandis
ASX ’10 1.8 DI-D 2WD/4WD
70
LANCER HATCHBACK
Carisma
75
Sportback GS2 1.8 manual
55
Sportback GS2 1.8 CVT auto
55
Challenger
115
85
Colt 1300/1600/1800 post ’92
75
Sportback GS2 2.0 DI-D manual
70
Colt 1.5 DI-D Equippe
50
Sportback GS3/4 1.8 manual
55
Estate 1500/1800
50
12
MITSUBISHI
01285 647774
www.mitsubishi-cars.co.uk
MODEL
KG
MODEL
KG
Sportback GS3/4 1.8 CVT auto
55
Outlander pre ‘07
75
Sportback GS3/4 2.0 DI-D man
70
Outlander post ‘07
100
Shogun ’89 –‘10
115
LANCER 4dr SALOON
1.8 Mivec manual
55
Shogun LWB post ‘10
135
1.8 Mivec CVT auto
55 Shogun SWB post ‘10
115
Liftback 1.6/1.8 ’93-‘07
75
Liftback post ’08 all models man
60
Liftback post ’08 all models auto
2.0 DI-D manual ‘10
Shogun Pinin
75
50
Sigma Estate ’93 onwards
75
70
Sigma Saloon ’91 onwards
75
Space Runner post ‘91
75
L200 pre ’10 all models
100
Space Star
75
L200 post ’10 all models
115
Space Wagon post ‘91
75
NISSAN
01923 899334
www.nissan.co.uk
KG
MODEL
KG
200SX
75
Terrano
100
300ZX
75
X-TRAIL
Almera / Almera Tino
75
2.0
Juke
75
2.2TD
100
Maxima QX
75
2.5 SVE manual
100
Micra
50
2.5 SVE auto
75
75
MODEL
75
Murano
100
2.0 Trek petrol ‘08
Navara Outlaw/Aventura – ‘10
104
2.5 petrol 6spd Sport/Aventura manual ‘08
Navara Outlaw – ‘12
Navara Double Cab
Acenta/Tekna/Platinum –‘12
Navara King Cab Acenta – ‘12
120
2.5 petrol 6spd Sport/Aventura CVT ‘08
104
2.0 dCi 6spd all models manual ‘08
108
2.0 dCi 6spd Sport/Aventure auto ‘08
75
2.0 dCi 6spd Tekna auto ‘10
75
Note – all models
Pathfinder
50
120
2.0 dCi 6spd Acenta/Tekna manual ‘10
100
75
100
100
13
NISSAN
01923 899334
www.nissan.co.uk
MODEL
KG MODEL
KG
Patrol manual
140 Qashqai/Qashqai 2
75
Patrol auto
110 QX
75
Prairie ’90 onwards
75 Serena pre ‘05
50
Primera
75 Serena post ‘05
75
PEUGEOT
0845 200 1234
www.peugeot.co.uk
MODEL
106
107 Not suitable for towing
1007 – all models
KG
50
MODEL
KG
308
N/A 308 CC not suitable for towing
40 1.4 16V 95bhp
N/A
58
1.4 VTI 98bhp from ‘10
58
1.4 16V/ 1.6 HDi 110
36 1.6 VTI 16V 120bhp manual
76
All other models
50 1.6 VTI 16V 120bhp auto
61
SW 1.1
28 1.6 THP 16V 150bhp
66
SW 1.4 16V
36 1.6 Turbo 16V 90/110bhp
61
SW all other models
44 1.6 THP 156bhp from ‘10
66
CC 2.0 HDi 110
45 1.6 THP 175bhp from ‘10
66
CC all other models
50 2.0 Turbo HDi 16V 136bhp manual
68
206
2.0 Turbo HDi 16V 136bhp auto
66
308SW
207 1.4 8V 75bhp
38
207 1.6 THP 175bhp
44 1.6 VTI 120bhp - Steel man ‘10
65
207 All other models
46 1.6 VTI 120bhp - Cielo man ‘10
60
306
50 1.6 VTI 120bhp - Steel auto ‘10
60
1.6 VTI 120bhp - Cielo auto ’10
55
307
Hatchback all models
60 1.6 THP 156bhp - Cielo man ‘10
70
1.4/1.6/1.4HDi estate
60 1.6 HDi 90bhp - Steel man ‘10
60
2.0/2.0 90bhp HDi estate
72 1.6 HDi 110bhp fap - Steel/Cielo man ‘10
60
2.0 110bhp HDI estate
72
2.0 HDi 136bhp fap - Cielo man ‘10
70
SW 2.0/1.6/2.0 90bhp HDi
60 2.0 HDi 136bhp fap auto - Cielo ‘10
70
SW 2.0 110bhp HDi
60
14
Partner Tepee
3008 Crossover- all models
70
405 Saloon/estate
70 Urban 1.6 16V 90bhp
50
406 – all models
65 S 1.6 VTI 120bhp
55
4007 HDi 156
100 S/Zenith 1.6 HDi 75bhp
50
508 All models
75
S/Zenith 1.6 HDi 90bhp
55
5008 all models
75 S 1.6 HDi 90bhp 7 seat
70
Outdoor 1.6 HDi 90bhp
55
Outdoor 1.6 HDi 90bhp 7 seat
70
407
1.8/2.0/2.0 auto/2.2/2.2 auto/3.0
V6 auto
1.6 HDi 110
60
60 Outdoor 1.6 HDi 110bhp FAP
55
2.0 HDi 136bhp
60
1.6 THP 156bhp from ‘10
66
2.0 Bioflex from ‘10
65 1.6 THP 175bhp from ‘10
66
HDi 110 fap from ‘10
72 All Partner Tepee models from ‘11
66
HDi 140 fap from ‘10
60 Bipper Tepee all models
60
HDi 163 fap auto from ‘10
76 Expert Tepee all models
80
HDi 170 fap from ‘10
60 Partner Combi
70
605 manual
80
605 auto
75
607
72
807 2.0 16V
76
807 HDi 120 non fap
72
807 HDi 136bhp fap
76
807 HDi 170 fap auto
75
PORSCHE
0118 930 3911
www.porsche.com/uk
MODEL
KG
MODEL
KG
Cayenne
140 Panamera
140
15
RENAULT
08000 72 33 72
www.renault.co.uk
MODEL
KG
MODEL
KG
Avantime
75 Mégane
75
Clio pre ‘10
56 Mégane Scénic pre ‘01
65
Clio & Clio Sport Tourer post ’10
75 Mégane Scénic ’01-‘03
75
Espace pre ‘97
50 Mégane Scénic ’03 -‘10
75
Espace 2.0 ’97-‘03
80 Modus 5 Doo
75
Espace V6/ 2.2 DT ’97-‘03
85 Grand Modus
75
Espace ’03 onwards
80 Scénic
75
Espace 4X4
75 Grand Scénic
75
Grand Espace
80 Safrane
84
Kangoo
75 Twingo – not recommended to tow
Koleos
Laguna Coupe – not
recommended due to low ride height
100 Vel Satis
N/A
75
75
Laguna Hatchback
75
Laguna Estate pre ‘10
50
Laguna Estate post ‘10
75
ROVER
Manufacturer no longer trading
MODEL
KG
25
70 800 post Nov ‘91
70
45
70 MG
70
MODEL
75
KG
100 MGZT/ MGZT-T
100
400 Series
70 Streetwise
70
600 Series
70 ZR
70
800 pre Nov ‘91
50 ZS
70
16
SAAB
0845 300 9593
www.saab.co.uk
KG
MODEL
All models
75
SEAT
0500 222 222
www.seat.co.uk
MODEL
KG
Alhambra
100
Altea
75
Exeo
75
Leon
75
Toledo
75
All other models
50
SKODA
08457 745 745
www.skoda.co.uk
MODEL
Fabia
KG
MODEL
50 Superb Estate pre ‘12
Superb Estate post ‘12
OCTAVIA
KG
75
80
1.6 LXi pre Jun ‘04
50 All other models
1.6 GLXi pre Jun ‘04
60
1.8 SLXi pre Jun ‘04
60 1.2 TSI 105bhp
75
1.9 TDi GLX/SLX pre Jun ‘04
60 1.2 TSI 110bhp
80
All models post ‘04
75 1.8 TSI 160bhp 4x4
80
Estate 4x4
75 2.0 TDi CR 110bhp 4x4
80
4x4 5dr
60 2.0 TDi CR 110bhp DPF
80
40
YETI
2.0 TDi CR 140bhp 4x4
80
Roomster
50 2.0 TDi CR 170bhp 4x4
80
Superb
80 2012 all models
80
17
SSANGYONG
0845 456 4056
www.ssangyonggb.co.uk
MODEL
KG
80 Rexton II post ‘10
128
Kyron all models
117 Rodius (2wd/4wd)
140
Rexton pre ‘10
140
MODEL
Korando
KG
SUBARU
0121 747 4000
www.subaru.co.uk
MODEL
KG
MODEL
KG
Forester all models pre ‘10
75 Legacy pre ‘04
75
Forester all models post ‘10
80 Legacy/Legacy Outback post ‘04
82
Justy
50 B9 Tribeca all models
80
Impreza/ WRX STI
75 XV all models
75
SUZUKI
0500 011 959
www.suzuki.co.uk
MODEL
KG
MODEL
KG
Baleno Estate
75 Grand Vitara post ‘08
85
Jimney
75 SX4 all models
50
Liana
75 Kizashi
75
Vitara V6 ‘facelift’ pre ‘08
75
Vitara TD (intercooled) pre ’08
75
Vitara post ‘08
85
Grand Vitara pre ‘08
75
18
TOYOTA
0845 120 6070
www.toyota.co.uk
MODEL
KG
MODEL
KG
Amazon post ‘03
140 Landcruiser ’03-‘10
100
Auris
60 Landcruiser post ‘10
Avensis pre ‘02
52 Picnic
60
Avensis post ‘02
75 Rav4 pre ‘06
75
Avensis post ’03 VVTi & D4-D
75 Rav4 ’06-’10 diesel
85
Avensis Verso
75 Rav4 ’06-’10 petrol
65
Colorado pre ‘03
130 Rav4 all models post ‘10
120
80
Corolla
55 Spacecruiser
50
Corolla Verso pre ’04 petrol
50 Previa pre Jul ‘00
75
Corolla Verso pre ’04 diesel
55 Previa post Jul ‘00
65
Corolla Verso post ‘04
52 Prius
Landcruiser SWB pre ‘03
120 Verso all models
Landcruiser LWB pre ‘03
100
N/A
55
VAUXHALL
08450 902 044
www.vauxhall.co.uk
MODEL
Antara
Astra Convertible – not suitable
KG
MODEL
80 Meriva pre ‘08
N/A Meriva 1.8 (16V) pre ‘10
KG
50
50
Astra – all other models
75 Meriva all models post ‘10
Calibra
75 Monterey
Corsa pre ‘12
50 Omega
75
Corsa 1.2i 16V VVt S/Exclusiv
Corsa 1.3 CDTi 16V 95ps
S/Exclusiv
All other models post ‘12
45 Senator
75
45 Signum
78
55 Sintra
75
Frontera Estate pre ‘97
75 Vectra pre ‘07
75
Frontera Estate post ‘97
55
120
112 Vectra hatch post ‘07
78
Frontera Sport pre ‘99
75 Vectra estate post ‘07
85
Frontera Sport post ‘99
99 Zafira
75
Insignia all models
85 Mokka
75
19
VOLKSWAGEN
0800 333 666
www.volkswagen.co.uk
MODEL
KG
MODEL
Amarok
120
PASSAT
KG
Beetle
75 ’83-‘88
75
Bora
75 ’88-‘01
85
Caddy
50 Estate ’02 – ‘08
85
Caddy Maxi Life
80 Saloon ’02 – ’08
75
Caravelle/California
100 All models post ‘08
Eos
75
Fox
50 CC
GOLF
Scirocco
90
90
50
Golf 2 –wheel drive pre Mk IV
50 Sharan pre ‘12
85
Golf 2 – wheel drive Mk IV
75 Sharan from ‘12
100
Golf post Mk IV
75 Syncro pre ‘02
85
Golf Plus pre ‘10
85 Syncro post ‘02
75
Golf Plus post ‘10
75 Tiguan
100
Golf GTi all models
75 Touran
75
Jetta
75 Touareg
140
Lupo / Polo
50 Transporter Shuttle 4Motion
100
UP! not suitable to tow
N/A
Vento
50
VOLVO
08457 564 636
www.volvocars.com
MODEL
KG
MODEL
KG
S80 pre 2012
440
75
460
75 S80 manual
75
480
75 S80 GT (geartronic)
90
900
75 V8 AWD GT
90
N/A 2.0D manual
75
C30 all other models
75 2.4D manual
75
C70
75 2.4D GT
90
Cross Country
75 D5 manual
75
S40
75 D5 GT
90
S40 T5/T6 AWD auto/D5 auto
90 1.6D DRIVe
75
C30 1.6D Drive – not suitable
20
S80 from 2012
S60
75
S70
75 T4 man/auto
75
S90
75 T5 man/auto
90
V40
75 T6 AWD auto
90
V50
75 DRIVe man/auto
75
V60 T6 AWD
90 D3 man/auto
75
V60 D3
75 D5 man/auto
90
V60 D5
90
XC60
All models pre ‘10
V70
90
V70 pre ‘10
75 2.4D FWD DRIVe post ‘10
75
1.6D DRIVe
75 T6 AWD geartronic post ‘10
90
2.5T manual
75 2.4D FWD geartronic post ‘10
90
2.5T geartronic
90 D3 FWD man/auto/ DRIVe
75
T6 AWD geartronic
90 D3 AWD man/auto
90
2.0D manual
75 D5 AWD man/auto
90
2.4D manual & geartronic
90
D5 manual & geartronic
90 All models pre ‘08
75
D5 AWD geartronic
90 All models ’08-‘10
85
V70 from 2012
2.4D FWD DRIVe
75
T4 man/auto
75 2.4D FWD geartronic
90
DRIVe man/auto
75 D5 AWD manual & geartronic
90
D3 man/auto
75 T6 AWD geartronic
90
T5 man/auto / T6 AWD auto
90
D5 man/auto
90 D3 FWD man/auto
75
D3 AWD man/auto
90
D5 AWD man/auto
90
T6 AWD auto
90
V90
XC70
XC70 from 2012
75 XC90 all models
90
Although the information is believed to be correct at the date of
publication, The Club cannot guarantee accuracy. If in any doubt,
the figures should be confirmed with the vehicle manufacturer.
1 Pound
1 Kilo
= 0.45359237
= 2.204622622
To convert kilograms to pounds
multiply by 2.203
e.g. 75kgs x 2.203 = 165lbs
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