Anna Sz
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Could my mercedes CLK 240 (G Reg) tow a CARAVAN???
Could my mercedes CLK 240 (G Reg) tow a CARAVAN???
Good point, '97 were the first ones - "P" or "R" reg although I doubt many have survived the tin worm from thenA G reg CLK??
Thanks for your help!! Ill find my Vin plate...Hello and welcome,
You need to find your VIN plate (example below)
If you don't have a number where the 4000 is below then your car hasn't been type approved for towing
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The 4,000kg is the gross train weight (the combined maximum allowable mass of the vehicle and trailer)
The 2,135kg is the Gross Vehicle weight (the maximum allowable mass of the vehicle including occupants, fuel and luggage)
The 1,050kg and 1,1115kg is the maximum axle loads for the front and rear axles
So taking 2,135 from 4,000 gives a maximum tow-able weight of 1,865kg working on 85% gives 1,585kg for a trailer / caravan.
You shouldn't really be towing at 100%, 85% is the recommended limit
ok I found it!Thanks for your help!! Ill find my Vin plate...
Yes -ok I found it!
my Gross vehicle weight is 2030 kg
my Gross train weight is 3530 kg
my front axle is 1020 kg
my rear axle is 1070 kg
so if I follow you correctly, my max. towable weight is 1500 kg but i should only use 85% of that which is 1275 kg...
am I correct?
The 85% thing is a guideline, and probably makes sense for somebody new to towing, but dont let it get in the way too much, if your van comes in at something just over the 85% dont go thinking you cant tow it. Its about much more than weight percentages, how you load the van and car is just as important, and you,ll get lots of good advice on one of the caravan forums.
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You shouldn't really be towing at 100%, 85% is the recommended limit
Also ..... depending on when you passed your test you might be limited to a gross train weight of 3500kgCould my mercedes CLK 240 (G Reg) tow a CARAVAN???
No legality mentioned, just “recommended”The 85% 'rule' is an abitary number from the Caravan Club ..... it has no legal standing.
All the rest of your post though I fully agree with.
Depends how big the caravan is. Your car’s handbook will have maximum towing weight listed; you will certainly be able to tow a caravan. There are two factors to consider:Could my mercedes CLK 240 (G Reg) tow a CARAVAN???