Towing Guide - Flipbook - Page 9
CALCULATING THE CARAVAN/CAR WEIGHT RATIO
This ratio is the actual laden weight of the caravan expressed as
a percentage of the KW of the car, i.e:
The MTPLM
of the caravan
KW of the car
x 100%
Why is this ratio important?
It is used to ensure your fully loaded
caravan is appropriate for your towing
experience as it has a major influence
on towing stability.
The caravan industry recommends:
For a novice caravanner, ideally, this
ratio should not exceed 85%.
For an experienced caravanner the
maximum recommended ratio is 100%.
Remember: The weight of your
personal effects and the optional
equipment you have fitted will affect
the result: Keep the caravan as light
as possible - the lower the weight, the
better the match and, provided items
are stowed properly, the safer it is to
tow.
Note: Care must always be taken not
to exceed the car’s loading and towing
limits including the combined MAM
which takes preference over the weight
ratios as mentioned above.
NCC Caravan Towing Guide 9
