Candapack
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We've been thinking about towing a small car. The max towing limit on my van is 1,250kg, which I'm not sure is enough for a car plus a trailer, plus bikes - we have a towball mounted bike carrier which of course we won't be able to use if towing a trailer.
Looking at something like a Skoda Citigo or similar, kerbweight is given as 920 - 940 kg. I imagine similar cars will weigh much the same. The bikes are about 40kg, so the trailer would have to be under 300kg, including any accessories eg a spare wheel, (motor mover, is such a thing necessary?).
Also, the van has a GVW of 3,850kg, which I reckon we use most of. It's on a 2.3 Ducato with 130hp, it drives well as is but how will it cope with dragging an extra 1250kg?
Any info/advice welcome.
Looking at something like a Skoda Citigo or similar, kerbweight is given as 920 - 940 kg. I imagine similar cars will weigh much the same. The bikes are about 40kg, so the trailer would have to be under 300kg, including any accessories eg a spare wheel, (motor mover, is such a thing necessary?).
Also, the van has a GVW of 3,850kg, which I reckon we use most of. It's on a 2.3 Ducato with 130hp, it drives well as is but how will it cope with dragging an extra 1250kg?
Any info/advice welcome.