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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.
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
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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.
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!
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.
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.
Finding towbar S-values can be a tricky
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A selection of conventional
noseweight gauges Photo: Andy Parkington, Radius
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.
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).
This gauge from Towsure sits on
top of the car’s towball and must
be removed before towing.
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
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.
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ALFA ROMEO www.alfaromeo.co.uk 00800 2532 0000
MODEL KG MODEL KG 145/146 50 155 Turbo 4X4 105
Spider/ GTV 50 164 2.0 Twin Spark 60
147/156/166 60 164 3.0 V6 65
155 1.8 Twin Spark 90 Brera 60
155 2.0 TS/ 2.5 V6 95 Giulietta 60
MiTO – all models 60
AUDI www.audi.co.uk 0800 699 888
MODEL KG MODEL KG 100/200 2WD 50 A6 pre ‘97 50
100/200 4WD 75 A6 from ‘97 85
Quattro/Cabriolet 50 A6 Quattro 75
A1 pre ‘14 75 A7/S7/Q7 Quattro 85
A1 from ‘14 50 A8 pre ‘10 75
A3 75 A8 from ‘10 95
A4/A5/A5 Cabriolet 80 Allroad 95
Avant 75 Q7 5 Seat pre ‘14 140
Q3 80 Q7 5/6/7 Seat ‘14 130
Q5 5 Seat pre ‘12 80 All Q7 from ‘15 115
Q5 from ‘12 100 S4 75
RS4 90 S5 Coupé 80
BMW www.bmw.co.uk 0800 325 600
MODEL KG MODEL KG 1 Series/ 2 Series 75 5 Series GT 100
2014 1 Series M135i, 114d, 116 efficient dynamics unsuitable to tow
From ’14 5 Series Saloon – Active Hybrid 5 not suitable to tow
90
3 Series pre ‘14 75 ’14 5 Series Tourer 90
’14 3 Series Saloon – 320i efficient dynamics, Active Hybrid 3, 320d efficient dynamics unsuitable to tow
75 From ’14 5 Series Gran Turismo
100
5 Series Sport Tourer 80
M5 90
3 Series Gran Turismo
75 X1 80
’14 3 Series Touring – 320d efficient dynamics not suitable
75 X3 2.0d/3.0d/2.0i pre ‘12
80
4 Series 75 X3 2.5i/3.0 pre ‘12 75
5 Series from ‘99 90 X3 all models from ‘12 100
http://www.alfaromeo.co.uk/http://www.audi.co.uk/http://www.bmw.co.uk/
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MODEL KG MODEL KG X5 pre ‘13 120 7 Series 100
X5 from ‘13 140 7 Series Active hybrid 7/L unsuitable
X6 pre ‘13 120 Mini pre ‘14 75
X6 from ‘13 140 Mini from ’14 unsuitable to tow
CHEVROLET www.chevrolet.co.uk 0800 06 06 06
MODEL KG MODEL KG Captiva 80 Kalos 50
Lacetti 75 Korando 140
Tacuma 75 Musso 140
Orlando 75 Nubira 75
Trax 75 Cruz 75
CHRYSLER www.chrysler.co.uk 00800 1692 1692
MODEL KG MODEL KG 300C 3.0 V6 CRD pre ‘10
100 Neon 50
300C 3.0 V6 CRD from ‘10
96 Neon Auto 25
300C 3.5 V6/5.7 V6/ 6.1 SRT-8
85 PT Cruiser 50
Grand Voyager pre ‘13
80 Sebring 50
Grand Voyager from ‘13
65 Voyager 80
CITROËN www.citroen.co.uk 0800 023 4000
MODEL KG MODEL KG Berlingo 70 C3 1.1i 38
Multispace 1.6i 90bhp pre ‘13
50 C3 1.4i/1.4 HDi 16V 47
Multispace 1.6i 110bhp pre ‘13
55 C3 1.4/1.6 16V 48
Multispace 1.6 HDi 75 bhp pre ‘13
50 C3 Pluriel 34
Multispace 1.6 HDi 90/110bhp pre ‘13
55 C3 Picasso1.6 90bhp 54
All models from ‘13 70
http://www.chevrolet.co.uk/http://www.chrysler.co.uk/http://www.citroen.co.uk/
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MODEL KG MODEL KG
C4 pre 2013 C5 Saloon from ‘13
1.4i 16V 63 Hdi 115bhp manual 55
1.6 HDi 16V 92/110bhp manual
66 E-HDi 115 Airdream EGS6
55
1.6 HDi 16V 110bhp EGS
65 HDi 160 6 speed Manual
70
1.6i 16V 61 HDi 160 6 speed auto 57
1.6 16V Auto 62 HDi 200 6 speed auto 75
2.0 HDi 16V 138bhp 73 C5 Tourer ’10-‘13
2.0 HDi 138bhp Auto 70 1.6 HDi 16V 110bhp 52
1.6 16V Vti 90bhp 66 2.0 HDi 16V 160bhp 67
1.6 16V Vti 120bhp auto
65 2.0 HDi 16V 160bhp auto
53
1.6 HDi 16V 110bhp (non dpfs)
66 3.0 HDi V6 240bhp auto
63
C4 Picasso pre ‘13 C5 Tourer from ‘13
All models pre 2010 60 Hdi 115bhp manual 53
1.6i 16V Vti 120bhp 60 E-HDi 115 Airdream EGS6
54
1.6i THP EGS 60 HDi 160 6 speed Manual
67
1.6 HDi 110bhp Exclusive
50 HDi 160 6 speed auto 53
1.6HDi 110bhp VTR+ 60 HDi 200 6 speed auto 76
1.6 HDi 110bhp EGS Exclusive
50
1.6 HDi 110bhp EGS VTR+
C6 all models 70
C8 pre ‘10 76
All Models from 2013 70 C8 HDi 120bhp from ‘10
72
C4 Grand Picasso pre ‘13
C8 HDi 138bhp from ‘10
72
1.6 16V 120bhp 60 C8 2.2 HDi 173bhp auto from ‘10
75
1.6i THP 150bhp EGS
60 CX/C-Crosser 100
DS3 46
1.6 THP 140bhp Auto 60 DS3 Racer not suitable
1.6 HDi 110bhp 50 DS4 75
1.6 HDi 110bhp EGS 50 DS5 75
2.0 HDi 138bhp EGS 70 Xsara 70
All models from 2013 70 Xsara Picasso 80
C4 Cactus
All models 55
C5
Estate/ Hatch pre ‘10 75
C5 Saloon ’10-‘15
1.6 HDi 16V 110bhp 55
2.0 HDi 16V 160bhp 70
2.0 HDi 16V 160bhp auto
57
3.0 HDi V6 240bhp auto
67
1.6 16V 155UP 70
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DACIA www.dacia.co.uk 0844 335 1111
MODEL KG MODEL KG Duster 2WD 50 Sandero 75
Duster 4WD 75
DAIHATSU No longer trading in Europe – Contact local dealer
MODEL KG MODEL KG Fourtrak/ Sportrak 75 Terios pre ‘10 60
Fourtrak S73 from chassis no.502755
100 Terios from ‘10 55
Fourtrak S78 from chassis no.504940
100 YVR 50
DODGE No longer trading in 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 manual
100
Journey 2.0 CRD SXT auto
68 Nitro 2.8 diesel auto 126
FIAT www.fiat.co.uk 00800 3428 0000
MODEL KG MODEL KG Bravo 60 Multipla 70
Coupe 80 Panda inc 4X4 60
Croma pre ‘95 84 Qubo 60
Croma from ‘05 70 Sedici 50
Doblo 60 Stilo inc Multiwagon 60
Idea 60 Ulysse pre Feb ‘03 60
Punto/Grande Punto 60 Ulysse from Feb ‘03 76
Marea 70 500/500L 500X 60
http://www.dacia.co.uk/http://www.fiat.co.uk/
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FORD www.ford.co.uk 020 3564 4444
MODEL KG MODEL KG B-Max/Cougar 75 Maverick 100
Ecosport 50 Mondeo pre ‘07 75
Escort 50 Mondeo ’07-’08 reg 80
Explorer 100 Mondeo from 58 reg 90
Fiesta pre ‘12 50
Fiesta from ’12 –‘14 75 Probe 75
Fiesta from ‘14 50 Ranger 4X2 pre’14 75
Focus pre Jan ‘01 50 Ranger 4X4 pre ‘14 125
Focus from Jan ‘01 75 Ranger Wildtrack 225
Focus C-Max 75 Ranger 4X2 from ‘14 165
C-Max/Grand C-Max 75 Ranger 4X2* from ‘14 225
Fusion 50 Ranger 4X4 from ‘14 225
Galaxy pre ‘06 85 Scorpio 75
Galaxy ’06 – ’08 reg 80 Sierra 50
Galaxy from 58 reg 90 S-Max pre ‘07 75
Granada 75 S-Max ’07-’08 reg 80
Kuga pre ‘14 105 S-Max from 58 reg 90
Kuga from ‘14 100 Titanium 75
Vignale TBA Turneo Connect TBA * Vehicles with increased ride height
GREAT WALL www.greatwallmotor.co.uk 08430 227 127
All models 80
HONDA www.honda.co.uk 0845 200 8000
MODEL KG MODEL KG Accord – all models 75 HR-V up to 2015 60
Civic pre ‘06 50 HR-V from 2015 70
Civic from ‘06 75 Insight,CR-Z N/A N/A
CR-V manual pre ‘02 70 Jazz pre ‘09 60
CR-V auto pre ‘02 60 Jazz from ‘09 95
CR-V all models ‘02-‘04
60 Prelude 50
CR-V all models from ‘05
100 Shuttle 50
FR-V 90 Stream 60
http://www.ford.co.uk/http://www.greatwallmotor.co.uk/http://www.honda.co.uk/
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HYUNDAI www.hyundai.co.uk 0870 532 9980
MODEL KG MODEL KG Accent 50 i40 saloon/tourer
manual 80
Coupe 1.6 65 i40 saloon/tourer auto 70
Coupe 2.0/ XG 75 i800 100
Trajet 75 Lantra saloon 50
i10 32 Lantra estate 65
New Generation i30 75 Matrix 52
i20 pre 2015 50 Terracan 115
i20 from 2015/ iX20 75 Tucson pre 2015 75
Tucson from 2015 100
i30 Trajet 1.4 petrol manual pre ’14
55 2.0 GSi pre ’06 75
1.6 petrol manual pre ’14
55 2.0 GSi from ‘06 72
1.6 petrol auto pre ‘14
70 2.0 CRDT GSi pre 06 80
2.7 V6 pre ‘06 80
2.0 CRDi Hatch ‘07 75 2.0 manual from ‘06 62
From ’12 all petrol 60 2.0 auto from ‘06 58
From ’12 all diesel 75 Santa Fe
2.0/2.4 Td pre ‘10 75
iX35 pre ‘14 80 2.7 V6 pre ‘10 92
iX35 1.6/1.7 2wd from ‘14
50 2.2 CRDi manual pre ‘10
88
2.2 CRDi auto pre ’10 80
iX35 2.0 4wd 80 All models from ‘10 100
INFINITI www.infiniti.eu/uk 0203 024 0770
MODEL KG MODEL KG EX 100 FX 100
Q50 100 Q70 100
QX50 100 QX70 100
ISUZU www.isuzu.co.uk 08446 626 640
MODEL KG MODEL KG Denver/Max/LE 120 Trooper 3.1 diesel 120
Trooper 2.6 petrol 110 Rodeo 2WD single cab
100
Trooper 2.8 diesel 110 Rodeo LE sport 120
Trooper 3.2 petrol 120
http://www.hyundai.co.uk/http://www.infiniti.eu/ukhttp://www.isuzu.co.uk/
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JAGUAR www.jaguar.co.uk 0800 70 80 60
MODEL KG MODEL KG S-Type 75 XJ6 from ‘95 76
X-Type 75 XJ not suitable N/A
XF pre 2016 75 XE 75
XF from 2016 100 F-Pace all models 100
JEEP www.jeep.co.uk 00800 0426 5337
MODEL KG MODEL KG Cherokee ‘93 90 Compass 2.0 petrol
4X2 60
Cherokee from ‘94 100 Compass 2.4 petrol 4X4 auto
75
Cherokee 2.8 CRD manual
140 Patriot all models 75
Cherokee 2.8 CRD auto
125 Ranger ‘93 90
Grand Cherokee 2.5 ’96-‘98
120 Ranger from ‘94 100
Grand Cherokee 4.0 ’96-‘98
140 Wrangler ‘93 80
Grand Cherokee from ‘99
140 Wrangler from ‘94 100
Compass 2.2 CRD 4X2
60 Wrangler 2.8 CRD Ultimate 2dr
100
Compass 2.2 CRD 4X4
100 Wrangler 2.8 CRD Ultimate 4dr
140
KIA www.kia.co.uk 0800 775 777
MODEL KG MODEL KG Carens pre ‘06 50 Mentor 70
Carens from ‘06 75 Pride 50
Cee’d 1.4/1.6 petrol pre ‘14
55 Pro_Cee’d 1.4/1.6 petrol pre ‘14
55
Cee’d 1.6 diesel pre ‘14
75 Pro_Cee’d 1.6 diesel pre ‘14
75
Cee’d all petrol from ‘14
60 Pro_Cee’d all models from ‘14
60
Cee’d all diesel from ‘14
75 Pro_Cee’d GT 60
Picanto pre ‘15 28
Cee’d GT 60 Picanto from ’15 - unsuitable
Cee’d Sportswagon 1.4 petrol 98bhp
60 Optima 60
Rio pre ‘10 44
Cee’d Sportswagon all other models
75 Rio from ‘10 50
Shuma 70
Cerato 48 2.2 CRDi 2WD 100
http://www.jaguar.co.uk/http://www.jeep.co.uk/http://www.kia.co.uk/
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manual ’10-‘14
Magentis 75 2.2 CRDi 2WD auto ’10-‘14
80
Sedona pre ‘08 80 2.2 CRDi 4WD manual ’10-‘14
100
Sedona from ‘08 85 2.2 CRDi 4WD auto ’10-’14
80
Sportage pre ‘05 70 All models from ’14 100
Sportage ’07-‘14 75
Sportage Petrol from ‘14
50 Soul pre ‘14 52
Soul ’14 50
Sportage diesel from ‘14
80 Soul from ‘15 80
Soul EV - unsuitable
Sorento Venga 75
Sorento pre ‘07 112 2.5 CRDi manual
from ‘07
2.5 CRDi auto/ 3.3 petrol from ‘07
120
2.4 petrol 2WD manual ’10-‘14
140
LAND ROVER www.landrover.com 08705 000 500
MODEL KG MODEL KG Defender 150 Range Rover pre ‘95 75
Discovery pre ‘95 75 Range Rover from ‘95
150
Discovery from ‘95 150 Range Rover Sport 150
Discovery Sport 150hp
150 Range Rover Sport SVR
120
Discovery Sport 180hp
100 Range Rover SDV6 Hybrid
120
Freelander 140 Range Rover Evoque 150
Freelander 2 150
LEXUS www.lexus.co.uk 0845 1295 484
MODEL KG MODEL KG GS300 pre 2015 85 IS300hse not suitable N/A
GS300 from 2015 80 LS400 75
GS450h 80 NX300h/200t 60
IS200/200t 75 RX300 80
IS220d 75 RX400 80
IS250 75 RX450h 80
IS300/Sportcross 75
http://www.landrover.com/http://www.lexus.co.uk/
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MAZDA www.mazda.co.uk 0845 330 2800
MODEL KG MODEL KG 2 50 CX-5 from ‘14 85
3 75 CX-7 85
323 50 MPV 85
5 75 Premacy pre Mar ‘02 50
6 75 Premacy from Mar’02 80
CX3 75 RX-8 75
CX-5 pre ‘14 88 Tribute 75
MERCEDES www.mercedes-benz.co.uk 08081 565 635
MODEL KG MODEL KG A-Class G-Class cabriolet 115
A-Class pre ‘08 50 G-Class LWB 140
A-Class ’08-‘14 70 GL-Class/GLR/GLS 140
A160 from ‘10 75 GLA - Class 75
A180 from ‘10 75 GLC 250 4matic 88
A200 from ‘10 75 GLC 220d/250d 100
A220 from ‘14 75 GLC 300/350 unsuitable
N/A
A250 from ‘14 75 M-Class pre ‘10 135
Unsuitable to tow: A250 Sport A45 AMG 4 Matic A180 CDI Blue Efficiency Edition Any A-Class fitted with AMG Sports package
M-Class from ‘10 140
B-Class 75 *M250 Blue Tec 4Matic retrofit towbar
115
C-Class 75 R-Class 85
CLS/ CLA 84 S-Class pre ‘15 85
CLC coupe / C63 AMG /CLA AMG unsuitable
N/A S-Class ‘15 88
E-Class saloon pre ‘10
76 Unsuitable to tow: S350 CDi SL S400 SLK S400 Hybrid SLS
E-Class saloon ’10-‘15
84
E-Class saloon/est ‘15
88 V-Class pre 2016 75
V-Class from 2016 100
E-Class estate pre ‘15
84 Vaneo 75
E-Class from 2016 75 Viano pre ‘15 100
E-Class coupe/cab 75 Viano from ‘15 75
http://www.mazda.co.uk/http://www.mercedes-benz.co.uk/
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MITSUBISHI www.mitsubishi-cars.co.uk 01285 647 774
MODEL KG MODEL KG ASX 1.6 2WD ’10-‘14 55 L200 pre ’10 100
ASX 1.8 DI-D ‘10 70 L200 from ‘10 115
ASX 1.6 from ‘14 60 Outlander pre ‘07 75
ASX all other models from ‘14
70 Outlander from ‘07 100
Outlander PHEV ‘15 75
Shogun ’89-‘10 115
Carisma 75 Shogun SWB from’10 115
Challenger 115 Shogun LWB from’10 135
Colt 50 Shogun LWB only ‘15 125
Grandis 85 Shogun Pinin 75
Space Star 75
LANCER HATCH LANCER 4dr Saloon
Sportback GS2 1.8 manual
55 1.8 Mivec manual 55
Sportback GS2 1.8 CVT auto
55 1.8 Mivec CVT auto 55
Sportback GS2 2.0 DI-D manual
70 Liftback 1.6 ’93-‘07 75
Sportback GS3/4 1.8 manual
55 Liftback manual from ‘08
60
Sportback GS3/4 1.8 CVT auto
55 Liftback auto from ‘08 50
Sportback GS3/4 2.0 DI-D manual
70 2.0 DI-D manual ‘10 70
NISSAN www.nissan.co.uk 01923 899 334
MODEL KG MODEL KG 200 SX 75 NAVARA
Almera/Almera Tino 75 Outlaw/Aventura ‘10 104
Juke 75 Outlaw ‘12 120
Maxima QX 75 Double Cab all models ‘12
104
Micra pre ‘14 50 Outlaw V6 from ‘14 120
Micra from ’14 no towbar available
N/A King cab Acenta ‘12 108
King cab Acenta 4wd from ’14
108
Murano 100
Note 1.5dCi only ‘14 50 Visia/Acenta/Tekna/ Salomon from ‘14
104
Note all models pre’14
50
Pulsar 75
Note 1.2 manual only ‘15
45 Pathfinder 120
Terrano 100
http://www.mitsubishi-cars.co.uk/http://www.nissan.co.uk/
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NISSAN www.nissan.co.uk 01923 899 334
MODEL KG MODEL KG X-TRAIL
2.0 pre ‘08 75 X-Trail manual ‘15 100
2.2TD pre ‘08 100 X-Trail xtronic ‘15 75
2.5 SVE manual pre’08
100
2.5 SVE auto pre ’08 75 Patrol manual 140
2.0 Trek petrol ‘08 75 Patrol auto 110
2.5 petrol 6spd Sport/ Aventura manual ‘08
100 Primera 75
Qashqai/Qashqai 2 pre ‘14
75
2.5 petrol 6spd Sport/ Aventura CVT ‘08
75
Qashqai from ‘14 100
2.0 dCi all manual models ‘08
100 QX 75
Serena pre ‘05 50
2.0 dCi Sport/Aventura auto ‘08
75 Serena from ‘05 75
2.0 dCi Tekna/Acenta manual ‘10
100
2.0 dCi Tekna auto ‘10
75
All models from ‘12 100
PEUGEOT www.peugeot.co.uk 0845 200 1234
MODEL KG MODEL KG 106 50 208
107 not suitable N/A 1.0 VTi 68bhp 30
108 not suitable N/A 1.2 VTi 82bhp 46
206 1.2 e-VTI 82bhp 29
1.4 16V/1.6HDi 110 36 1.6 VTi 120 manual 46
All other models 50 1.6 VTi 120 auto 46
SW 1.1 28 1.6 THP 156 46
SW 1.4 16V 36 1.6 THP 200 46
SW all other models 44
CC 2.0 HDi 110 45 2008 all models 51
CC all other models 50 307
Hatchback all models 60
207 1.4/1.6/1.4 HDi est 60
1.4 8V 75bhp 38 2.0/2.0 90bhp HDi est 72
1.6 THP 175bhp 44 2.0 110bhp HDi est 75
207 all other models 46 SW 1.6/2.0 90 HDi 60
CC 1.6 VTi 120bhp 42 SW 2.0 110 HDi 60
CC 1.6 VTi 120 auto 43
CC 1.6 HDi 112 FAP 43
http://www.nissan.co.uk/http://www.peugeot.co.uk/
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PEUGEOT www.peugeot.co.uk 0845 200 1234
MODEL KG MODEL KG 308 407
308 CC not suitable N/A 1.8/2.0/2.0 auto 60
1.4 16V 95bhp 58 2.2/2.2 auto 60
1.4 VTi 98bhp ’10-‘14 58 3.0 V6 auto 60
1.6 VTi 16V 120 man 76 1.6 HDi 110 60
1.6 VTi 16V 120 auto 61 2.0 HDi 136bhp 60
1.6 THP 16V 150 66 2.0 Bioflex from ‘10 65
1.6 turbo 16V 90/110 61 HDi 110 fap from ‘10 72
1.6 THP 156 ’10-‘14 66 HDi 140 fap from ‘10 60
1.6 THP 175 ’10-‘14 66 HDi 163 fap auto ‘10 76
2.0 Turbo HDi 136 man
68 HDi 170 fap from ‘10 60
2.0 Turbo HDi 136 auto
66 4007 HDi 156 100
508 all models 75
308 all models from ‘14
75 5008 pre ‘14 75
5008 from ‘14 70
308 SW 605 manual 80
1.6 VTi 120 Steel man ‘10
65 605 auto 75
607 72
1.6 VTi 120 Steel auto ‘10
60 807 2.0 16V 76
807 HDi 120 non fap 72
1.6 VTi 120 Cielo man ‘10
60 807 136 fap 76
807 HDi 170 fap auto 75
1.6 VTi 120 Cielo auto ‘10
55 TEPEE
Urban 1.6 16V 90bhp 50
1.6 THP 156 Cielo man ‘10
70 S 1.6 VTi 120bhp 55
S/Zenith 1.6 HDi 75 50
1.6 HDi 90 Steel man ‘10
60 S/Zenith 1.6 HDi 90 55
S 1.6 HDi 90 7 seat 70
1.6 HDi 110 fap Steel/ Cielo man ‘10
60 All Tepee from ‘14 70
Outdoor 1.6 HDi 90 55
2.0 HDi 136 fap Cielo man ‘10
70 Outdoor 1.6 HDi 7 seat
70
2.0 HDi 136 fap Cielo auto ‘10
70 Outdoor 1.6 HDi 110 fap
55
308 SW all models ‘15
71 1.6 THP 156 from ‘10 66
1.6 THP 175 from ‘10 66
All Partner Tepee from ’11-‘14
66
3008 all models from ‘14
70
Partner Tepee 1.6L VTi 98 Active ‘15
70
405 Saloon/Estate 70
406 all models 65 Partner Tepee all other models ‘15
56
Bipper Tepee from ’11-‘14
60
Expert Tepee from ’11-‘15
80
Partner Combi 70
http://www.peugeot.co.uk/
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PORSCHE www.porsche.com/uk 0118 930 3911
MODEL KG MODEL KG Cayenne 140 Panamera pre ‘14 140
Macan 96 Panamera from ‘14 100
RENAULT www.renault.co.uk 0844 335 0000
MODEL KG MODEL KG Captur 60 Mégane 75
Clio pre ‘10 56 Modus 5 Doo 75
Clio from ‘10 75 Grand Modus 75
Clio Estate from 2016 60 Scénic 75
Espace ’97-‘03 80 Grand Scénic 75
Espace V6/2.2 DT ’97-‘03
85 Safrane 84
Vel satis 75
Espace from ‘03 80 Unsuitable to tow: Kangoo Z.E Twingo ZOE Fluence Z.E
Espace 4X4 75
Grand Espace 80
Kadjar 75
Kangoo 75
Koleos 100
Laguna Coupe – not recommended due to low ride height
75 Vel satis 75
Laguna Hatchback 75
Laguna Estate pre ‘10
50
Laguna Estate from ‘10
75
ROVER Manufacturer no longer trading
MODEL KG MODEL KG 25 70 MG 70
45 70 MGZT / MGZT-T 100
75 100 Streetwise 70
400 Series 70 ZR 70
600 Series 70 ZS 70
800 from ‘91 70
http://www.porsche.com/ukhttp://www.renault.co.uk/
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SAAB No new models currently sold in the UK
All models 75
SEAT www.seat.co.uk 0500 222 222
MODEL KG MODEL KG Alhambra 100 Leon 75
Altea 75 Toledo 75
Exeo/ Ibiza 75 All other models 50
SKODA www.skoda.co.uk 08457 745 745
MODEL KG MODEL KG Fabia 50 Superb 80
OCTAVIA Superb Est pre ‘12 75
1.6 LXi pre Jun ‘04 50 Superb Est from ‘12 80
1.6 GLXi pre Jun ‘04 60 YETI
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
1.8 TSI 160bhp 4X4 80
4X4 5dr 60 2.0 TDi CR 110 4X4 80
Estate 4X4 75 2.0 TDi CR 110bhp DPF
80
All models from Jun ’04
75 2.0 TDi CR 140 4X4 80
2.0 TDi CR 170 4X4 80
All ’14 models 80
Rapid 50 All 150bhp models ‘15
85
Rapid Spaceback 50 All 2WD models ‘15 80
Roomster 50 All 4WD models ‘15 85
SSANGYONG www.ssangyonggb.co.uk 0845 456 4056
MODEL KG MODEL KG Korando 80 Rodius 140
Korando Sports 92 Tivoli petrol 60
Rexton pre ‘10 140 Tivoli diesel 80
Rexton II & W 128 Turismo 105
http://www.seat.co.uk/http://www.skoda.co.uk/http://www.ssangyonggb.co.uk/
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SUBARU www.subaru.co.uk 08446 626 612
MODEL KG MODEL KG Forester pre ‘10 75 Legacy/Outback from
‘04 82
Forester from ‘10 80 Le Vorg 90
Impreza/ WRX STI 75 B9 Tribeca 80
Justy 50 XV 75
Legacy pre ‘04 75
SUZUKI www.suzuki.co.uk 0845 850 8800
MODEL KG MODEL KG Baleno 75 Grand Vitara pre ‘08 75
Jimny 75 Grand Vitara from ‘08 85
Kizashi 75 SX4 75
Liana 75 Unsuitable to tow: Splash Swift
Vitara pre ‘08 75
Vitara from ‘08 85
TOYOTA www.toyota.co.uk 0844 701 6202
MODEL KG MODEL KG Amazon from ‘03 140 Landcruiser SWB pre
’03 120
Auris pre’15 60 Landcruiser LWB pre ‘03
100
Auris 1.3 1.4 ‘15 55
Auris 1.6 ‘15 65 Landcruiser ’03-‘10 100
Avensis pre ‘02 52 Landcruiser from ‘10 120
Avensis from ‘02 75 All Landcruisers ‘15 140
Avensis Verso 75 Picnic 60
Colorado 130 Rav4 pre ‘06 75
Corolla 55 Rav4 ’06-’10 diesel 85
Corolla Verso pre ’04 petrol
50 Rav4 ’06-’10 petrol 65
Rav4 from ’10-‘14 80
Corolla Verso pre ’04 diesel
55 Rav4 from ‘15 60
Spacecruiser 50
Corolla Verso all models from ‘04
52 Previa pre July ‘00 75
Previa from July ‘00 65
Unsuitable to tow: Prius
Verso all models 55
Yaris 50
Yaris Hybrid not suitable
N/A
http://www.subaru.co.uk/http://www.subaru.co.uk/http://www.toyota.co.uk/
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VAUXHALL www.vauxhall.co.uk 0845 111 7711
MODEL KG MODEL KG Antara 80 Meriva pre ‘10 50
Astra 75 Meriva ’10-‘13 55
Astra convertible N/A Meriva from ‘14 75
Calibra 75 Mokka 75
Cascada 75 Monterey 120
Corsa pre ‘12 50 Omega 75
Corsa 1.2i petrol from ‘12
75 Senator 75
Signum 78
Corsa 1.3 CDTi from ‘12
45 Sintra 75
Vectra pre ‘07 75
Corsa all other models from ‘12
55 Vectra hatch from ‘07 78
Vectra est from ‘07 85
Frontera Estate pre ‘97
75 Zafira 75
Zafira Tourer 75
Frontera Estate from ‘97
112
Frontera Sport pre ‘99
75
Frontera Sport from ‘99
99
Insignia all models 85
VOLKSWAGEN www.volkswagen.co.uk 0800 0833 914
MODEL KG MODEL KG Amarok 120 Jetta up to ‘14 75
Beetle pre ‘14 75 Jetta from ‘15 80
Beetle from ’14 not suitable to tow
N/A Lupo 50
Passat estate ’02-‘08 85
Bora 75 Passat saloon ’02-‘08 75
Caddy pre ‘14 50 Passat all models from ’08
90
Caddy from ‘14 80
Caddy Maxi 80 Polo 50
Caddy Maxi Kombi 80 Scirocco pre ‘14 50
Caddy Maxi Camper 100 Scirocco ’14 unsuitable to tow
N/A
California 100
Caravelle 100 Sharan pre ‘12 85
CC 90 Sharan from ‘12 100
Eos 75 Tiguan 100
Fox 50 Touran pre 2016 75
GOLF Touran from 2016 80
Golf 2wd pre Mk IV 50 Touareg 140
Golf 2wd from Mk IV 75 Transporter 100
Golf Plus pre ‘10 85 UP! Unsuitable to tow N/A
Golf Plus from ‘10 75 Vento 50
Golf GTi / cabriolet 75
Golf from ‘14 80
http://www.vauxhall.co.uk/http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/
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VOLVO www.volvocars.com/uk 01628 422 200
MODEL KG MODEL KG C30 75 V70
C30 1.6D unsuitable N/A V70 pre ‘10 75
C70 75 1.6D DRIVe ’10-‘12 75
Cross Country 75 2.0D manual ’10-’12 75
S40 T5/T6 AWD auto 90 2.4D ’10-‘12 90
S40 D5 auto 90 2.5T manual ’10-‘12 75
S40 all other models 75 2.5T geartronic ’10-‘12
90
S60 D5 ’10-‘12 90
All models pre’14 75 D5 AWD ’10-‘12 90
D2/ D2 R-design from ‘14
75 V70 from 2012
D2 auto/ D3 75
D3 from ‘14 75 D4 / D5 90
D4/ D5 man from ‘14 75 DRIVe 75
T3 from ‘14 75 T4 / T5 / T6 AWD 90
D4 auto from ‘14 90 XC60 pre 2010
D5 auto from ‘14 90 All models pre ‘10 90
T6 AWD from ‘14 90 XC60 from 2010
2.4D FWD DRIVe 75
S70 75 2.4D FWD geartronic 90
S80 D3 FWD 75
D2 / D3 75 D3 AWD 90
D4 / D4 Exec 90 D5 AWD 90
D5 90 XC70
DRIVe 75 All models pre ‘08 75
T4 75 All models ’08-‘10 85
T5 / T6 AWD auto 90 XC70 from ’10 – ‘12
2.4D FWD DRIVe 75
S90 75 2.4D FWD geartronic 90
V40 75 D5 AWD man/auto 90
V50 75 T6 AWD geartronic 90
V60 XC70 from ’12-‘14
D2/ D3 75 D3 FWD man/auto 75
D4 / D4 R-Design/ D5 90 D3 AWD man/auto 90
T3 / T6 / Plug in 90 D5 AWD man/auto 90
T6 AWD auto 90
All models from ‘14 90
XC90 all models pre ‘15
90
XC90 from ‘15 140
Although the information is believed to be correct at the date of publication, The Club cannot guarantee accuracy. If in any doubt, contact the vehicle manufacturer for verification.
1lb = 0.45359237 1kg = 2.2046622622 To convert kg to lbs multiply by 2.203 e.g. 75kgs x 2.203 = 165lbs
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