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NOTE: Towing regulations vary from
country to country. It is very important to
ensure that national regulations governing
towing weights and speed limits are
observed (refer to the relevant national
motoring organisation for information).
The stated maximum permissible towing
weights refer to the vehicle’s design
limitations and NOT to any specific
territorial restrictions.
Notes:
i) Do not exceed the motorhome gross
vehicle train weight.
ii) Do not exceed the maximum front & rear
axle loads on the motorhome.
iii) Ensure the motorhome front axle load is
never less than 40% or more than 70% of
the total weight.
iv) Motorhomes with an MTPLM up to 3500kg
which have European Type approval can
only be fitted with a type approved towbar
complying to 94/20/EC.
v) The limit for towing an un-braked trailer
is 750kg (based on VIN plate not actual
weight), this applies to a towed car.
vi) A car dolly with a car with a GVW over
750kg in place is considered as two trailers,
these are legal for use for recovery but
under the Road Traffic Regulations Act
1984 the combination is limited to 40 mph
on motorways and dual carriageways
and 20 mph elsewhere. A car dolly is not
legal for transportation (there is a very
specific difference between recovery and
transportation. Recovery is defined as the
removal of a broken down vehicle to a
place of safety).
vii) The maximum permitted vehicle
combination length is 18.75m, however
any combination must ensure compliance
with the turning circle requirements of
Construction and Use regulations 1986 &
97/27/EC.
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