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Co upling s ocket load
The coupling socket load is the load
exerted by the trailer/caravan on the
coupling ball. It can b e varied by changing
the w eight distribution when loa ding the
trailer/caravan.
The maximum permissible coup ling socket
load (50 kg) is specified on the towing
equipm ent identification plate and in the
vehicle documents. Always aim for the
maximum load, especia lly in the ca se of
heavy caravans/trailers. The c oupling
soc ket load should never fall below 25 kg.
When m easuring the coupling sock et load,
make sure that the draw bar of the loaded
tra iler/ca ra van is at the same height a s it
will be when the trailer/carav an is coupled
with the towing vehicle loaded. Particularly
important for trailers/caravans with
tandem axle.
Rear axle load during towing
Corsa
When the caravan/tra iler is coupled and
the tow ing vehicle fully loaded (including
all occupants), the permissib le rear axle
load (see identification plate or vehicle
documents) ma y be exceeded by 45 kg
and the permissible gross vehicle weight by
15 kg. If the permissible rear a xle loa d is
exceeded, a maximum speed of 60 mph
(100 km/h) applies. If nationa l regulations
specify a lower maximum speed for
vehicles towing a caravan/trailer, this must
be observed.
Corsavan, Combo
The permissib le axle loads must not be
exceeded.
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