If your car is not listed, please e-mail Chris or Ian to let either know the make, model, model type, CC, man/auto & kerbweight is and they will add it to the list.
A large amount of information is coming in from the major car manufacturers. As we get this info, we will link you to separate pages.
The only information we have is that contained on this site. Your local dealer should be able to help, failing that try www.towsafe.co.uk
85% (or even 100%) rules are not "rules" but guidelines which have no substance in law. They are designed to ensure that the outfit will be stable (all other factors being equal). Exceeding this figure, whilst not illegal in itself, COULD lead to prosecution if the driver was stopped because of (say) instability or after an accident as there is a requirement
on the driver to ensure the safety of his vehicle in the Construction and Use Regulations.
Usually a manufacturer will quote a tow weight which is far greater than the mass of the vehicle. Generally this is based on the total train weight (car + caravan) which can be started on a 12% gradient.
Where this weight (or any other e.g. nose weight) is given as lower by the manufacturer the user ignores it at his peril. Insurance could well be void after an accident - worse, the illegal combination could cause the accident if the vehicle is unable to handle it.
The big problem we have in the UK is the traffic density, especially on Motorways, which has caravans in close proximity to both cars and large goods vehicles at speed. The vortices encountered can cause trailers to wander if not loaded correctly and matched to the towing vehicle.
Some useful info:
Kilograms to Cwts. Multiply by .01968
Cwts to kilograms. Multiply by 50.8
Don't forget there's 112 pounds in a Cwt
Kilograms to Pounds. Mutiply by 2.2045
Pounds to Kilograms. Mutiply by .4536