Towing ratio
—
Caravan MTPLM ÷ car kerbweight
85% guideline weight
—
A commonly used matching guideline, not a legal limit.
Maximum braked towing limit
—
Please remember: this calculation is an initial guide only and does not confirm that a combination is safe or legal. Check the vehicle manufacturer's towing limit, vehicle and caravan weight limits, towbar and noseweight limits, loading, tyres and driving licence entitlement. The 85% figure is a commonly used guideline, not a universal legal requirement.
Need to check a motorhome's payload?
Use the Abacus Motorhomes payload checker to work out how much weight your motorhome can carry.