Is a Honda CR-V good for towing a caravan?
The kids can be entertained in the back, there’s ample room for inflatable flamingos, and the Honda CR-V’s fuel-efficient and powerful 1.5-litre VTEC Turbo engine is capable of towing up to 2000kg – perfect for caravanning.
What weight can I tow on my car Licence?
A full car licence already lets you tow trailers weighing no more than 750kg. You can also tow heavier trailers with a car as long as the total weight of vehicle and trailer isn’t more than 3,500kg.
What size trailer can I tow without a Licence?
Drive a vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes or 3,500kg MAM towing a trailer of up to 750kg MAM. Tow a trailer over 750kg MAM as long as the combined weight of the trailer and towing vehicle is no more than 3,500kg.
How do I find my towing capacity?
Towing capacity formula
- Find out curb weight (on VIN sticker).
- Add the weight of passengers, fuel, and cargo to the curb weight.
- Subtract this number from your vehicle’s GCWR ( you may have to look this up using your VIN if it’s not on the door sticker).
- This is your max towing capacity.
Is it legal to tow a car with a straight bar?
If the vehicle on tow has a driver steering and is connected via a solid bar or rope, then it is still a car in the eyes of the law and must be fully road legal or have all four wheels clear of the road.
Can I tow an uninsured car?
Can you tow an uninsured car? When using a tow-bar the towed vehicle will be legally classed as a trailer, so provided your own car insurance policy includes cover for pulling a trailer (or you take out a standalone trailer insurance policy) the towed vehicle won’t need its own car insurance policy.
Can I tow a car with a bar?
While tow bars are the safest method for towing a car, most people will use a tow rope, as these are significantly cheaper. If this is the case, one of the key things to avoid is pulling on the rope suddenly. This can cause uncomfortable jolts, which can snap the rope or damage one or both of the cars.