AndyB Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I have been pondering the question as to what is the smallest sized commercial trailer needed to tow a jeep to shows and could this be towed by a Freelander or would you need something bigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Tony B Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 The weight of a tow is not supposed to excced the kerb weight of the vehicle. UNLESS, the Manufacturer deems it to have been 'constructed as a towing vehicle'. Ask a dealear for the towing capicity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Eastblock Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 The Freelander is good for up to 2000kg IIRC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Tony B Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Daft as it might sound, the Volvo 850 estate is rated at 3,000 kg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 honeileen Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Ive towed a lightweight on a twin axeled trailer behind a volvo 850 with no problems, also did a jeep once behind a BMW 320i same twin axeled trailer but that was a bit hairy as the towing vehicle was too light. But we recovered a jeep stranded 150kms away without breaking anything! Twin axle trailers are far better if you can get one because it wont bounce around so much on the back of the towing vehicle. Christian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Tony B Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Highways Agency do a free towing guide and road atlas called Hitched , fit to tow.visit www.highways.gov.uk/towing to get a free copy. Publication code PR41/09 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 FridgeFreezer Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I've seen a Freebie tow a Land Rover 101 on a trailer, a Jeep should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Edd Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 The manufacturer's data plate fitted to the vehicle will state it's maximum towed load. This is the one that the police will go by if you are pulled over. On my 110 it states 3500kg or 4000kg with linked brakes. There is a guideline that you should only go to about 85% of the towing vehicle's mass but this is only a guideline. Would you tow 1000kg behind a ferrari???:idea: HTH Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 N.O.S. Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 The manufacturer's data plate fitted to the vehicle will state it's maximum towed load. This is the one that the police will go by if you are pulled over. On my 110 it states 3500kg or 4000kg with linked brakes. There is a guideline that you should only go to about 85% of the towing vehicle's mass but this is only a guideline. Would you tow 1000kg behind a ferrari???:idea: HTH Ed I don't think a towbar is on the Ferrari accessories list :cool2: What's the problem here? 1) Get max. towed weight from vehicle data plate 2) Deduct something for the load (tools, driver, passengers) to give sensible max. towed weight - 85% sounds very sensible 3) Find a suitably sized/capacity trailer from Ifor Williams website (recommend min. 2 ft longer than jeep to allow for balancing trailer) given weight of jeep 5) Find weight of trailer from website (remember to add weight of sides etc if to be fitted) and add to jeep weight to calculate total towed weight, and compare to 2) above 6) Try 2.0t capacity and 3.5t capacity ranges to see what will work - heavier the trailer the better it will last/more useful it will be 7) If you can't afford Ifor Williams look at other makers Problem sorted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Tony B Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 The manufacturer's data plate fitted to the vehicle will state it's maximum towed load. This is the one that the police will go by if you are pulled over. On my 110 it states 3500kg or 4000kg with linked brakes. There is a guideline that you should only go to about 85% of the towing vehicle's mass but this is only a guideline. Would you tow 1000kg behind a ferrari???:idea: HTH Ed I have seena Fiat x16 trying to tow a horse box! :shake: For those of a younger age, think of a two seater Smart sports car. There are a lot of good cheap older Range Rovers going around the £400, one of those with a trailer limited milage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 honeileen Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Another thing to consider is the tow hitch fitted to your vehicle. Ive just changed mine on a Renault Master van to a heavy duty one because the standard one was a 750kg hitch! Christian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 antarmike Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 (edited) ...Would you tow 1000kg behind a ferrari???:idea: HTH Ed http://www.lameng.com/files/tractors_ferrari_vega_spec.pdf this Ferrari is rated to tow 6000Kgs. Edited October 16, 2009 by antarmike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ashley Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Hi, i use a vauxhall frontera to tow mine on a trailer, i use one from the Brian James range which i brought second hand but they are not cheap hobbies but are a godsend over long (and short)distances. I have always worked on the jeep being about a 1000 kilos and the trailer is 500 kilos so it should be ........... 1500 KG permisable towing rate = which would be the max weight for some 4x4 `s on the market, which exceeds the 85% rule. you must check the data plate (or check on line)for the relevant info. Best of luck Ashley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Edd Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Drat, thought ferrari was a safe bet!:banghead: :-) Knew to avoid porsche & lamborghini, next time I'll go for a 2CV!:idea: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 antarmike Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 (edited) Drat, thought ferrari was a safe bet!:banghead: :-) Knew to avoid porsche & lamborghini, next time I'll go for a 2CV!:idea: AS you say right to avoid Lamborghini, Lamborghini R 3-95? Rated towing capacity....... Edited October 17, 2009 by antarmike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 antarmike Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 (edited) Drat, thought ferrari was a safe bet!:banghead: :-) Knew to avoid porsche & lamborghini, next time I'll go for a 2CV!:idea: And Porche, allthough I guess the Porche Tiger tank could pull more safely!! Edited October 17, 2009 by antarmike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Enigma Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 A tiger tank will probably break down on its own without towing anything... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Jack Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 A tiger tank will probably break down on its own without towing anything... The man has a point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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