How do I know if my jeep can tow?

[I See Clover]

Hi,

Was wondering if someone can explain how I work out whether or not my jeep can tow?

I know the unladen weight of my trailer, the weight of the jeep and braked/unbraked towing weight. That's all I know

Thanks

 

[tinap]

It will say in the handbook what weight it is capable of towing. If your trailer + weight of horse & anything else you put in does not exceed that weight, it will tow it.

Then you have the towing restrictions of your licence, but that's another thread

 

[I See Clover]

It will say in the handbook what weight it is capable of towing. If your trailer + weight of horse & anything else you put in does not exceed that weight, it will tow it.

Then you have the towing restrictions of your licence, but that's another thread

Thanks. It's my step dad's jeep but he can't find the handbook... he loses EVERYTHING Is there not another way you can work it out? I read something that told you how to do it, but can't find the thread.

I can only tow as a learner, but my mum and step dad can legally tow

 

[OFG]

Google the vehicle make / model for 'towing weights' and you should be able to find some info. Failing that, give the manufacturer a ring and ask them.

 

[smellsofhorse]

Put kerb weights into google
It will bring up website with details if all makes and models.

 

[paulineh]

What make of jeep i it. What size engine is it. It seems it can tow 2800kg which is fine

 

[ROG]

WHICH JEEP IS IT IN THIS LIST?

I know the unladen weight of my trailer, the weight of the jeep and braked/unbraked towing weight.

Please post those weights

 

[I See Clover]

Sorry, when I say jeep I mean 4x4. It is a Vauxhall Frontera Sport 2.2, 3 door.

The kerb weight is 1671 kg and maximum towing weight is 2400 kg.

I have an Ifor Williams 505. The unladen weight of it is 905 kg and the maximum gross weight is 2340 kg.

 

[ROG]

Sorry, when I say jeep I mean 4x4. It is a Vauxhall Frontera Sport 2.2, 3 door.

The kerb weight is 1671 kg and maximum towing weight is 2400 kg.

I have an Ifor Williams 505. The unladen weight of it is 905 kg and the maximum gross weight is 2340 kg.

FOUND THIS - click dimensions tab
kerb 1672
GVW 2300
Towing 2400

TRAILER HB505
Unladen 905
MAM 2340

That requires a B+E licence or driven under B+E provisional rules
REASONS - GVW 2300 + MAM 2340 = 4640 which is over the 3500 max for B licence towing
Also the MAM 2340 is more than the vehicle kerb weight of 1672

The trailer can be loaded with 1435 (1435+905=2340) and will still be under the towing capacity (actual towing weight) of 2400

 

[I See Clover]

FOUND THIS - click dimensions tab
kerb 1672
GVW 2300
Towing 2400

TRAILER HB505
Unladen 905
MAM 2340

That requires a B+E licence or driven under B+E provisional rules
REASONS - GVW 2300 + MAM 2340 = 4640 which is over the 3500 max for B licence towing
Also the MAM 2340 is more than the vehicle kerb weight of 1672

The trailer can be loaded with 1435 (1435+905=2340) and will still be under the towing capacity (actual towing weight) of 2400

Thank you.

Both my mum and step dad have a B + E licence, so they will be doing the towing!

 

[ROG]

Thank you.

Both my mum and step dad have a B + E licence, so they will be doing the towing!

If you have a B licence then give them a break and you do the towing

All B licence holders have a B+E provisional on the paper part of their licence

That means they can tow a B+E combination either loaded or empty and on a motorway providing they adhere to these rules:-
Supervising driver must be age 21+ and held B+E for 3+ years
L plates on front of vehicle and rear of trailer
Correct insurance for B+E learner - check with current insurer

 

[I See Clover]

If you have a B licence then give them a break and you do the towing

All B licence holders have a B+E provisional on the paper part of their licence

That means they can tow a B+E combination either loaded or empty and on a motorway providing they adhere to these rules:-
Supervising driver must be age 21+ and held B+E for 3+ years
L plates on front of vehicle and rear of trailer
Correct insurance for B+E learner - check with current insurer

Thanks I'll bear that in mind!