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So we agree that I could tow a caravan with a mam of 1300kg with my car at 2260kg mam? so long as its not over 3500kg actual weight?

Thanks for replies but it still doesn't answer my question. A lot of people including myself would fall under the pre 2013 liscense which has massive implications. From 2013 it is clear as its explained. Trouble is if they mean the total weight as opposed to mam they can't back track on that...

Hi Im sure this has been asked before but i was reading the gov.uk website about towing and just needed this clarifying. It states that on a licence gained after 2013 you can: tow a trailer over 750kg as long as the combined weight of the trailer and towing vehicle is no more than 3,500kg...

If it were left to me I would happily settle for an estate but the other half won't! Im probably gonna go with the kuga or honda crv with the lunar 580. Thanks for the advice people much appreciated.

Hi craig I actually have a verso 7 seater as well, but the mam is 2260kg. Mine is a diesel 2.2 and when combined with most vans would put me over the 3500kg threshold, hence why Im having to sell it.

Hi all, Im new to towing and getting frustrated by this 85% tow rule. I know its not law, just want personal opinions. Im looking to buy my first caravan which will be a venus 540/4 or the 580/6. Im having to change my car as it will put me over the 3500kg limit for total weight. The 580/6...