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Hi all
First post so please be gentle. My issue is this. I own a Mazda CX5 2014 AWD 175bhp. The kerb weight according to web is 1530kgs. We have put a deposit down on our first caravan a Sterling Eccles Opal 2009 MTPLM1500 kg. Complete with motor mover and aircon! (I mention MM and aircon as i guess they come into the weight equation)
The caravan dealer said the Mazda should be fine even though it exceeds the 85% guidance. Having never towed before I booked onto the caravan club two day towing course.
However, the more I read the more concerned I'm becoming that my caravan will be unstable given my cars weight. Seasoned caravan owners I talk to load the car heavy, buy a roof box all to increase the weight of the car. On these forums I have read that this appears ill advised.
I would appreciate some advice. I dont want to change the car having just bought it last year. However I can change the caravan if I need to. Depending on the valued advice from this forum. I would rather lose the deposit than buy the wrong caravan for my car!
First post so please be gentle. My issue is this. I own a Mazda CX5 2014 AWD 175bhp. The kerb weight according to web is 1530kgs. We have put a deposit down on our first caravan a Sterling Eccles Opal 2009 MTPLM1500 kg. Complete with motor mover and aircon! (I mention MM and aircon as i guess they come into the weight equation)
The caravan dealer said the Mazda should be fine even though it exceeds the 85% guidance. Having never towed before I booked onto the caravan club two day towing course.
However, the more I read the more concerned I'm becoming that my caravan will be unstable given my cars weight. Seasoned caravan owners I talk to load the car heavy, buy a roof box all to increase the weight of the car. On these forums I have read that this appears ill advised.
I would appreciate some advice. I dont want to change the car having just bought it last year. However I can change the caravan if I need to. Depending on the valued advice from this forum. I would rather lose the deposit than buy the wrong caravan for my car!