Rav4 PHEV to tow Swift Sprite?

[Buckman]

And your point is what? The report was extensive and looked at several parameters of which caravan mass was one, and one conclusion is that mass doesn’t have a significant effect. But where is 85% mentioned? As I said above 85% predates University of Bath research as evidenced below

**Help ** required before decision to add more weight

Good morning everyone, I’m looking for some advise quickly, before I agree to the A/C being fitted to my new Swift Challenger Grande SE 670, we pick the new caravan up on the 9th October. The original plate has MRO 1683kg and MTPLM 1863kg, the MTPLM is now updated to 2000kg, I have driven with...

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I don't recall making any a point? I never mentioned that it contained anything remotely to do with 85% I simply posted a link that I thought may be useful. Obviously you did not think the link was of any use or you have taken it totally out of context?

 

[otherclive]

I don't recall making any a point? I never mentioned that it contained anything remotely to do with 85% I simply posted a link that I thought may be useful. Obviously you did not think the link was of any use or you have taken it totally out of context?

I just thought that you had posted the link to support the 85% guidance. A brief explanation would have helped. But no problem. It’s lost in the depths caravan history. 😂

 

[Buckman]

I just thought that you had posted the link to support the 85% guidance. A brief explanation would have helped. But no problem. It’s lost in the depths caravan history. 😂

Not all. It seems we both misunderstood one another. LOL!

 

[RogerL]

I could not find any evidence of this study.

Unfortunately the internet has caused a lot of hearsay comments to be repeated and by such exposure the myths have become popular beliefs.

If anyone has verifiable evidence please let us know.

The Caravan Club recommendation was in existence when I first took an interest in caravanning in the late '70s - it was then lower, 75 or 80% even though the towing speed limit was 40 mph

For a short while in the '80s there was a differential speed limit for trailers depending on weight ratio, 50 mph under 100% and 40 mph over 100% both were replaced when the dual carriageway and motorway limit for trailers was increased to 60 mph.

I've never been aware of any academic research to establish this recommendation, just a consensus of opinion from experienced caravanners within the Caravan Club.