Towing specification

[fabricator]

I have a ford focus titanium 2ltr petrol manual transmission 2007
The identification plate
Gross vehicle weight 1795
Gross train weight 3195
Max front axle weight 985
Max rear axle weight 975
Can anyone help regarding the maximum towing capacity suitable for this vehicle
Thanks

 

[WoodlandsCamper]

The difference between the first 2 numbers, ie 1400 kg, but what is the Mass In Service (MIS) or Kerb Weight of the car?

 

[fabricator]

Hi! Kerbweight is 1347

 

[WoodlandsCamper]

The recommendation for new caravanners is to tow no more than 85% of kerb weight (1145 kg in your case) and only up to 100% for experienced towers. The reason being that a caravan is high sided and easily affected by winds and overtaking vehicles. The car's max tow is calculated on the ability to pull away with a flat trailer up an incline of 12% at sea level.