What's Your Towing Ratio?

[ProfJohnL]

I have started this thread because I don't want to divert any other questions into what might be perceived as a hijack.

Most of us caravanners have shrewd idea of what our outfits towing ratio is.

I would be interested to know:-
What your towing ratio is?
And why you use this particular ratio?

 

[Lonesome-Whizkid]

I don't have an outfit yet as ive only just started learning the ropes of caravanning but I've come to a decision, that my outfit is going to be the kia sorento 2.2 AWD and the lunar lexon 640 RS 2008 model, It's an 83% towing ratio. I've come to this decision through the help guidance and advice of the PCv website forum and It's members. The Insurance grouping for the sorento is below average and the fuel consumption is also good, It has a 100kg noseweight on the towball {advise 80kg} And the caravan choice is fit for my needs as i have opted for extra space for the siblings in the family. I realise and understand that towing a van has legalities and laws which have not to be taken for granted, and I'm just very greatful i have this website to help and guide me through a whole new lifestyle.

 

[SteveW77]

My towing ratio is 80%
Sorento KX 2 2005Kg Eccles Moonstone 1615KG

Just happened that way, no special reason

 

[WoodlandsCamper]

My towing ratio is 79%.
Downsized from Vectra to Astra at beginning of year to minimise outlay in retirement (down from 2 to 1 car and OH didn't like driving the Vectra). Only have a 2-berth as no grandchildren. Astra road tax - zero first year and £20 a year thereafter.

 

[JimD1]

Our towing ratio is 89.5%.

We tow a 2013 Lunar Clubman SE with a Vauxhall Vivaro van, as we carry 5 dogs & we use it to camp when we compete in dog agility shows. The van is regularly pretty heavily loaded, as we have custom built steel cages permanently fitted & we carry food etc. for the dogs. so the actual ratio rather than the kerb/MTPLM is always a lot lower. Also the van punches a much bigger hole in the air than a car, so the aerodynamics & consequently the stability is quite different.

Jim

 

[Dustydog]

My towing ratio is 80%.
Noseweigbt 110 kgs
Kia Sorrento 2.5 crdi
Bailey Senator Wyoming,

John
I've included Noseweigbt. I'm sure you will agree a very important factor.

 

[colin-yorkshire]

hi John,
Vauxhall Meriva 1.7cdti. 1442kg
Bailey Ranger 380/2. 1058kg
Noseweight 50kg
Towing Ratio 73%
the towing ratio is low only by coincidence. the 380 at a shipped length of 5.25mtrs is the longest I can get into the garage,
and the Meriva being a smallish MPV was the best utility vehicle I could find but still returns 60mpg solo,

 

[Lappy]

My towing ratio comes at around 92%

Ssangyong Rexton Sx7 (2005yom)
Adria Astella Rio Grande. (2013yom)
Noseweight: 100kg

 

[Mike_S]

Seat Alhambra 2.0 TDI 140 ps DSG Auto KW 1851Kg
Bailey Senator S6 California MTPLM 1495Kg
Ratio 81%

Noseweight 85Kg

Mike

 

[Wilbury]

When I was last into Caravaning and I bought a new Caravan it was not supplied with a towing ratio nor was one offered as an optional extra. I never did fit one and allways seemed to do quite well without so I am pleased to have saved whatever money one would have cost.
Rgds

 

[glenno]

88%
Senator S5 Oklahoma & Jaguar X-type 2.2d estate sport premium.

Tows great :cheer:

 

[starlightdj]

Hi
Volvo XC90 2155kg
Sterling Eccles t/a Trekker MTPLM 1805kg
83.76% match.

As I new the Volvo xc90 should be a great match for any van so as long as the MTPLM was under 2000kgs didn't bother doing a match until now.

cheers
John

 

[itsme]

Hi,
My towing % are as follows, according to CC matching facility
For a citroen. 2008 C5 2.0 hdi vtr+ saloon manual diesel 73 kg nose weight
Towing a 2002 Elldis Avante 505
KW- 78%
Towing Limit - 69%
Gross Train wt- 87%

 

[Sproket]

Hi John.

With a empty truck and a full van = 83%
1600kg MTPLM and 1930kg Mass in service
We run with 100kg nose weight ( max allowed on tow bar is 130kg )

Could never get to the GTW of 5400kg

 

[Mel]

Towing Ratio 84% (I think). Liked Car, Liked Van. Under 100% Jobs a good 'un.
mel

 

[RONALD5555]

Towing Ratio 92% Noseweight 100kg
Already had the car and liked the van.
Previous van with this car, 97% Towed with no problem.

 

[colin-yorkshire]

some interesting results there for you Prof, so seeing as you started the thread ""What's yours"" :evil:

 

[ProfJohnL]

some interesting results there for you Prof, so seeing as you started the thread ""What's yours"" :evil:

88% for a caravan. But its 117% for a large box trailer, 44% for a camping trailer, and only 10% for a garden trailer!

I don't load to achieve a particular ratio.

 

[Raywood]

Mazda 6 and Quasar 465 which according to the CC figures is 86% which seems OK to me. I did try another site that told me that was dangerous but I am not convinced.

 

[dhardy]

peugeot 4007 1825 kg,
adora rhine 2013 1620kg
88.5%

 

[Len_Cuff]

Vectra 3.0 V6 CDTi 1600Kg
Adria Adora 612DP 1500 MTPLM
92%
Tows fine 50-60 in 5th no problems.

 

[Trevormc]

Only guessing but its close to 55/60%.
Disco and Jubilee Herald.

Trevor

 

[Sedo]

Hi we tow at about 65% with a Sedona 2.9 TS auto and a Pegasus 524.
Great don't think the tail will be wagging the dog anytime soon I hope.

 

[jimbro]

Towing a 2005 Lunar Lexon DS @ 1163kg unladen
with a 1995 Pajero weighing in at 2180kg unladen

Ratio = 53%

 

[Tukums]

Skoda Octavia Estate 4x4 and Sprite Alpine 4 ratio 82%.
It was 87% with previous car, then changed to the Octavia which has a higher mass in service, I do prefer to tow somewhere near the guidance.