Practical Caravan

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YOUR VAN BUYING QUESTIONS ANSWERED

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How do I match my car and caravan?

The most commonly asked question in caravanning is whether a certain car is appropriate for pulling a certain caravan. To answer this, you must know the kerbweight of your tow car (X), the legal towing limit of your tow car (Y) and the maximum technically permissible laden mass (MTPLM) of your caravan (Z). Car details

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