What is the tow bar max weight for a T2 LWB

theduck · 22-07-2007, 20:46

Hi Guys
Could some one please look up the max towing weight for a 1999 LWB T2. As I have a left hooker I don't have a handbook.

Cheers

The Duck

rustic · 22-07-2007, 21:06

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Originally Posted by theduck

Hi Guys
Could some one please look up the max towing weight for a 1999 LWB T2. As I have a left hooker I don't have a handbook.

Cheers

The Duck

Hi, in the order of 2700-2800 kg
best regards, Rustic

Terranosaurus · 22-07-2007, 21:16

Have a look at the chassis type plates on your trruck. One of them should give you various weights on it. Doesn't give max towing capacity but you can work it out. It gives the GVW (gross vehicle weight) which is the max allowed all up weight of the truck including load and there theres MAM (maximum allowe mass) which is max allowed including trailer, minus one from the other to give max trailer weight.

That is the only safe (legally) way to do it. If you were to be pulled by VOSA for a check that plate is what they will refer to not the manual.

theduck · 22-07-2007, 21:24

Can't yet look on the truck it's still in Switzerland

awaiting repatreation to the UK, hopefully at the end of next week :smile: curtisy of the Caravan club red pennant :smile:

rustic · 22-07-2007, 21:54

Hi just followed Humingbirds recomendation.
My chassis plate contains the following:

2580 kg
5160 kg
1 1160 kg
2 1450 kg

So am I right in thinking:
1 1160 is front axle max load
2 1450 is rear axle max load
The 2580 is the maximum Gross weight of vehicle ie with passengers luggage etc
5160 kg is then max allowed mass all up weight of everything.

So if vehicle is loaded to max, then trailer can only be 5160-2580 =2580 kg
However if it is only the driver, say 100kg then Gross vehicle weight will be close on 2000kg, thus trailer could be 5160-2000 = 3160kg

However you have to take into consideration the tow bar design limits, which is probably where the 2700 kg comes from.
Each vehicle could be different so check the plate.
I hope this is right and helps other.. if not I will edit it ..
best regards, Rustic

Terranosaurus · 22-07-2007, 22:13

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Originally Posted by rustic

So if vehicle is loaded to max, then trailer can only be 5160-2580 =2580 kg
However if it is only the driver, say 100kg then Gross vehicle weight will be close on 2000kg, thus trailer could be 5160-2000 = 3160kg

I don't think it works like that, fairly certain it's 2580 regard less of load in the vehicle - maybe someone else knowdifferent though.

Checked my manual (for Mav) and no mention in there of the max towing weight. Just 100Kg max nose weight.

theduck · 23-07-2007, 09:54

Hi Guy's,
Thanks for the usall quick response, I did some more investigation and found a couple of garages advertising Terranos and saying that they have a 2800 tow limit. I was just wondering cos of my breakdown in Switzerland, after telling the mechanic at work my syptoms he recons it is not the water pump as I thought but could be the clutch and gearbox

boo hoo waaa loadsa dosh sob cry sob sob sob only had this clutch in for around 6 to 7000 miles :?

22-07-2007, 20:46	#1
theduck Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 578	What is the tow bar max weight for a T2 LWB Hi Guys Could some one please look up the max towing weight for a 1999 LWB T2. As I have a left hooker I don't have a handbook. Cheers The Duck

22-07-2007, 21:54	#5
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	Hi just followed Humingbirds recomendation. My chassis plate contains the following: 2580 kg 5160 kg 1 1160 kg 2 1450 kg So am I right in thinking: 1 1160 is front axle max load 2 1450 is rear axle max load The 2580 is the maximum Gross weight of vehicle ie with passengers luggage etc 5160 kg is then max allowed mass all up weight of everything. So if vehicle is loaded to max, then trailer can only be 5160-2580 =2580 kg However if it is only the driver, say 100kg then Gross vehicle weight will be close on 2000kg, thus trailer could be 5160-2000 = 3160kg However you have to take into consideration the tow bar design limits, which is probably where the 2700 kg comes from. Each vehicle could be different so check the plate. I hope this is right and helps other.. if not I will edit it .. best regards, Rustic __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

22-07-2007, 21:16	#3
Terranosaurus Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: YORKSHIRE Vehicle: 2001 2.7 TDi T2 SWB Posts: 4,077	Have a look at the chassis type plates on your trruck. One of them should give you various weights on it. Doesn't give max towing capacity but you can work it out. It gives the GVW (gross vehicle weight) which is the max allowed all up weight of the truck including load and there theres MAM (maximum allowe mass) which is max allowed including trailer, minus one from the other to give max trailer weight. That is the only safe (legally) way to do it. If you were to be pulled by VOSA for a check that plate is what they will refer to not the manual.

22-07-2007, 21:24	#4
theduck Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 578	Can't yet look on the truck it's still in Switzerland awaiting repatreation to the UK, hopefully at the end of next week :smile: curtisy of the Caravan club red pennant :smile:

23-07-2007, 09:54	#7
theduck Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 578	Hi Guy's, Thanks for the usall quick response, I did some more investigation and found a couple of garages advertising Terranos and saying that they have a 2800 tow limit. I was just wondering cos of my breakdown in Switzerland, after telling the mechanic at work my syptoms he recons it is not the water pump as I thought but could be the clutch and gearbox boo hoo waaa loadsa dosh sob cry sob sob sob only had this clutch in for around 6 to 7000 miles :?