Alan L wrote: Bazza I think it is total tow weight. As the trailer would weigh over a weigh bridge. For comparison, my 535 Fyran is listed as 800kg. Throw in the extras you mention, you would be well under 1500kg. Alan |
Phantom Menace wrote: Bazza, I would say that Alan meant the dry weight of his boat is 800kg. To get to the total weight for towing he also needs to add fuel, other gear etc. BUT that would still be less than 1500kg total
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kimber7wsm wrote: Most ratings I have seen have 2 and it is total weight trailer included. One braked, and one unbraked. For example the Ford Ranger is 3500kg, but only 750kg unbraked. 4.5 times less. |
Most vehicles have tow ratings given to them by the manufacturer specifying the gross trailer weight braked, unbraked, or both, that the vehicle can safely tow. Although the law does not require these tow ratings to be followed, the NZ Transport Agency recommends that they be taken into account.
In addition to the requirements above, the law requires that every light vehicle and trailer combination must be capable of stopping within a distance of seven metres from a speed of 30km/h. In effect, this means that the maximum allowable weight of an unbraked trailer is limited by the weight and braking ability of the vehicle being used to tow it.
The Transport Agency recommends, as a guide, that the laden weight of an unbraked trailer should not exceed three quarters of the unladen weight of the towing vehicle and then only if the towing vehicle's brakes and tyres are in excellent condition. A trailer heavier than this may prevent the vehicle combination from meeting the seven metre from 30km/h brake performance requirement. To illustrate the increase in stopping distance when towing an unbraked trailer, consider a trailer with a laden weight equal to the weight of the towing vehicle.
Contact them Bazza rather than be ill-informed most vehicles are 750kg rated doesnt leave much wriggle room if in doubt check with your insurance Co
Kandrew wrote: Interesting Paul my XC90 weighs 6 tonne and has a unbraked tow capacity of 3.5 tonne but I know it will tow and stop a lot more. |
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