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Hi ther can any one tell me the maximum towing you can pull with a 1.9 petrol engine dg automatic 1984 . Thinging of getting a small caravan for the longer holidays thankyou colin

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Max braked trailer = 1500kg
Max un-braked trailer =600kg
Max nose weight = 50kg
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For comfortable towing I would aim for around 1000 kg
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as herb said but first i would get your van on a weighbridge & deduct this from your gross train weight. family pets camper stuff etc.

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Thankyou guys you been great

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