Matching your car to your caravan

Trailer weight
The Camping and Caravanning Club recommend that the loaded weight of your caravan should not exceed 85 percent of the kerbweight of your car. However, you should never exceed the kerbweight given in the car’s handbook.

Noseweight
This is the weight that you put on the tow ball of your vehicle and is typically between 50 and 100kg. For stability, the noseweight should not exceed this limit.

Payload
Payload is the weight of the items that you are allowed to carry in your caravan - you will find this in the handbook. Check the loading of your caravan periodically to make sure you aren't exceeding the total weight allowed. Manufacturers call this the gross weight