Discover exactly which new or used caravan a car can safely tow, with our useful Caravan Towmatch Guide.
In a few easy steps, see what you can safely tow, along with direct access to the Out and About Live Caravan Buyers' Guide to buying your dream caravan.
Read more about towing your caravan, towmatch, essential skills, basic maintenance and everything else you need to know about owning a caravan in our brand-new edition of Buying Your First Caravan. The 2022 issue is available to buy here.
What weight can my car tow? Look at the Towing capacity chart!
For a quick reference to work out the MTPLM of caravans you can tow use our 'Towing Capacity Chart' below.
Towing
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Kerbweight | 1000 | 1200 | 1400 | 1600 | 1800 | 2000 | 2200 | 2400 |
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% of kerb weight |
The ideal MTPLM of caravans you can tow | ||||||||
Novice | 85% | 850 | 1020 | 1190 | 1360 | 1530 | 1700 | 1870 | 2040 |
Confident | 90% | 900 | 1080 | 1260 | 1440 | 1620 | 1800 | 1980 | 2160 |
Experienced | 95% | 950 | 1140 | 1330 | 1520 | 1710 | 1900 | 2090 | 2280 |
100% | 1000 | 1200 | 1400 | 1600 | 1800 | 2000 | 2200 | 2400 |
...use the Towmatch service below!
Towmatch is intended for use as a guide only. Before purchasing a caravan, check its exact Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM) and the kerbweight of the car.
If you are looking for: a specific caravan class or manufacturer; require a certain number of berths or; a preferred layout, please select from the dropdowns below. Click the "Find Caravans" button to find caravans you can safely tow.