Can My Car Tow This Caravan?

Use the RoamWorthy caravan towing calculator to compare a car with a caravan before you buy or tow. The calculator brings together the car's maximum braked towing capacity and kerbweight with the caravan's Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM).

What the calculator checks

• Whether the caravan's MTPLM is within the car manufacturer's maximum braked towing limit.
• The caravan-to-car weight ratio, including the widely used 85% matching guideline.
• Whether the combination appears comfortable, requires extra care, or exceeds a stated vehicle limit.
• Important checks to make against the vehicle handbook, VIN plate and caravan weight plate.

Legal limit and practical guidance are different

A car's published towing capacity is a manufacturer limit, but it is not the only figure that matters. Drivers must also stay within the car's gross train weight, axle limits, the caravan's MTPLM and any driving-licence restrictions that apply to the outfit.

The 85% figure is practical matching guidance rather than a legal limit. Less experienced towers are commonly advised to choose a caravan with an MTPLM no greater than roughly 85% of the tow car's kerbweight. Experienced drivers may use a higher ratio, but the outfit must remain within every legal and manufacturer limit.

Information to have ready

For the best result, use the exact derivative of your car and the plated MTPLM of the caravan. Similar-looking models can have different engines, drivetrains, kerbweights and towing limits. Always confirm the result against the physical plates and official documentation before towing.

Open the interactive towing calculator

You can also check towing capacity by registration or browse caravans for sale.