Filter
Top Products
162 Starting and driving
Trailer weight
Maximum recommended trailer weights for
different gradients, with a view to comfort
and drivability for manual and automatic
cars, are shown on the drawing.
Make sure you are familiar with the law
regarding speed limits for towing, maxi-
mum trailer weights, trailer-braking
requirements, and also any special
driving-licence provisions
(see also page 253
).
The specified trailer weights and gradients
assume that the journey starts at the hill and
therefore apply only to short periods.
Recommendations for driving in hilly
terrain
The following time limits are based on the
capacity of the cooling system in warm
weather, i.e. approximately 86
°
F (30
°
C).
The following time limits are based on the
capacity of the cooling system in hot
weather, i.e. approximately 104
°
F (40
°
C).
Gradient
of hill, %
Maximum
trailer weight,
lbs. (kg)
Maximum dura-
tion, minutes
6–7 3300 (1500) unlimited
8–9 3300 (1500) 15 max
10–15 1870 (850) 15 max
Gradient
of hill, %
Maximum
trailer weight,
lbs. (kg)
Maximum dura-
tion, minutes
6–7 2000 (900) unlimited
8–9 2000 (900) 15 max
10–15 1000 (450) 15 max.
Maximum recommended trailer weights
for different gradients