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I am trying to determine What the towing capacity be of my car (Hyundai Tucson City SX 4 Cylinder Auto) 2007 model would be.

The hyundai.com.au website lists under the Tucson section when I click Specifications > Measurements > Towing Capcity, that the City Auto can

only tow 600kg Braked Trailer, and under Unbraked trailer there is just a dash, then it says Maximum towball weight is 120 kg. I thought this

was pretty low so went out to have a look at our car,

We got the authentic Hyundai tow bar installed when we bought the car a few months ago, and there is an installation plate near the towbar

fixed to the car which says:

Gross trailer mass-braked 1200kg (4cyl)
Gross trailer mass-unbraked 600kg (4cyl)
Max static ball load 120kg.

Does this mean I can actually tow a 1200kg caravan? (As long as it has its own brakes)? Do most caravans have their own brakes? What is Gross

trailer mass? This includes all our luggage/utensils/paraphernalia etc doesn't it?

How does one measure to make sure their caravan is under the tow bar max weights after they load it up? go to a weighbridge or just guess or

some math equasion?

If I want to buy a caravan, but still be able to cruise at approx. 90-100km/hr in a 4cyl 2.0L tucson, is this going to be achievable?

I am wondering that, given the lack of power the car would probably have towing something large like a caravan, and the places we are likely

to go (down and up mountains to get to the coast, etc), am I better off looking at camper trailers than caravans?

Sorry if this sort of question has been asked before. Thnx for ur help :)

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the City Auto can only tow 600kg Braked Trailer,If that is what it says, that is your lot, does not matter how strong the towbar is.
600kg does seem low. You should have this information in the vehicle specs book that came with the vehicle.
Be very careful that you get the correct answer to this question.

The rated towing capacity includes everything.

All trailers over 749kg need brakes, irrespective of vehicle capacity. A light weight camper or van (under 750kg) might not be fitted with brakes.

After you have loaded the trailer, you can weigh the tow ball weight with some bathroom scales to get a good idea. There is a minimum tow ball weight as well as a maximum, depending on the weight of the trailer.
You will need to go to a weighbridge to get the weight on the wheels. Add the two together to get the Gross Trailer Weight.

Contact your local vehicle standards / inspection station for the local State regulations.

I think towing anything at 80-100kph is too much, no matter what the vehicle is. Check your local State regs. You might find that there is a speed limit.

Anyway, you are on holiday.
Slow down, and smell the roses!smile

Cheers,
Peter

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