Maximum permissible towing weights
Unbraked trailers: 750 kg (1650 lbs)
Trailers with overrun brakes: 3500 kg (4400 lbs)*
Nose weight: 150 kg (330 lbs)
Nose weight (Australia only): 350 kg (770 lbs)
*Note: For diesel vehicles in Algeria, Egypt, India, Libya, Morocco, Pakistan and Tunisia, the maximum permissible towing weight for a trailer with overrun brakes is 1500 kg (3307 lbs).
See 202, WEIGHTS, for details of the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), gross train weight, axle weights and maximum payload.
Note: When towing, the maximum permissible Gross Vehicle Weight can be increased by a maximum of 100 kg (220 lbs) provided that the road speed is limited to 100 km/h (60 mph).
Note: When calculating rear axle loading, remember that the trailer nose weight, the load in the vehicle’s luggage area, weight on the roof rack, and the weight of rear seat passengers must all be added together.
Only connect approved electrical circuits, which are in good condition, to the trailer socket.
When a trailer electrical connection is made and the vehicle’s direction indicators are used, the trailer warning lamp will flash in time with the direction indicators.
Warning: Never exceed the maximum weights for either the vehicle or the trailer. Doing so can cause accelerated wear and damage to the vehicle. It can also adversely affect vehicle stability and braking, which can lead to loss of control, increased braking distance, rollover, or crash.
To preserve handling and stability, only fit Land Rover approved towing accessories.
Warning: Never use towing eyes or lashing points to tow a trailer. They have not been designed for this purpose and doing so may cause them to fail, resulting in injury or death.
To avoid overheating the gearbox (and the clutch on manual vehicles), it is not advisable to tow heavy trailer loads at speeds of less than 32 km/h (21 mph) in High range. Select Low range instead.
When calculating the laden weight of the trailer, remember to include the weight of the trailer plus the weight of the load.
If the load can be divided between the vehicle and trailer, loading more weight into the vehicle will generally improve stability. Do not exceed the vehicle’s weight limits.
To maintain vehicle stability, it is essential that the trailer is loaded so that it remains parallel to the ground. This is particularly important when towing twin-axled trailers.
Increase rear tyre pressures of the towing vehicle to those for maximum vehicle loading conditions.
Ensure trailer tyre pressures are set to the trailer manufacturer’s recommendations.
If the vehicle is loaded to maximum Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), the nose weight is limited to 150 kg (330 lbs). See 202, WEIGHTS.
If it is necessary to increase the nose weight up to a maximum of 250 kg (550 lbs), the vehicle load should be reduced accordingly. This ensures that the GVW and maximum rear axle load are not exceeded.
Ensure that a suitable breakaway cable or secondary coupling is used. Refer to the trailer manufacturer’s instructions for guidance.
Ensure that the tow ball is secure.
Check the operation of all trailer lights.
Warning: Do not loop the breakaway cable over the tow ball as it may slide off.
Warning: Do not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), maximum rear axle weight, maximum trailer weight, or nose weight. Exceeding any of these limits could cause instability and loss of control.
Tyre pressures: Increase rear tyre pressures of the towing vehicle to those for maximum Gross Vehicle Weight conditions.
Nose weight: Must be a minimum of 7% of gross caravan or trailer weight, up to a maximum of 350 kg (722 lbs).
Hitch height: Must be set with the engine running so that the caravan or trailer is level when connected to the vehicle.
