14' Series Holden Captiva Diesel Tow Vehicle

[northern]

Hi, Just looking for some advice on towing. I currently have a Holden Captiva 7 diesel (work vehicle not my choice) with Tow rating of 1700kg and ball weight 158kg. I would like to get a Jayco caravan and would prefer not to get a camper trailer model. I have seen some second hand Jayco 14.44 expanda's that have a TARE of 1300kg approx and ATM of 1665kg approx. Is this too close to the limit in real world towing? Does anyone have any experience towing a caravan with a Captiva diesel? What model caravan?
Thanks

 

[Drover]

I think you would have to get any van weighed as you couldn't rely on the plate to be correct, they are often wrong. Look around for a van with ATM of 1600 and you should be clear, there are lots of smaller lighter rigs around, a 14.44 is a great van but you would really have to watch your loading, I had a 14.44.3 and it easily went to 1800 when packed up.

 

[northern]

I think you would have to get any van weighed as you couldn't rely on the plate to be correct, they are often wrong. Look around for a van with ATM of 1600 and you should be clear, there are lots of smaller lighter rigs around, a 14.44 is a great van but you would really have to watch your loading, I had a 14.44.3 and it easily went to 1800 when packed up.

Thanks, we travel light but I am concerned it may be a bit borderline. Might have to look at some other options.