[WillLowe]

The missus is looking to take her and a friends horse away for a day out. The standard towinh weight is 1.8kg but the double trailer and horse's will weigh just under 2 tonnes wpuld this be ok for a mapped engine?

[doncarlyon]

2 tonnes is alot more than 1.8kg

What is the cars max towing weight? Should tell you in the manual I'd have thought.

[G50]

I'm not sure it's the engine that dictates Max towing weight, but more the weight of the towing vehicle compared to what it's towing.

[rjwojcik]

Originally Posted by G50

I'm not sure it's the engine that dictates Max towing weight, but more the weight of the towing vehicle compared to what it's towing.

As above, doesn't really matter about the power

[kzg1969]

that is heavier than the weight of the car - not a good idea

think you need to look at that max train weight in the owners manual - IIRC that is the only legal requirement

[Wills2]

The max weight is 1800kg for a braked trailer towing to max weight needs some experience towing to over 110% (illegally) isn't the wisest idea especially with a horse in the trailer.

Loving the idea that a "mapped" 35d could tow more.....

[Watsey]

Has your "missus" driven a vehicle while towing before ? There's a lot to it, especially with that amount of weight, weight transfer, live animal, towed weight exceeding towing vehicle weight and max towing capacity. You may also have a legality/insurance issue.

All things considered, you need a more substantial towing vehicle for the task.

[Wills2]

Also if your licence was issued after 1997 (and it's just a cat b) you can't tow more than 3500kg (combined) if the trailer weighs more than 750kg.

[GEP77]

Also the nose weight of the trailer needs to be considered. The 3 series is restricted to a 75kg nose weight on the trailer, and a quick read suggests that most horse boxes will be between 100-150kg.

This would have the impact of lifting the front of the car reducing both steering and braking effectiveness considerably.

[Liquidfox]

Increase in power doesn't change the metal stamped plate under the bonnet.

[robbiep]

As already said. The max towing weight is a legal limit.

Go over it and, if an accident was to happen, you could well find insurance not valid

[335dX]

Originally Posted by robbiep

As already said. The max towing weight is a legal limit.

Go over it and, if an accident was to happen, you could well find insurance not valid

And be persecuted.

As has already been said by others wisely:

Check the stamped train weight of the car - don’t deviate from it, it’s illegal, Touringpleb might help with this, I don’t know how to tag him.

If you tow at 100%, you need to know what you’re doing.

I’ve towed caravans for years pushing 95% and never had an issue, but bugger putting a horse in that mix.

If the horse box has a heavier ball weight than the car / manufacturers suggests sounds like you need a 4 x 4.... that’ll tow in excess of 2t.

[G50]

Originally Posted by 335dX

And be persecuted.

bugger putting a horse in that mix.

There's two horses actually, they'll balance one another.

[nikkireed]

the max car towing weight is 1800kg but the roadside assistance nyc is providing service for more than that must contact them they are the best service providers.

[Lorcan]

You're over-thinking this.