General Towing ?

[STILOSID]

Hello all, I Have a 1.6 stilo and i an looking at towing a couple of motorbikes around for track days and racing (500Kg). around the uk.

Will the car be ok with this?

many thanks

 

[s130]

Not problem at all. I used to tow my 1000kg caravan with my Tipo 1.6 with no problems. At 500kg and little/no wind resistance you'll be more than OK with your Stilo.

I'm assuming you have a manual gearbox.

You won't win any towing races but you are not going to be a hazard or embarrasment on the road either.

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

Yep, will be a peice of cake

 

[STILOSID]

Ok cool tanks guys, im just looking at the towing laws. why does the .gov website have to be so confusing :bang:.

The car is limited to 500kg i think and im limited to 750kg. this towing stuff is all new to me.

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

Ok cool tanks guys, im just looking at the towing laws. why does the .gov website have to be so confusing :bang:.

The car is limited to 500kg i think and im limited to 750kg. this towing stuff is all new to me.

Have you got a towing license?

Is the trailer braked? I think you'll find the 500kg is unbraked weight

 

[STILOSID]

No the new liences are limited to 750kg. Yeah the trailer will be unbraked (500kg). Then there is the max loaded car weight. it looks like the stilo will be sold.

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

No the new liences are limited to 750kg.

Unbraked 500kg (inc trailer and brakes) will be fine. No need to sell the Stilo