Subject: Convertable Author: Peter S. Evans Date: July 11, 2010 at 20:04
I have a BMW 323 convertable. Assuming correct weight ratio is it legal to tow with this car?
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Author: Bert Date: July 11, 2010 at 23:11
Sure, if BMW allows towing, the max. mass can be derived from the VIN plate.
Author: Peter S. Evans Date: July 11, 2010 at 23:25
Thanks. My car has a manufacturers towbar. The reason for the query was that I was told that it is not legal to tow a caravan with a convertable. I just wanted to check that out.
Author: Paul Date: July 12, 2010 at 11:17
Hi Peter.
It's a misconception that convertables are illegal to tow with in the UK.
Providng your towing within the cars recommended limits (and it's worth adopting the 85% of kerbweight guideline too), then their's no legal reason why you can't use the vehicle.
Tow weights etc should be in your handbook or from the VIN plate as Bert's mentioned.
