What's my car's caravan towing capacity? 

Work out your car's towing capacity with the free Out & About Live Towmatch service.

Discover exactly which new or used caravan a car can safely tow, with our useful Caravan Towmatch Guide.

In a few easy steps, see what you can safely tow, along with direct access to the Out and About Live Caravan Buyers' Guide to buying your dream caravan.

Read more about towing your caravan, towmatch, essential skills, basic maintenance and everything else you need to know about owning a caravan in our brand-new edition of Buying Your First Caravan. The 2022 issue is available to buy here.

New to caravan towing and need towing capacity advice?

1. If you're an inexperienced tower, your caravan's MTPLM (maximum laden weight) should be no more than 85 per cent of a car's kerbweight. If you're a seasoned caravanner, the all-up weight of the caravan should never exceed the kerbweight of your tow car.
2. Once you have discovered the car's towing capacity, make certain you read our articles about towing mirrors, and why you should consider taking a towing course.
3. You will find more help in this article, 'Everything you need to know about your car towbar', to help you understand the types of towbars available, and their pros and cons.

What weight can my car tow? Look at the Towing capacity chart!

For a quick reference to work out the MTPLM of caravans you can tow use our 'Towing Capacity Chart' below.

• Firstly, select whether you are a novice, confident or experienced caravanner on the left-hand column.
• Then, move right on the row you're on until you come to the rough kerbweight of your car in the chart's top row.
• Where your finger stops in the chart is the ideal MTPLM of caravans you can tow. 

For a specific tow car match...

...use the Towmatch service below!

Towmatch is intended for use as a guide only. Before purchasing a caravan, check its exact Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM) and the kerbweight of the car.