Rear Axle Load During Towing; Driving Characteristics, Towing Tips - Vauxhall Corsa Owner's Manual

Rear axle load during towing

Corsa saloon
When the caravan / trailer is coupled and
the towing vehicle fully loaded (including
all occupants), the permissible rear axle
load (see identification plate or vehicle
documents) may be exceeded by 45 kg
and the permissible Gross Vehicle Weight
by 15 kg. If the permissible rear axle load is
exceeded, a maximum speed of 60 mph
(100 km/h) applies. If national regulations
specify a lower maximum speed for
vehicles towing a caravan / trailer, this
must be observed.
Corsavan, Combo
The permissible axle loads must not be
exceeded.
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Tyre inflation pressure
Increase tyre pressure on the towing
vehicle to the value specified for the load –
see pages 233, 234, 235, 236. Also check
the tyre inflation pressure on the caravan /
trailer wheels and the spare wheel.

Driving characteristics, towing tips

For caravans / trailers with brake, attach
the break-away stopping cable to the eye
(see arrow in figure).
Before coupling the caravan / trailer,
lubricate the ball of the caravan / trailer
towing device. However, do not do so if a
stabilizer which acts on the coupling ball is
being used to damp rolling motions.
Handling is greatly influenced by the
loading of the caravan / trailer. Loads
should therefore be secured so that they
cannot slip and be placed in the centre of
the caravan / trailer if possible, i.e. above
the axle.