Towing; Towing A Trailer - Ford Transit Owner's Manual

TOWING A TRAILER

WARNINGS
Do not exceed the maximum gross
train weight stated on the vehicle
identification plate. See Vehicle
identification (page 171).
Do not exceed a speed of 90 km/h
(55 mph) when towing with a laden
weight greater than 2 000kg.
CAUTION
Do not exceed the maximum
permissible nose weight, i.e. vertical
weight on the tow ball, of 112
kilogrammes (247 pounds) for all vehicles
except double chassis cab and van, or 140
kilogrammes (309 pounds) for double
chassis cab and van.
Note: Not all vehicles are suitable or
approved to have tow bars fitted. Check
with your dealer first.
Place loads as low and central to the
axle(s) of the trailer as possible. If you are
towing with an unladen vehicle, the load
in the trailer should be placed toward the
nose, within the maximum nose load, as
this gives the best stability.
The stability of the vehicle to trailer
combination is very much dependant on
the quality of the trailer.
The maximum vehicle and trailer weights
represent technically binding values for
gradients up to 12 % and at an altitude of
1 000 metres above sea level. In high
altitude regions, thinner atmosphere can
reduce engine performance so the
following restrictions will apply:
In high altitude regions above 1 000 metres
(3 281 feet), the stipulated maximum
permitted gross train weight must be
reduced by 10% for every additional 1 000
metres (3 281 feet).
Transit (TT9) Vehicles Built From: 26-09-2011, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013

Towing

Steep gradients
The overrun brake on a trailer is not
controlled by ABS.
Change down a gear before you reach a
steep downhill gradient.
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WARNING