Towing; Towing A Trailer; Steep Gradients - Ford Transit Owner's Handbook Manual

TOWING A TRAILER

WARNINGS
Do not exceed the maximum
vehicle and trailer 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.
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.
Note: The maximum trailer nose
weight can be found on the
manufacturers data plate on the tow
bar.
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:

Towing

In high altitude regions, the stipulated
maximum permitted gross train
weight must be reduced by 10% for
every 1 000 metres.

Steep gradients

The overrun brake on a trailer is
not controlled by the anti-lock
braking system.
Change down a gear before you
reach a steep downhill gradient.
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