Vauxhall - Towing - A Practical Guide (1997)

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Vauxhall - Towing - A Practical Guide (1997)

Vauxhall vehciles are renowned for their towing capability, so to help you get the most out of towing we have teamed up with the Caravan Clubb to bring you this comprehensive towing video.

Whether you have towed for years or a just considering having a tow bar fitted to your vehicle for the first time, this video provides a handy reference on mist of the common aspects of towing.

Sarah Hay and Peter MaCann take you right through the towing process - starting with the choice and requirements of the tow car itself. Weight Ratios; noseweight and laden weights are explained in detail as well as an outline of the new legislation regarding train weights for new drivers.


Practical demonstrations effectively show how to measure noseweight and how to hitch up a trailer, whilst easy to follow graphics show correct loading techniques and guide on how to reverse safely. 

Hints on overtaking, snaking and driving abroad complete the picture - all combining to give a useful reference piece on the many areas of towing.

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