*New* towing calculations

You can work it out yourself.

Firstly, the all up weight of the caravan (MTPLM) must be within the manufacturers stipulated max towing weight of the car and the MTPLM of the van plus the plated gross weight of the car must not exceed the Gross Train Weight (GTW) shown on the car's weight plate. Adhere to those two points and you will remain legal.

Secondly, many people, including this club, recommend that the MTPLM of the caravan does not exceed 85% of the car's kerb weight to provide safe and stable towing.

Thirdly, you need to establish the max down weight on the rear of the car and ensure it is adequate for the nose weight of the caravan.

There is a lot of info in the Advice & Training tab at the head of the page.

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In addition to Tinwheelers comments I would also check a website called towcar.info as a rough guide to towing capacity/capabilities. 

I have taken the liberty of entering the 2008 auto 130 and an elddis avanti 554 and its not a safe match as the avanti 554 (lightest version) is heavier than the 2008.

The kadjar is a better match - its worthbhaving a look at the website..its free and lots of variables to play with.

The cost of running diesels post 2030 will/may be astronomical but still probably far less outlay than buying an EV capable of towing.  Are EVs getting cheaper - no!

I own a little 2008 I wouldn’t even put a tow bar on it, let alone attempt to tow a caravan with it.

Hi George (Smiley), Unless that, potentially, £53k is burning a hole in your pocket and you are happy with the Kadjar, perhaps a van that suits you current car?

Due to the “uncertainty” that you mentioned we have just bought a second car to take the mileage hit and extend the useable life off our current tow car.

My advice would be to take note of what the government are advising and do the opposite!

my own advice would be to stop taking notice of journalists!All this electric vehicle rubbish is pie in the sky!Electric vehicles will never replace a vehicle that is running on an internal combustion engine whatever fuel is used!Maybe one day people will wake up to the fact that electric cars are heavier and therefor use more tyre rubber,batteries have a finite life and will need "recycling" or buried to contaminate the ground.

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and dont forget all the extra power stations, wind farms and fields full of solar panels that will be needed when weve all gone BEV. 

Fields of solar? Trouble is, were can't eat electricity.