Gday I have just upgraded my 2007 STX 2.5 dual cab to a new STX550 which will be used to tow a caravan with an ATM of 2.7 tonne. I am considering updating the van and I am having trouble working out the maximum weight the 550 can tow. Usually the the towball weight is taken off the maximum towable weight which is 3 tonne. I cant see any reference to reducing the 3 tonne tow weight only what appears to be a reduction in load depending on the towball weight
I spoke to the dealer about it and thought I had it worked out but what is confusing me is the example on the 550 spec sheet which states:
If the loaded vehicles rear mass is reduced as shown in the tables, the towable download can be increased correspondingly. Accordingly if the laden mass is 180 kilos less than the GVM a towable download of 200 kilos is approved.
Example in table:
"Towable download 200kgs- reduce loaded vehicle mass below GVM by 60 KGS."
The vehicle tare is 2104 KGS
The vehicle GVM is 3010 kgs
I have gone right through the owners manual and no mention of reducing the trailer tow capacity. Does this mean I can legally tow a trailer/caravan up to 3000kgs and Max towball download of 300kgs
Can anyone explain it a bit clearer
Thanks
I spoke to the dealer about it and thought I had it worked out but what is confusing me is the example on the 550 spec sheet which states:
If the loaded vehicles rear mass is reduced as shown in the tables, the towable download can be increased correspondingly. Accordingly if the laden mass is 180 kilos less than the GVM a towable download of 200 kilos is approved.
Example in table:
"Towable download 200kgs- reduce loaded vehicle mass below GVM by 60 KGS."
The vehicle tare is 2104 KGS
The vehicle GVM is 3010 kgs
I have gone right through the owners manual and no mention of reducing the trailer tow capacity. Does this mean I can legally tow a trailer/caravan up to 3000kgs and Max towball download of 300kgs
Can anyone explain it a bit clearer
Thanks