Bananaman Posted May 19, 2003 Share Posted May 19, 2003 Does anybody know what the Max towing weight of a VAUXHALL Astra 1.7 TDi is? Would it tow 600Kg Westie & BJT A series trailer? Andy Trailer weighs 470kg so total towed weight would be 1070kg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studbuckle Posted May 19, 2003 Share Posted May 19, 2003 I would've thought yes, but no doubt Wrightster or astrawotsit can give a definative Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Yupright Posted May 19, 2003 Share Posted May 19, 2003 What size A-series is it, that weighs 470kgs, out of interest? Cheers, Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE O Posted May 19, 2003 Share Posted May 19, 2003 Look at the train weight on the plate under the bonnet- gives you the total for car and trailer. Dave O. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samcooke Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 Assuming we're talking current model it's 1100 for the estate or 1150 for the hatch. So yes. Just. Drain all the petrol out, unbolt the seats and put them in the astra and fill the tyres with helium, you'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananaman Posted May 20, 2003 Author Share Posted May 20, 2003 What size A-series is it, that weighs 470kgs, out of interest? They give two weights for these trailers 470kg & 500kg, however the 470 kg seems to cover several different sizes. I carn't remember just how big mine is but it aint the biggest so it aint 500kg (I hope ) The trailer is wide enough for my SEiW with a tiny bit to spare & is more than long enough by a foot or so. Assuming we're talking current model it's 1100 for the estate or 1150 for the hatch. No I'm looking at a 95'ish model, my cousin has one so i have asked him to have a look under the bonnet. Thanks Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samcooke Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 The non-turbo '95 1.7d is 1000kg. Don't know about the blown one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studbuckle Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 Don't know about the blown one. I dont think Andy's driven it 'yet' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregh Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 >> Would it tow 600Kg Westie & BJT A series trailer? so you keeping the Zetec beastie then Andy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananaman Posted May 20, 2003 Author Share Posted May 20, 2003 so you keeping the Zetec beastie then Andy? No Just covering all bases. I dont think Andy's driven it 'yet' Watch it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Loudon - Sponsorship Liaison Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 Look on the VIN plate for the max kerb weight. IIRC, I think its 1100kg. You should be under this with your trailer and car onboard. I used to use my Astramx van for this very job and it coped admirably. My newer Astra 2.0Di van is better though. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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