If you are considering buying a touring caravan then along with choosing the make and model of the caravan and taking expense into account of buying and insuring your desired model you also have to take into account safe caravan towing which includes taking into account the weight of the caravan you wish to hitch up to your vehicle.

Usually the first place you would want to look for the permitted weight for your vehicle when it comes to towing is the handbook for your vehicle. This will generally tell you what the maximum amount of weight you would be able to tow safely behind your vehicle is. However along with this you would have to take into consideration how much experience you have and how much confidence you have in regards to towing. A caravan is a large object and it affects how your car handles so if you are new to towing then you need to give this some consideration.

If you took your driving test after 1997 then you would be wise to contact the DVLA in the UK to find out the rules in regards to towing. You might find that you would have to take an extra test if you want to tow anything that is over the kerb weight of your car. If not then you could be in difficulty and trouble as you would not have taken safe caravan towing into account. You could find that the insurance company would not pay out if you have not taken the proper and necessary steps and you are in fact towing something that was way above what is regarded as the same towing limit for you and your vehicle.