Towing

[JUE]

Hi all I'm new here.  Does anyone tow with their CH-R?  I am trying to identify what weight is allowed- online forums suggest an 85% rule of kerb weight (mass in service). Any thoughts and responses would be great 🙂 thanks

[Flatcoat]

Is the car type approved for towing? You need the VIN plate (often found in the door jamb) which should have 4 weights on it. One of those is the maxing train weight from which you deduct the max vehicle weight. It will also be on the V5. If the car isn’t type approved for towing then you cannot legally tow with it and no reputable company will fit a tow bar. You MUST NOT exceed the gross train weight OR maximum vehicle towing weight. The 85% is totally irrelevant and has absolutely no legal basis. You should also not exceed the cars maximum nose weight (weight on the tow bar from the towed item). 

[flash22]

725kg is the official tow weight for all models

https://media.toyota.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/03/1611335068210122MCHRTechSpec.pdf

75% rule 1000-1100kg but you're limited on nose weight

[Flatcoat]

What 75% rule? There is absolutely definitely no such thing. There is legal, and there is not legal and weight percentages do not have any part in legality. In this instance the legal maximum is as you quote 725kg assuming that is for the version and year of the OP’s car. 

[CassUK]

725 kg max for the C-HR - same as the old model 👍