Nose Weight And Kerb Weight Which Tech Guide Is Right

[dellybeanhead]

I am looking at changing my MKIII 1.8 D for a 2.0 D so that it will tow my caravan better.

 

However, I have checked the ford website and there is conflicting information. The downloadable brochure gives 80Kg as the nose weight and the pop up tech spec window gives 90Kg.

 

I have spoken to Ford. And they are updating it. They say that each model has a different nose weight

06 = 75Kg

07 = 80Kg

08= 90Kg

 

But they could not tell me what month or how I can tell what the noseweight is of a particular Galaxy.

 

Any ideas?

 

Also he was not able to tell me why it has chnaged.

Does anybody know what has changed.

Has there been a chnage to the towbar attachment?

The rear suspension

or have they just found a better towbar manufacturer?

 

If it is the latter then I assume that my Bosal towbar which is rated to 100KG will be allowed to have 90Kg no matter what year the car.

 

Thanks

 

James