Shogun clio 172 ph2
Hi. What does my 172 ph2 weigh..for putting on trailer? As i know cant be more than the weight thats on trailer plate...thanks
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Weight of 172 for trailer
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Shogun clio 172 ph2
Great. Couldnt find much. Wondered if a 1300kg trailer b ok so yeh just...cheers
bashracing
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1300kg gross trailer normally have carrying capacity of around 900-980kg depending on whether its a single or twin axle
so no it won't
so no it won't
Shogun clio 172 ph2
Oh?! I thought the 1300kg weight thats on the plate was total car weight it could take. Does it say on plate the carrying weight? Whats the diff of the 1300 plate weight and carrying weight u mention? Take it im better with twin axle too....Thanks!
bashracing
ClioSport Club Member
1300kg GW (gross weight) is the total maximum weight of the trailer and load placed on it, The lightest 1300kg trailers (single axle) weigh around 280kg empty so have a capacity of 1020kg (just enough for a stripped out 172 cup), twin axles tow better and look for a 1500-1600kg GW (1100-1200 capacity) to give yourself a bit of leeway so you can chuck some spares and tools in the car too.
loggyboy
ClioSport Club Member
Also watch your tow car once you get over 1500 GW, not many go over that without getting in to 4x4 territory.
Shogun clio 172 ph2
Thanks for ur advice! Got a shogun for towing too
You're profile says you have a 172 cup, is that right? Or is it just a normal 172. Not that it matters, but the 172 cup is lighter and will give you a tiny bit more scope if you are tight with a trailer.
But as said, if you're looking to buy a trailer you'd be better off getting a twin axle one. They should all be able to carry any Clio without any problems at all.
For example. My trailer is 1700kg GW. The trailer unladen weighs 400kg, which allows me to tow a 1300kg car. You then need to make sure your tow car can pull the max GW (1700kg in this example).
But as said, if you're looking to buy a trailer you'd be better off getting a twin axle one. They should all be able to carry any Clio without any problems at all.
For example. My trailer is 1700kg GW. The trailer unladen weighs 400kg, which allows me to tow a 1300kg car. You then need to make sure your tow car can pull the max GW (1700kg in this example).
Shogun clio 172 ph2
Yeh a 172 ph2...dont know why says cup either and hadnt noticed lol...trailer looking at is a twin axle which i prefer but it only 1300kg...
Shogun clio 172 ph2
Didnt realise was 100kg heavier than the cup either! Need to get lighter wheels etc as i race it!
Is that the max gross weight, or the load weight?
If it's max gross weight, then deduct the weight of the actual trailer, say 300kg, then you're only left with 1000kg. That doesn't give you much scope legally if you were to get stopped. It's do able though, you can get a stripped out Clio to below that weight. But you'd have to be sure.
Then you ideally want some light weight 15 inch wheels. Cheaper tyres that way too.
In fact I think @Kelv has a lovely brand new set of Team Dynamic 1.2s with track rubber for sale at a good price
Shogun clio 172 ph2
Ooooh!....cant work out how to pm him if he can msg me please...thanks
Shogun clio 172 ph2
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Shogun clio 172 ph2
Have translated the german...vertical load 100kg and Total weight 750.
Tow weight 750kg? You'll struggle to get a Clio down to that!
Are you sure that's not the hitch lock numbers? Sounds too low to be a twin axle trailer.
Shogun clio 172 ph2
Ano its not making sense lol. Think this plate maybe to do with hitch only and maybe another plate on the trailer so asked him to check. Said car that was on it was 980kg...
It sounds like it is to me.
It's probably a trailer capable of 1000-1300kg, that would be about the norm for a twin axle.
Shogun clio 172 ph2
Yes unfortunately...oldie ish class! Towed for nearly 30 yrs now lol
