Towing with a Sprinter

[richstevenson]

Hello!

My sprinter states a 2000kg braked trailer capacity within the 5500kg GVW plate, but I believe you can buy new sprinters with a 2800kg tow limit and increased GVW with little or no difference to the standard vehicle

Does anyone know if this can be retro applied to existing vehicles please?

Thanks

Rich

 

[Doodle]

I would suspect it can't, as it'll be part of Type Approval for your particular vehicle.

 

[Giantvanman]

Hello!

My sprinter states a 2000kg braked trailer capacity within the 5500kg GVW plate, but I believe you can buy new sprinters with a 2800kg tow limit and increased GVW with little or no difference to the standard vehicle

Does anyone know if this can be retro applied to existing vehicles please?

Thanks

Rich

Are you certain there are no differences between them other than the plating? The people to ask would be VOSA……I would find one of the Goods Vehicle/PSV Testing Stations and drop in for a chat. They are the people who deal with everything from kit cars upwards as well as plating (vehicle weights).

 

[grober]

Welcome. You are more likely to find an answer on here possibly?

Sprinter - Sprinter-Forum

 

[BTB 500]

I know on the Vito the increased towing limit (2.5 tonnes) was a cost option from the factory, and could only be had with the factory fitted towbar.