Roof rack, caravan and trailer towing112Roof rack, caravanand trailer towingRoof racks 3For safety reasons and to avoid damagingthe roof, we recommend the Vauxhall roofrack system. Your Vauxhall AuthorisedRepairer will be happy to advise you.Driving hints - see page 86.Towing equipment 3We recommend that towing equipment beinstalled by a Vauxhall AuthorisedRepairer, who can inform you aboutpossible increases in the caravan / trailerload. Your Vauxhall Authorised Repairerwill also be in possession of specificationsconcerning installation as well as anynecessary modifications to the vehicleregarding the cooling system or otherfeatures.Mounting dimensions of towing equipmentsee page 165.Caravan / trailer loads1)The permissible caravan / trailer loads arevehicle-dependent and engine-dependentmaximum values which must not beexceeded. The actual caravan / trailer loadis the difference between the actual grossweight of the caravan / trailer and theactual coupling socket load with thecaravan / trailer coupled. When thecaravan / trailer load is being checked,therefore, only the caravan / trailer wheels- and not the jockey wheel - must bestanding on the weighing apparatus.The permissible caravan / trailer loads foryour vehicle are given in the vehicledocuments 2). Unless otherwise stated, theyare valid for gradients up to max. 12%.The permissible caravan / trailer loadshould be fully utilized only by drivers whoare adequately experienced in towinglarge caravans / trailers.In higher elevations the engine output andgradability may drop so that it may not bepossible for the permissible caravan /trailer loads to be fully utilized inmountainous territory.Roof racks 3........................................ 112Towing equipment 3.......................... 112Caravan / trailer loads ....................... 112Coupling socket load.......................... 113Rear axle load during towing ............ 113Tyre inflation pressure........................ 113Driving characteristics, towing tips ... 113Starting on inclines ............................. 1149 WarningDisregard of these instructions may leadto injuries or endanger life. Vehiclepassengers must be informedaccordingly.1) Observe national regulations.2) Gross Combination Weight - see page 152.