Almost every component involved in the hitching up and towing of a caravan requires a rating or has some other requirement – for good reason . Ratings and safe working loads help to prevent accidents , while to some extent or another also keeping the ‘ it ’ ll be right ’ mentality off our roads where it could get someone killed .

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In this article , we look at what some of these ratings are and what ’ s required . It ’ s also worth noting that you , as the driver of the vehicle in question , are responsible for ensuring these ratings / requirements aren ’ t exceeded . And if you happen to notice that a piece of equipment that should be rated isn ’ t , or that it is otherwise improperly marked or under-rated for the job at hand , don ’ t use it .