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The caravan nose weight, otherwise known as the vertical force exerted onto the tow ball of your car when you have your caravan attached to it. It is normal and essential for the caravan weight should place some downward pressure on the rear of your touring car, as this aids the read tyres to grip to the road and ensure your car has full control over steering the outfit.<\/p>\n

Ensuring that you have the right caravan nose weight is crucial though for towing a caravan safely with stability.\u00a0 If it’s too heavy, the load pushing down on the tow ball can cause the front of your towing car to lift, affecting your steering; while if it is too light, the caravan can cause your towing car’s rear to life.<\/p>\n

If either of these problems is not addressed, it can lead to serious accidents. Therefore, all caravanners should invest in a caravan nose weight gauge. In the following article we will highlight some of the best available gauges available right now. Before we look at these great products though, we will look at the subject of nose weight in greater detail.<\/p>\n

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