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MPV Section - Forums for Multi Purpose Vehicles: => Ford Galaxy Forum - Mk1 / Mk2 inc. VW Sharan and SEAT Alhambra (1995-2006) => Topic started by: pabinlove on July 08, 2014, 05:02:44 PM

Title: Towing weight
Post by: pabinlove on July 08, 2014, 05:02:44 PM
Hi peeps I've tried making use if the info on here but not sinking in. Can anybody tell me what the 85% towing weight wood be for my galaxy.
Will a 1725kg mgw caravan be ok or is that too much.
Title: Re: Towing weight
Post by: niall on July 08, 2014, 05:45:17 PM
This site will tell you:- http://www.towcar.eu (http://www.towcar.eu)

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Title: Re: Towing weight
Post by: pabinlove on July 11, 2014, 08:25:54 PM
Cheers for the link. One more question do I need a do I need a bypass relay? I intend on fitting twin electrics so any advice would be good many thanks Paul.
Title: Re: Towing weight
Post by: Mirez on July 12, 2014, 01:03:15 PM
You should ALWAYS use a bypass relay on modern cars, else you are asking the onboard computers to handle the extra wattage of all the trailers lighting.
Title: Re: Towing weight
Post by: niall on July 25, 2014, 03:33:37 PM
Hi Paul
While I didn't fit twin electrics to the car I did fit  bypass relays...ie. 4 relays...1 for each indicator, 1 for lights and 1 for brake light. I made it myself  so its not difficult. I believe Towsure sell the kits for bypass electrics. Google it or look here, I'm sure somebody has posted a diagram for wiring the relays yourself.
Enjoy...
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