Saab 2007 Trailer weight, Maximum recommended trailer weights for different gradients, Unlimited

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Trailer weight

Maximum recommended trailer weights for different gradients, with a view to comfort and drivability for manual and automatic cars, are shown on the drawing.

Make sure you are familiar with the law regarding speed limits for towing, maxi- mum trailer weights, trailer-braking requirements, and also any special driving-license provisions

(see also page 259).

The specified trailer weights and gradients assume that the journey starts at the hill and therefore apply only to short periods.

Maximum recommended trailer weights for different gradients

Recommendations for driving in hilly terrain

The following time limits are based on the capacity of the cooling system in warm weather, i.e. approximately 86°F (30°C).

Gradient	Maximum		Maximum dura-
of hill, %	trailer weight,		tion, minutes
	lbs. (kg)
6–7	3300	(1500)	unlimited
8–9	3300	(1500)	15 max
10–15	1870	(850)	15 max

The following time limits are based on the capacity of the cooling system in hot weather, i.e. approximately 104°F (40°C).

Gradient	Maximum	Maximum dura-
of hill, %	trailer weight,	tion, minutes
	lbs. (kg)
6–7	2000 (900)	unlimited
8–9	2000 (900)	15 max
10–15	1000 (450)	15 max.