American caravan nose weight

[dirty_dog]

I am trying to find out what the deal would be regarding hitch/nose weight for an american caravan. The hitch weight is listed at 370lbs which exceeds the towbar plated weight of 140kgs.
The size and weight of the van would be legal if purchased but the hitch weight is a sticking point, is it illegal to exceed the towbar specs or are they a guide? Tow car would be a Toyota Landcruiser Amazon 100 series which I know tow these type of vans/trailers in other countries but have read that their tow-bars are plated higher than in the UK?

Any help, advice or previous experience much appreciated.

[dirty_dog]

The electric brakes certainly seem to do the trick! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CiU6YMymRg

Ill have another look at that document thanks. I'd still like to know if anyone knows that the hitch weight will be an issue or not?

Thanks

[dirty_dog]

Truckosaurus said:

Don't the Americans use a different style of hitch? So putting a USA hitch on the Euro 'cruiser might be all that's needed.

I've actually just started to look into this for that reason, 2" receiver hitch can have balls swapped for towing US/UK then.

Didn't realise that Towequipe have gone under, was going to give them a call!

[dirty_dog]

Thanks guys