We are considering buying a 2016 Landcruiser to tow our 2000kg caravan however the nose weight on the Buccaneer can be up to 150kg as it has the E&P system fitted. The average nose weight on our caravan is 140kg however the maximum vertical (nose weight) load on the towball on the Landcruiser is 120kg so we have a concern.…
I'm thinking of changing my tow car to a Toyota Rav 4 2019 hybrid excel I would be towing a compass capiro 554 1500kg I'm wandering if anyone has positive / negative views on this car Moderator Comment - Moved from Story Section
Hello again. I have just purchased a Fiat Ducato Swift 590lp 2006 2 berth motorhome, I was wondering if anyone knows of anywhere that could fit a tow bar to it. Due to the underneath it is not just a straight forward fit. I have been told it needs fitting to the chassis that is quite away back. I live in Wiltshire so the…
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today i got my renewal notice, its gone from £212 to £371, with no claims in the year, been shopping around and a lot are coming in at over £500, if this is caused by uninsured drivers, thieves that steal cars then when they catch them make the fine correspond with the value of the goods, as those programmes like roadcops…
Hi folks, I'm new to touring and am struggling a little with appropriate caravan loading to achieve correct nose weight. We've just bought a CX5 which had a max nose weight of 85kg, the caravan is an Sprite Sportstyle S5 TD, 2011. I know vehicles with higher tow ball capacities are available but most I've looked at hover…
Silly Question time, should the towball be clean ie (brake cleaner) or greased when using the Winterhoff hitch, my Alco was a dry fit just questioning this new one.
Just looking at the club magazine towcar review of the VW T-Roc along with the TCOTY report in the 1100-1300Kg capacity thinking it might tow my van and now I am confused. Here are the figures quoted in the reviews as tested : kerbweight 1358Kg, GVW 1850Kg, GTW 2858Kg VW max tow weight 1500Kg my van weight MTPLM 1154Kg .…
We're at the early stages of planning a Canada & USA tour with motorhome & car on trailer. Visa's mean this could be outside UK for upto 18 months. (6 months Canada & 12 months USA) Temporary import means we can take vehicles in ok. My question is regarding MOT/TAX and insurance etc requirements for vehicles. I've search…
Hello. Has anyone any experience of this model as a tow car even if you considered it and dismissed it? MB has a 1.2% interest rate on hence bringing monthly payments down considerably. The MB website technical details shows a 2,100kg braked towing limit. Thank you.
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