I have just changed my towing vehicle for a Toyota Hilux 2022, with leaf springs on the back axle. The new models are much less stiff at the back, but it has been suggested that a towball fitted with some kind of shock absorber might be a good idea as firm rear suspension can transmit too much shock to the A frame. I have…
Interested in the new model Kuga with 2100 kg towing allowance. Can anyone enlighten me as to why the FHEV at 183 PS is available as AWD but the more powerful PHEV at 243 PS is only available with FWD.Both models are Automatic CVT. The PHEV was my original first choice before realising its only available as FWD.
My Volvo XC40 mild hybrid has a dealer fitted Volvo towbar. When the engine is not running ATC intermittently switches off and back on. It can be triggered by starting the engine, operating the central locking, or nothing at all. My caravan dealer has just experienced the same problem with another customer's XC60. Has…
Has anyone experienced problems with the dealer fitted towing electrics on the new Nissan X Trail E Power not operating the caravan ATC? Have you found a solution? We have just taken delivery of a new Xtrail but before delivery we identified a potential problem with the towing electrics and alerted the dealer. We were…
After 6 good years with of towing with a Mercedes E250 Sport Estate I am looking for a change. I am looking at the possibility of a pre-owned Mercedes GLC 220d with the 190ps engine, but what I do not want to do is to lose is the Air Suspension which is a standard feature on the rear of the E250. I have searched and…
My VW Passat 2.0 TDI is coming to the end of its life and it's time to change. My next car will prob be my last and as I'm now in my 73rd year it will be in service for hopefully 10yrs+. The quandary is, do I risk a diesel as given the current political climate it could be unsaleable in a few short years. If I go petrol…
Could anyone give me some information on the towing capabilities of the Ford Kuga Front Wheel drive FHEV ST Line Edition 2.5 litre 187 BHP. I tow a Compass Capiro 574 Single Axle caravan 7.5 metres overall length, weight 1450 kg. I tow at present with a Ford Kuga 2.0 litre diesel 4 Wheel Drive without any problems.
Has anybody towed with the above,it’s new drivetrain looks interesting,looks to have plenty of grunt,but there’s nothing like somebody that’s used it,
My son has asked for my advice and I do not have relevant experience to advise him - please can nayone help? He's looking at 2009 - 2014 T5 2 Ltr petrol Volvo XC60s. He's considering the diesel version as well, but for various reasons (including cost) he'd like to consider the petrol version. Can anyone please give info…
Pay attention, ladies and gents... because this is a tricky one We have a 2014 Swift Challenger and have towed it all around the UK with various vehicles over the years.... Now we have a 68 plate landrover evoque and the towing lights are doing something strange. The towbar and electrics were fitted by a reputable company,…
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