I've always towed with cars with manual gearboxes (40 years experience) , but have just acquired a second hand Skoda Karoq 4x4 with an automatic box, dsg with 7 gears. I tow a Lunar Stellar so no real problems with weight. Should I just tow in automatic on the normal setting, or should I consider the Sport setting.…
Hi. I use an Automatic Mk2 Honda CRV Petrol for towing a Caravan with weights of MIRO.875k & MTPL 1100k. This is a satisfactory combination, but I now have a desire for a fixed bed Caravan. The one that is tempting me is a 2010 Bailey Ranger GT60 460 4. This is advertised as lightweight at MIRO 1055k & MTLP 1252 This does…
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/cars/news/warning-issued-to-electric-car-owners-over-towing-caravans-and-trailers/ar-AA15T5GD?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=2bb33e202dc84222ac7b214063776a25 Just seen this report on towing with full electric cars. I think I will stick to my diesel Kuga. However it may be of interest to some.
Its often a popular discussion point. I have always had a diesel car since getting our first caravan in 2006, generally 2ltr Auto. In 2021 we downsized to smaller van Xplore 304 at 1043kg MPLTM. The 2 ltr tows with no issue. Although for everyday use I could do with a smaller engine. Does anyone tow with Petrol, if so how…
I've just purchased a 2019 Kia Sorento KX3 and have booked it in at the local tow bar fitting company who have fitted a tow bar to the Land Rover Freelander I previously drove. I said I wanted a fixed tow bar rather than a detachable and was given the standard warning that with rear parking sensors there is a risk that…
I was really please to see the number of EVs in the awards this year, with my own (Polestar 2) taking the spot for the EV Towcar category. Whilst they are still expensive, in the class 5 (1500kg - 1700kg) category (won by the XC40 EV) there were two Hyundais, The Santa Fe and Ioniq5, at almost the same price - the EV being…
Has anyone any experience of Nexen tyres? I need a couple of new tyres and had in mind Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons as possibles. However, the tyre dealer that I usually use and also my local main Ford dealer are recommending Nexen. A brand I can't say I have heard of. The tyre recommended is Nexen N'Fera SU1 but reading the…
Hi guys at the moment I have the ssangyong korando 2.2ELX 4WD for towing my 1500kg capiro and it is brilliant, my problem is the new 1.6ltr diesel korando im looking at the books say its ok to tow my van legally but unsure about the 1.6ltr diesel engine having the grunt. Does anyone tow with the new korando, if so how do…
Hi, I'm new to this site. I currently have a Renault Kadjar 1.6 Diesel. 130bhp. It has a tow bar. It's a 2016 model, well looked after. We are currently in a climate of uncertainty ref cost of living etc Also, the uncertainty of what car to own especially for towing. Nobody knows the future. Combustion engines will no…
In September 2019 I ordered a new Eclass Estate and specified a factory fitted towbar. Now, 4 months later I have been informed that the only variant that has a towbar option is the "AMG line Night Edition Premium" As this is several thousand pounds more expensive, I thought I would fit a third party towbar. However,…
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