I got home to find a letter from Kia regarding a safety recall on my Sorento: It has been found that a malfunction of the Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) heater may occur due to potential overheating and damage to the heater connector terminal. In extreme cases the connector can melt, with a possible risk of fire.…
Hi everyone Please can anyone tell me how a Mazda CX5 2.2 diesel 2016 will act as a tow car for my caravan which is a Lunar Clubman SE 2016. I have just ordered a CX5 on the back of it receiving the tow car awards for its category in 2015. However, having just looked at Tow Match it seems that it is not really suitable.…
Hi Just wondering if anyone tows a Coachman 575 VIP 1700kg or similar size caravan with either car above as I am looking at both cars.in auto 180ps format. I am wondering if the cars are maintain 8th or 9th gear on motorways etc. I am also wondering if the tow bars were fitted after market not at the factory and if so any…
I have recently acquired An X1 X Drive with a factory fitted tow bar and electrics, on using the car on our first outing I discovered that the refrigerator was not working whilst driving. It appears that the wiring does not support this facilities. I ha discussed this situation with the dealership who are intimating that…
A bit of info that surprised me, but may be of interest to other current or potential BMW X drive cars. I have a 2019 X5 (22000 miles) with X drive (for those who don’t know, that’s the intelligent 4 wheel drive system that allocates power independently to each wheel, various other manufacturers have something similar). It…
I called at my local Kia Dealership this weekend to look at the new Sorento and its lovely really smooth drive with a mix of EV only and also petrol i did think the 1.6lt petrol would struggle for such a big car but its was more than fine. I also looked at the EV6 which was also great and very well put together now i didnt…
I have just changed my towcar from a Ssangyong Korando to a 69 plate Ford Kuga but my Swift caravan had to have a Sargent VLM Electronic Control Unit fitted so that the caravans LED road lights would work correctly / be fully compatible with my Ssangyongs electrical systems - does any member tow with a Kuga and know if the…
I have a 2017 awd Ford kuga, it tows a lunar clubman ck. (weight matched= 76%, nose weight 65kg - so all well inside of limits). When towing on an undulating road it feels and sounds as if it’s bottoming out. I’ve had the towbar fitting checked okay, I’ve fitted MAD upgraded springs and tried carrying the porch awning in…
Re January article page 68 introducing James Bachelor as the clubs new towcar reviewer- not with standing his journalistic skill as outlined briefly at the start of the article - but how can anyone review a towcar if you have never towed a caravan in your life??
Can somebody please advise us on the best route to tow a 26 ft caravan to Crickhowell from Carmarthen. Heads of the Valleys or Llandovery/ Brecon route? Many thanks in advance.
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