Because of a medical condition my OH is now not allowed to drive for the next 12 months. This means that next year, it is down to me to tow the van. I do tow the van, on long journeys we have always shared the task. However, I don't class myself as fully experienced. As next year I won't be able to handover to my husband…
Yesterday while driving into town, our 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee went totally and unexpectedly dead on us. Nothing worked not even the hazard lights. It has been suggested that the alternator may have gone faulty. The charging system (battery function) light has never come on while driving. Using a multimeter on checking…
I am toying with buying a 2019/20 Koleos auto, and wondered if anyone out there tows with one? I note that it is a CV box....showing my ignorance, if there are no gears, can you shift down for engine braking? I occasionally tow in mountainous areas, so some engine braking would be nice! I have in the past had the old shape…
Good afternoon everyone! My issue is that my Skoda Superb, our caravan tow car, was involved in a minor accident, and has to be taken in for inspection by my insurers as a potential write off. I am insured with Swiftcover, which is part of the AXA group. In the meantime I am entitled to a courtesy car. I decalred the car…
I have a 2022 Mazda CX-5 diesel 174bhp which happily tows my 2022 Swift Accord 590 but I’m finding hitching/unhitching challenging. The car has a Witter fixed swan neck towbar fitted but when hitched up there’s only a couple of millimetres between the head of the Alko hitch and the car’s bumper. In normal use this is OK,…
Hello, I was wondering whether anyone has an electric car which they are using to pull a caravan. If so I’d be grateful for as much information/advice as you have the time to give. Thanks very much.
Bit of a pub discussion this. To tow legally is it: a. Plated Car Gross train weight Kg minus Car Maximum Authorised mass Kg= car towing limit Kg = maximum caravan mass Kg. As well as complying with maximum axle limits Kg of car and caravan plus hitch/ car plated nose weight Kg. eg GTW 3500Kg - MAM 2000Kg = 1500kg = MTPLM…
Our new Trigano Mini Freestyle 290 is arriving on Sunday. It does not have a TPMS fitted and we are considering Tyrepal. Our new car has a TPMS and we realise they are now compulsory for cars and we would like to get one for the caravan too. About 10 years ago I had an Eriba Troll and we had Tyron bands fitted and at the…
Hi , Our first post so please be kind! Our trusty old 2.0 Mondeo is due to be changed in the near future. It's been faultless as a tow car and as a solo driver. It's going to be a hard act to follow. Our dilemma is we're looking at the Tuscon/ Sorento (1.7ltr) 2wd or alternatively a Nissan Qashqai (1.6ltr) as a possible…
Looking for the live power fuse on our 70 plate Kuga, can anyone help please Moderator Comment - Not sure why this has been posted in the Story Section, moved to Discussions!
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