I have a Rexton Ultimate and only used it twice for towing my caravan. On the way home today, suddenly it would not change gear. It was like in limp mode only going into second so going up hill was a real pain. Once we stopped and removed the caravan with engine off) it seemed fine again even the kick down was back. But…
Having recently looked at the new Ssangyong Rexton as a replacement towcar, it does not have a spare tyre but instead one of those 'tyre mobility kit'...compressor and slime! Does anybody have experience (unfortunately) of using these kits whilst towing? And before someone says buy a spare wheel & tyre there is no room…
What extension Mirrors are people using on the Ford Ranger 2021 edition ? and any advice when fitting ?
We have a BMW X3 2013 and are having difficulty finding a rear cycle rack it fit it. Think we have found a couple so my question is - has anyone used a Saris Gran Fondo on the rear of their car? Does it foul with the hitch or front of the caravan if turning sharply? The other alternative is the Saris Bones, has anyone used…
When I hitch my caravan (a 2013 Swift Challenger) onto my 2019 Land Rover Discovery 5 and connect the electrics etc, the lights on the caravan do not come on with the day running lights on the car. If I switch the car over to side or headlights (manual selection) the lights on the 'van come on. I have seen other Discovery…
Just got around to reading both clubs TCotY magazine reports quite a difference. CMC dumbed down and useless waffle, virtually no data on which to make an informed decision. I see some more useful information is ill laid out online but what is the point of publishing a special booklet with no info. CCC magazine in line…
Good Evening, I have just sold my much loved 2015 Mercedes ML which indeed was a brilliant tow vehicle for my Swift Conqueror 530 coming in at a hefty 1650k. I have bought a new Volvo V90 MHEV B5 Cross Country. My question is has any one had experience of this vehicle in relation to towing performance? Thank you Roy
No surprises….Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi 3 DCT. https://www.whatcar.com/awards/tow-car-awards
We purchased a new Audi Q5 in December 2016 with the 13 pin type factory fitted tow bar option. We have just purchased a new caravan and now find that the electrics from the Audi will not run the fridge. We were told from our Audi dealer that Audi only supply tow bar electrics to suit trailers not caravans unless…
Hi, thinking of getting newer tow car. I have a Hyundai Santa Fe at the moment. Seen a Mercedes ML250 15 reg any advice if this is ok to tow an Eldiss Supercyclone or would an ML 350 be more advisable. Any advice would be gratefully received. Thank you. Davey
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