Is anyone on here towing with the latest (G31) BMW 5 Series Touring ? I am trying to find some information about the factory fit towbar but not having much luck. It is the clearance to the bumper that I need info on, I am well aware of wiring issues. Thanks
Hi guys, i have been caravaning for three years and now i seem to have the same problem. I have a chance to have a compass Casita 560 twin axle at a very good deal as i already have a compass rally but with optional extras damp two years on the trot and lost all trust in the van. My question is i am running at 84% with the…
Hi everyone I am hoping you can help out. We pick up our first caravan next weekend and have had to have a tow bar fitted to the car. After reading in a caravanning magazine that once you have a tow bar fitted it is classed as a modification to the car and you need to declare it with insurance provider. I have done this…
Hi all, I currently use a 2016 BMW X3 to tow my caravan. Will maybe change cars next year & was just wondering is it always good practice to buy a 4 wheel drive car when towing? My thinking is if I was stuck in wet weather in a field for example, or is a rear-wheel drive just as adequate? Cheers Tony.
Hi All I am fairly new to caravanning and have an Xplore 422 (MTPLM 1099kgs) currently being towed with a 2008 Toyota Avensis TR 1.8VVT. The Avensis has been OK but when reversing the clutch tends to smell even when being gentle with the engine rpm. As our mileage is quite low we do not want to have a diesel engine,…
About to order a factory new Mondeo and have the option of having the towbar (detachable) fitted as part of the order. (I believe Ford fit the Westfalia type). Initially this seems a good idea because everything, (dedicated wiring etc) is factory fitted thus minimising disruption to the car. Or should I have it fitted…
After the scandal of their diesel engine emissions debacle. ---- It's now been reported that they have been found to be using Cadmium in many of their electric and hybrid cars between 2013 and 2018. A possible recall is being considered. See :- https://phys.org/news/2018-07-volkswagen-recall-electric-cars.html K
Hello folks. I hope someone can help. We've recently purchased an Abbey adventura 316 2006. It's our first caravan and werew total novices, so I apopapolo if this is a predictable question. Simply put, what can we tow it with? I've been using the caravan club match up page and pretty much every car, suv, 4 wheel drive is a…
i recently had a towbar fitted to my Volvo V50 (2005) using a Volvo cable harness and towing module. After getting the Volvo software update everything seems to be working except that the ignition controlled supply to pin 10 - the 'fridge' circuit - is live as soon as the ignition is switched on and doesn't wait for the…
Hello everyone, we are new and looking for some advice which I apologise if being asked before. We recently purchased our 1st Caravan and when we spoke to the dealer about Car Vs Caravan suitability, he advised my car would be more than adequate for towing the caravan we were looking at. So, I have a Jaguar XE R-Sport with…
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