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…
Due to a serious accident, I need to change my car & caravan. Previously towed with a Petrol Octavia with a lightweight van. To have more options on a caravan, considering a diesel, possibly a 2L Octavia Hatchback. My normal mileage is quite low, and not always a decent run. Am I going to have problems with the DPF. I have…
I am getting mixed advice on the safety / appropriateness of towing with a convertible. I have a 2012 Mercedes E-Class convertible which is 1760kgs and a 2016 Adria Adora Isonzo. Would be grateful for any advice, especially on towing upto 100% and thoughts on body flexing. Thanks.
Which of the three settings do I choose car van or in the middle. I have an older car 2013 Sports so no euro 6 engine. Also do I need to have the battery charger switched on. If it's relevant my caravan is a 2007 Sterling Eccles Jewel. I sometimes need to use the moved on sites and can get around the dead battery by…
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