Hello, I am presently looking into buying a used VW Passat Estate. Probably a 2015 plate. I have been reading some reports advising of issues with the fitting of towball . Factory fitted one too close to the car. ( Detachable or out of sight fitted ) Also if do not have a VW set up it invalidates any warranty. The other…
Hi all we are returning to caravanning after a few years motorhoming. We have just boughtanew Lunar caravan weighing 1360kgs. We are thinking of buying a 59 plate Volvo V70 2.0 litre diesel with 136 bhp. Has anyone any experience towing with one if these cars. All comments welcome Thanks
I have been using it in France and found it would take us down roads that were not suitable, so when we arrived back home it was stuck on French Map. I thought it might need updating so I bought a Western Europe USB stick and followed the instructions to the letter, when it had finished I pressed ok and locked the car for…
Just bought new Ford Smax (my second one) this one is a 2.0 litre with AWD (part-time). Shall be towing Sterling Eccles 590. The car is automatic but has a sport mode where gears can be selected via a paddle shift. When towing should I use sport mode and select gears myself or use the standard automatic "drive" setting?
I am have serious reservations in allowing the software change to improve emissions to be applied to my TDI DSG Tiguan, I have read so many bad reports of a serious flat spot at 1500/2000 rpm , which when towing is going to cause problems pulling from junctions etc My question is, simple . Has anyone committed to having…
I purchased new Skoda Octavia 2L diesel 18 months ago to tow Bailey Ranger 500/5 (MTPLM 1180 kgs). Tows really well with exception that oil temperature gauge shows oil exceeding 125 degrees Centigrade on 12% incline. Unfortunately Skoda Octavia users manual says it should not exceed 110 degrees. This oil temperature was…
I know the Korando is quite popular and despite my past negative concerns I do now have one on a shortlist. On paper the full fat ELX with 4wd is an 88% weight match for our Quattro EW however I cannot find any reference to towing a long or t/a van with one. Does anyone have any such experience?
Hello We are looking to change our current car early next year and would appreciate your views and experiences. We have decided to have a change of style so are looking at automatic SUVs ideally around 18 months to 2 yrs old In order to future proof our next choice of caravan the car must easily tow a caravan with an…
I see in the Daily Mail today they are quoting the depreciation of some of the current electric vehicles Nissan Leaf etc and others, pretty horrendous. Think I`ll be hanging onto the ever faithful diesel for a bit longer than usual.
hi all - just starting out on the caravan experience , and need to choose a car that can do a few specific jobs . I’m looking at a 1500kg caravan which I’m hoping to get in a few months . I am coming to the end of a company car lease and will need to choose a car that’s reliable , comfortable for lots of motorway miles ,…
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