Skoda tow car.

baibri
baibri Forum Participant Posts: 20
edited July 2016 in Towcars & Towing #1

Hello,

We have just changed to a Skoda octavia tdi pd 2.0 (O9) and we have a bailey ranger 460/4 2008 , Can anyone tell me if this is a good tow match and a legal one.

I have been towing for 4 years so consider my self a expierenced tow driver.

Thanks.

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  • flo123
    flo123 Forum Participant Posts: 42
    edited July 2016 #2

    Have a go on the match on here. If not try what tow car.

    do you know the kerbweight of the car and MTPLM of the caravan?

  • baibri
    baibri Forum Participant Posts: 20
    edited July 2016 #3

    Thanks flo123,

    I will check KW of car & MTPLM of van tomorrow, i am about to go onto the whattowcar site now.

     

  • baibri
    baibri Forum Participant Posts: 20
    edited July 2016 #4

    Hi again,

    just a quick update ,  Been on towcar.info and that tells me it is a 72% good match.

    Now the bit that concerns me is that last week i phoned CC for a match and they worked it out  as a 86% match.

    Who do i believe now ?.

  • armourer
    armourer Forum Participant Posts: 218
    edited July 2016 #5

    just do the maths yourself  then you will know

     

  • flatcoat
    flatcoat Forum Participant Posts: 1,571
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    edited July 2016 #6

    Seems a bit late asking the question after purchase.....

  • flo123
    flo123 Forum Participant Posts: 42
    edited July 2016 #7

    if your on Facebook join caravanning in the UK or touring caravans are great.everyone should have one  both are good helpful groups. 

  • flo123
    flo123 Forum Participant Posts: 42
    edited July 2016 #8

    Even if it's 86% it's a good match to me. 

  • Wildwood
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    edited July 2016 #9

    86% is perfectly safe for towing and I would not worry either way. 

  • PaulRT
    PaulRT Forum Participant Posts: 33
    edited July 2016 #10

    Hi Balbiri,

    Remember also that the quoted 'kerbweights' for Skodas do not include an allowance for a driver. You should therefore add 75kg for a driver to be comparable with other 'kerbweights'.

    I have towed for the past 4 years with a Skoda Superb (2010) Estate and it has been extremely stable towing our Coachman 460/2 (MPTLM 1420 kg). I don't think you will have any problems with the Octavia.

    cheers

    Paul R T

  • baibri
    baibri Forum Participant Posts: 20
    edited July 2016 #11

    Hi Again,

    Thanks for all the replies , none more so than the last 3 , thanks for putting my mind at ease.

     

  • flatcoat
    flatcoat Forum Participant Posts: 1,571
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    edited July 2016 #12

    The 85% guide is responsible for an awful lot of misunderstanding and belief it is some sort of legal ruling. The CC and others need to be much clearer in the wording that it is a guide that is only adopted by the UK. I defy anyone to tell the difference
    between 85 and 86%. A badly set up car and van at 80% is more of a danger than a well balanced set up at 90%. 

  • Paul Rainbow
    Paul Rainbow Forum Participant Posts: 129
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    edited July 2016 #13

    My Skoda Scout was a brilliant tow car. I would have another one tomorrow but my wife found the ride a bit harsh. 

  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
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    edited July 2016 #14

     .... but my wife found the ride a bit harsh. 

    She doesn't travel in your Roadster much then Innocent

  • Paul Rainbow
    Paul Rainbow Forum Participant Posts: 129
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    edited July 2016 #15

     .... but my wife found the ride a bit harsh. 

    She doesn't travel in your Roadster much then Innocent

    Funny you should say that, but she finds the Roady better! The Scout was quite crashy over speed humps, Roadster is a lot better sorted. Which is why I still have the Roady and not the Skoda...result!

  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
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    edited July 2016 #16

     .... but my wife found the ride a bit harsh. 

    She doesn't travel in your Roadster much then Innocent

    Funny you should say that, but she finds the Roady better! The Scout was quite crashy over speed humps, Roadster is a lot better sorted. Which is why I still have the Roady and not the Skoda...result!

    A result! Cool

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