Changing my tow car

elsbell 12
elsbell 12 Forum Participant Posts: 17
edited March 2018 in Towcars & Towing #1

Hi all , I have been thinking of changing my car , I will be buying used 1 to 2 years  old . 

I would like to hear some of your views on what I have been looking at as a tow car , at present I have a CRV 2009 , and we have a 2016 VALENCIA .

The cars I have been looking at are , AUDI Q3 QUATTRO MANUAL , HYUNDAI TUCSUN 2LTR MANUAL , VOLVO XC60 2LTR MANUAL , all will be diesel .

I look forward to reading all your valued views , thoughts and comments

Mick

 

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  • SELL
    SELL Forum Participant Posts: 398
    edited March 2018 #2

    Don't know what the weight of you van is, I tow my 1370 Kg Lunar with a XC60 2Ltr Manual and cannot fault it, tows well plenty of room economical approx. 32 mpg towing and mine is £30 road tax per year

  • elsbell 12
    elsbell 12 Forum Participant Posts: 17
    edited March 2018 #3

    Hi SELL , thanks for your reply , my caravan loaded is 1493kg and your reply is very much appreciated 

  • PJMEG
    PJMEG Forum Participant Posts: 180
    edited March 2018 #4

    Hi Mick,

    I have just swapped my tow car, I have moved to a VW Tiguan SE 177bhp 4motion, this is a 2 ltr diesel manual, I tow a Bailey which is 1490kg MTPLM = 88%, the car is a fantastic tow car and also really comfy both towing and solo. I have achieved 39mpg solo and around 34mpg whilst towing.

    The Tiguan is very similar to a Q3 so it may well be worth considering as an alternative, hope this helps.

    Jmeg.

  • ClubMemberF044C21C30
    ClubMemberF044C21C30 Forum Participant Posts: 2
    edited March 2018 #5

    I have a Tuscon 2 ltr  with 4 wheel drive 182 bhp towing an Elddis Affinity 554 2016 model and it is great. About 40 mpg in normal driving and 28 to 30 mpg towing. Had Santa Fe before that and I have had no issues with either car covering over 50,000 miles between them. Would recommend the Tuscan and Tthen enjoy the cash you saved against the Tiguan for other things. Buy via Hyundai Affinity scheme and save a fortune. I'm sure that as a member of the Caravan Club you are eligible. 

  • ClubMemberF044C21C30
    ClubMemberF044C21C30 Forum Participant Posts: 2
    edited March 2018 #6

    Forgot to mention u also get a full size spare alloy and lots of intelligent kit in the Premium model. Looked at Volvo XC60 and Honda CRV at time of purchase last year and none of them have a warranty and price to match my Tuscon.

  • cyberyacht
    cyberyacht Forum Participant Posts: 10,218
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    edited March 2018 #7

    I'd have thought the Q3 is a bit light for your caravan at 93%. The Q5 would be a better choice.

  • Tracy123
    Tracy123 Forum Participant Posts: 167
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    edited March 2018 #8

     Hi Mick

    Click here to use our car and caravan matching service. You can put in all the cars you have been looking at and it will show you if any of them are suitable to tow your caravan.

    Happy car hunting.

    Tracy

  • flatcoat
    flatcoat Forum Participant Posts: 1,571
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    edited March 2018 #9

    As much as I am an Audi fan the Q3 is the one car I would not go for in that shortlist. A Tiguan or an ex demo Skoda Kodiaq would be my starting point or possibly an older Q5. Better still I prefer the Audi Allroad/Passat Alltrack variants to an SUV and it would be automatic, will be much easier to sell on.

  • flatcoat
    flatcoat Forum Participant Posts: 1,571
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    edited March 2018 #10

    And personally My experience is such just about any other car/Caravan matching service is better than the clubs....... 

  • lornalou1
    lornalou1 Forum Participant Posts: 2,169
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    edited March 2018 #11

    towcar.info is better than this clubs matching service as they have my car over 200kg lighter than it is but they never replied to any of my emails. ignorant and told them that at the NEC in October.

  • lornalou1
    lornalou1 Forum Participant Posts: 2,169
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    edited March 2018 #12

    SELL you never mentioned auto's in your choice. once you have towed with an auto you will never go back to a manual. Trust me and loads will back me up on that.

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited March 2018 #13

    Sell is quoting his experience with his car which is a manual. 

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    edited March 2018 #14
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  • lornalou1
    lornalou1 Forum Participant Posts: 2,169
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    edited March 2018 #15

    no he isn't, he's listing cars he's looking at. he doesn't state his crv 2009 is a manual

     

    The cars I have been looking at are , AUDI Q3 QUATTRO MANUAL , HYUNDAI TUCSUN 2LTR MANUAL , VOLVO XC60 2LTR MANUAL , all will be diesel .

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited March 2018 #16

    No, it’s the OP who listed those cars. 

    Sell only talked of his own experience with his manual car.

    Confused.com? laughing

  • lornalou1
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    edited March 2018 #17

    sorry, my mistake, meant the OP. frown

  • elsbell 12
    elsbell 12 Forum Participant Posts: 17
    edited March 2018 #18

    Hi to all and thanks for all the replies and advice  it's helped me loads , I know I did not get all the information down , by the way my CRV  is a manual.  I have checked different matching sites and get different results on the same car , so I thought I would get some thoughts from like minded people .

    I got some good advice and some other ideas on other cars to look at . 

    The one other thing I was looking at was how high the emissions where and trying to choose one which is not to high to keep the tax down a bit , but that will be what ever it is .

    Once again thanks to all for there input into this I really appreciate it and i will still keep an eye on this page for further comments 

  • Coltheox
    Coltheox Forum Participant Posts: 12
    edited March 2018 #19

    If you are looking at the Hyundai Tucson, which is a good car, do also have a look at the Santa Fe. Slightly bigger (2.2 diesel engine) but will be master of anything you are likely to tow.

  • MHG
    MHG Forum Participant Posts: 53
    edited April 2018 #20

    Yes agree with you... we tow with a fairly decent-sized estate car and the space is very usable.

  • markmacd
    markmacd Forum Participant Posts: 42
    edited April 2018 #21

    I switched to a Jeep Grand Cherokee and cant fault it. Don't even feel the van on the back. (Coachman Pastiche 520)

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