2018 Peugeot 3008 2.0t Auto towing

johnmjpm
johnmjpm Forum Participant Posts: 7
edited October 2018 in Towcars & Towing #1

Has anyone bought a 2018 Peugeot 3008 Allure AUTO 2.0 LT. for towing  , Like to know if this car is ok for towing before i buy one.

 

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  • Tinwheeler
    Tinwheeler Forum Participant Posts: 23,141 ✭✭✭
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    edited October 2018 #2

    It’ll depend what you want to tow.

    What's the all up weight (MTPLM) of your caravan and what’s the kerb weight of the car? Also, what is the GTW of the car and the legal max it can tow?

    It'll also need to comply with whatever categories your driving licence entitles you to drive.

     

  • dmiller555
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    edited October 2018 #3

    Also check the maximum nose weight on the towbar as many French cars have a very low allowance. 

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited October 2018 #4

    Ah, yes. I forgot nose weight. 👍🏻

  • Guzzilazz
    Guzzilazz Forum Participant Posts: 5
    edited November 2018 #5

    It's low Kerbweight (1480KG), so 85% is only 1258kg... 

  • johnmjpm
    johnmjpm Forum Participant Posts: 7
    edited November 2018 #6

    with all the silly reply's iv gone off the Peugeot OK  

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited November 2018 #7

    Silly replies? That’s quite rude and a bit rich coming from someone who asked for advice but gave virtually no information to enable us to help.

    If you consider our replies silly, it says much for your knowledge of towing requirements and outfit matching. 

     

  • Oscarmax
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    edited November 2018 #8

    The Peugeot is a excellent towcar just have a look at the reviews, last year we brought a new Ford Kuga 2.0 diesel powershift, the driver who worked for the Ford dealership despite getting a good discount from his employer brought a 3008 and loved it.

    Have a look on the towcar match site it is a good match, take it for a drive and see how it feels.

  • EasyT
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    edited November 2018 #9

     Can you tell me how long a piece of string is TW?

  • Tinwheeler
    Tinwheeler Forum Participant Posts: 23,141 ✭✭✭
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    edited November 2018 #10

    It very much depends on the distance between one end and the other, Easy, and whether my crystal ball is clear or cloudy.🙂

  • EasyT
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    edited November 2018 #11

    Well!!!! If you insist on giving a silly answer I'll just use an elastic band instead!

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited November 2018 #12

    Fair enough but don’t go asking any more questions as I’ll just tell you to go twang your elastic band. wink

  • lornalou1
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    edited November 2018 #13

    https://www.practicalcaravan.com/reviews/tow-car/46878-peugeot-3008

  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
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    edited November 2018 #14

    A bit touchy there I think John .....

  • catherinef
    catherinef Forum Participant Posts: 647
    edited November 2018 #15

    Our dealership group has a Peugeot franchise at one site.  We've sold quite a few to people who have used them for towing caravans.  From memory the 5008 was highly recommended recently as a towcar.    A 2.0 Diesel Auto version should make a pretty reasonable proposition as a towcar, but interestingly when the 3008 is "translated" into the new DS 7 - it's not that good.

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