Hyundai Santa Fe

bluerocket5
bluerocket5 Forum Participant Posts: 43
edited February 2019 in Towcars & Towing #1

Hello 

I am picking up a 2016 premium Santa Fe next week, need the high driving position due to lower back issues. the Volvo V60 D4 has been good but low to get in out of now. The higher stance of the Hyundai means it is easier to load for me 

I will be towing an Eldiss Affinity 462 mtplm 1300kg so I know perhaps a bit overkill but I'll be be able to carry a bit more in the car now and I do love my cooking on the cadac 

First thing I'll do is get a tow bar fitted not sure which is best though fixed or detachable 

Any constructively helpful feedback would be most welcome from members 

Thanks 

Bluerocket

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  • lornalou1
    lornalou1 Forum Participant Posts: 2,169
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    edited February 2019 #2

    Well, if you have back trouble then a fixed may be better as you don't have to keep bending/kneeling down to engage and only have to remove the cover on a fixed. watch your shins though till you get used to it being there. nice car for towing and not overkill as will be more stable on the road .

  • Cornersteady
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    edited February 2019 #3

    We have you twin, the Kia Sorento and it's great two car and we have a debatable tow bar, it is a little fiddly to put it on and off and agree with above. The actual part that is detectable is quite heavy too. Suggest you try one somehow?

  • EmilysDad
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    edited February 2019 #4

    Lousy spelling ..... See me ...... 🙄

  • Cornersteady
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    edited February 2019 #5

    you trying playing teacher again, didn't realise you were the spelling police? Oh well if you can't contribute anything to a discussion but cause trouble I suppose it's better than nothing MM?smile

    Actually the words are spelled correctly, just not the right words.

  • bluerocket5
    bluerocket5 Forum Participant Posts: 43
    edited February 2019 #6

    Thanks to everyone for your replies 

    I have decided to fit a fixed tow bar which, given my ongoing back problems, will be easier for me to work with, so off to the local sportswear shop for some shinpads 

  • Oneputt
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    edited February 2019 #7

    With back problems I would have thought a fixed towbar.  From time to time I suffer lower back problems so a detachable was a no no.

  • EasyT
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    edited February 2019 #8

    I have never had a detachable tow bar in nearly 40 years of towing and with arthritis in my spine and elsewhere now is not the time for me to start wink

    My neighbour has a detachable and has to get his wife to fit it as it is difficult for him to get down to it

  • Wildwood
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    edited February 2019 #9

    A fixed one seems the best decision in your case. We have had them for something over 35 years and I have only caught my shins a couple of times so it has never been a problem.

    Good luck with the new car.

  • Cornersteady
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    edited February 2019 #10

    My neighbour has a detachable and has to get his wife to fit it ...

    Another reason to get a detachable one then?wink

  • dave the rave
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    edited February 2019 #11

    I have had fixed towbars for over 40 years and have never (yet) caught my shin.In later years with a 7 seater Sorento I have found that the ball makes a good step if I need to reach the front end of the boot space (big boot and short person!)wink

  • Cornersteady
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    edited February 2019 #12

    No need to use offensive language to get your point across is there MM?smile

     

     

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  • EmilysDad
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    edited February 2019 #14

    It often works though ..... and you need to remember you're not in the classroom anymore. kiss

  • JVB66
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    edited February 2019 #15

    We have always had fixed towbars and and if hook is fitted with a decent cover not had any "Damage" if not being aware when at the rear of the vehiclesurprised

  • Cornersteady
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    edited February 2019 #16

    interesting viewpoint, for you offensive is OK outside the classroom?

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited February 2019 #17

    Now that I do find both offensive and unnecessary. 

    No need to turn it into a full scale argument with personal comments, LL. 

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  • DavidOldmoley
    DavidOldmoley Forum Participant Posts: 43
    edited February 2019 #19

    We have a 66 Reg Santa Fe Wiggins bought new. It was a limited edition,premium SE plus extras, and a very good deal.

    It is an excellent towcar and very pleasant to drive. Thee is plenty of power with reasonable economy.It has been extremely reliable.

    We have a fixed towbar which is fine. Our previous Sorento had a removable one which was a fiddle to fit or remove,so it tended to be left on.

    We tow a Bailey Unicorn Cadiz with ours which is no problem at 1400kg max!

    Ours has heated steering wheel and heated or cooled seats which are great! Lots of other toys such as sunroof satnav  hid lights etc.

    Ours has self levelling suspension which is useful towing.

    Hope you enjoy it!

  • Cornersteady
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    edited March 2019 #20

    I do like all the 'toys' on the Santa Fe/Sorento (the all round cameras and self park are my fav), which literally would add tens of thousands of pounds on other cars

  • bluerocket5
    bluerocket5 Forum Participant Posts: 43
    edited March 2019 #21

    Hi All

    picked up my " new to me" Hyundai Santa Fe with new swan neck fixed tow bar fitted. Very pleased with it and so is my back, The high driving position is good for me and the seat is so comfortable 

    Had it hooked up to the van and pulls very well, self levelling suspension is new to me but works a treat.

    Looking forward to going to York with it soon, for a few days and sampling the delights of York Brewery "pint of Guzzler please"

  • lornalou1
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    edited March 2019 #22

    hope everything goes well with it for the future. nice car and choice.

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