Ford kuga 2ltr awd
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I tow a single axle van. Weight of car (Smax)to van is 1750/1550 KG which is 88%. I tow with a stack of weight in the boot as well (40kg awning for eg) plus passengers. I wouldn’t want to raise the ratio although appreciate double axle will be more steady, but I think the Kuga is lighter.
what I find is the Smax which is 150ps engine lacks power towing compared with my last Smax with same size engine. Apparently due to the higher Euro classification which impacts power. I have just had a look at engine remapping which will take it up to 190-210ps as the engine is the same as what is in the higher power Smax. My dealer on the quiet said it wouldn’t be a problem but obviously didn’t want to be quoted. I also checked insurance and it added £5 to renewal.
So I would look for the higher power engine coupled with weight but in my case in meant getting the 180 PS engine meant also having the top of the range model which added £4K to the purchase price
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Could anyone tell me which is the best tow bar for a Ford Kuga Diesel Estate 190 Titanium Edition AWD Automatic 2021 model which has a reversing camera fitted?
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Thank you for your reply, EmilysDad. We have always had fixed towbars with a single 13pin socket but have been told because of the reversing camera on the Kuga we need dedicated electrics fitting which puts the price up considerably.
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With reference to towbar if you haven't ordered vehicle yet get factory fitted retractable it worked out cheaper than the quotes we had received already
We were informed from our dealers that there may be a problem with aftermarket tow bars? something to do with ad blue tank and luckily they re ordered vehicle for us.
They may have been wrong but it saved us money and I now have the assurance that I have a towbar,would have been a real downer to struggle to find suitable towbar and also no excuses from Ford re warranty.
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I will have to look at my set up next time I reverse when caravan is hitched. To be honest I can’t get along with reversing cameras. I have never noticed if it is on when reversing van as I am looking Through wing mirrors. Also when reversing I never look at it just the wing mirrors. I don’t even use the interior mirror.
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I'm the same as you Dave ... I can't say I've ever looked at the screen on my car when reversing the caravan .... like you say, too busy looking in mirrors. I do use the reverse camera when I remember .... 40 yrs of using mirrors is a hard habit to break.
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The reversing camera on the Kuga is great when hitching up. You can stop the car with the ball right under the hitch. I'm afraid my tow bar is an after fit. But it's not the camera that annoys me when reversing the whole outfit but the reversing sensors bleeping away. Add to that two Jack Russells that are excited at arriving on site and I'm well frazzled by the time I'm on pitch. Get the factory fitted tow bar if you are in a position to do so.
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