Towing with 1.6

GuinessBoy
GuinessBoy Forum Participant Posts: 2
edited April 2021 in Towcars & Towing #1

Hi first time poster so hope I'm doing this correctly. i would like to ask if anyone is towing a caravan with a 1.6 diesel car ie Korando or Hyundai Tuscon. my caravan is a swift challenger 560

2020 model  MRO1464kg  MTPLM 1620kg

Experienced vanner 30 plus years

thank you

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  • lornalou1
    lornalou1 Forum Participant Posts: 2,169
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    edited April 2021 #2

    Check the V5C for weights as should be on as kerbweight or mass in service. Your an experienced tower so your vehicle can be the same weight as the MTPLM but not less for safety reasons. try towcar.info and will tell you all the weights and whether it's safe.  

  • eribaMotters
    eribaMotters Club Member Posts: 1,193 ✭✭✭✭
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    edited April 2021 #3

     And if the V5C does say all is OK have a look on www.whattowcar.com

     

    Colin

  • lornalou1
    lornalou1 Forum Participant Posts: 2,169
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    edited April 2021 #4

    Just checked and looks like the Korando is 2.0l and don't do a 1.6l so I would go for the Korando.  

  • cyberyacht
    cyberyacht Forum Participant Posts: 10,218
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    edited April 2021 #5

    If I was tugging that weight, I think I'd want a 2.0L AND a heavier car.

  • flatcoat
    flatcoat Forum Participant Posts: 1,571
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    edited April 2021 #6

    The not so new Korando diesel is most definitely a 1.6 however Ssang Yong parent company have gone bust and looking for a new buyer so be aware they may not be around in 2-3 years. They do get good towing reviews although i do err on the side of ‘there ain’t no substitute for cubes’ when it cones to towing. 

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