Which new car?

m0rrisman
m0rrisman Forum Participant Posts: 75
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edited September 2022 in Towcars & Towing #1

what car should I get to pull 1200kg ( loaded ) van

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  • ChocolateTrees
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    edited September 2022 #2

    What is your budget? How often you tow? How many of you are there?

  • m0rrisman
    m0rrisman Forum Participant Posts: 75
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    edited September 2022 #3

    I tow 5 or 6 times a year 2 to 3 thou miles with 2 in car budget is up to £30,000 if new

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited September 2022 #4

    So, brand new, second hand, fuel type, do you want it to get up big hills, does it need boot space, etc…….

    You could try the Club’s car matching service, although it doesn't recognise all options.

    https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/advice-and-training/guide-to-buying-hiring-vehicles/match-your-car-and-caravan/

     

  • watto64
    watto64 Forum Participant Posts: 162
    edited September 2022 #5

    £30k should get you a well spec'd hyundai santa fe thats fairly new. It will pull 1200kg with no problems.

  • pcoleby
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    edited September 2022 #6

    I have a heavier van so was looking at bigger cars but at that weight you must look at the Mazda CX5. They claim a 2 tonne towing ability, I don’t think it is quite that good but a 1200kg van would be no problem. 

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited September 2022 #7

    That’s a very vague question, m0rrisman. Do I suggest a used Landrover and find it’s something you hate or a brand new petrol Peugeot when you’d prefer a diesel?…..🤷🏻‍♂️

     

  • huskydog
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    edited September 2022 #8

    Just buy a big one cool

  • EmilysDad
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    edited September 2022 #9

    £30k will buy you a very nice 6 pot Merc GLE (no ... I don't have one) .... it'd pull 2 x 1200kg caravans 😉

  • GTrimmer
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    edited September 2022 #10

    Or a Merc E220d estate . I do have one and it pulls 1300kg like a train - and still can accelerate uphill if required !

  • EmilysDad
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    edited September 2022 #11

    you should always aim for more cylinders than doors 😉😉

     

    I have a ML350 🙂 ... predecessor to the GLE  

  • GTrimmer
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    edited September 2022 #12

    But I have no need for a shed on wheels.... wink

  • EmilysDad
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    edited September 2022 #13

    but it's a comfy quick shed 😉

    and I now need it cos EmilysMum chose a massive twin axle caravan 🙄

  • TimboC
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    edited September 2022 #14

    One that has a kerbweight of 1411Kg plus

  • ChocolateTrees
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    edited September 2022 #15

    Personally, I would be looking for something electric, but that's probably a bit out of budge still. 3K miles a year in 5 trips is 600 miles a trip. 300 each way? Thats a two stop tow with the right EV.

     

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