Jaecoo J7 Plug in Hybrid towing..?

Dann_UK

Has anyone had any experience with towing with one of these cars? Will it do what they say and tow 1.5ton?

OurCoachmanAdventure

Hi, yes we tow 2ton with ours no problem 😊

SwedishMetal

@OurCoachmanAdventure what sort of engine does it have, fuel, capacity and hybrid type? Do you find it a bit revy going up hill at all?

My only experience of hybrids was a Toyota CRH which was painful up hill on a motorway even when solo, but I'll probably need to get a hybrid one day so would be interested.

Vulcan

https://clubtogether.caravanclub.co.uk/discussion/comment/884072#Comment_884072

If you are towing 2 tons with a Jaecoo J7 Hybrid you really should not be on the road as it is illegal with a towing capacity of 1500kg and a kerb weight well under 2 tons.

Lutz

OCA didn't say what his gross train weight is, so how can you say he is definitely towing illegally? It might be unadvisable, but illegal?

Vulcan

I take your point Lutz however apart from insurance considerations I am not convinced towing almost half a ton more than the manufacturers towing limit would be considered legal.

Interestingly there is no reference to the gross train weight in the weights section of the owners handbook, it would be interesting to know what it is.

eribaMotters

I think the only way to find the definitive answer on the GTW is to read the plate on the specific vehicle.

Colin