What car

Ron Lloyd
Ron Lloyd Forum Participant Posts: 25
edited April 2017 in Towcars & Towing #1

We currently have a Lunar Clubman and tow it with a Land Rover Freelander TD4. We have on order a larger caravan (Fully laden about 1500kgs) so we are looking to get a bigger heavier car. Me being a careful sort I would like something in excess of 1775kgs. We are looking to spend £10,000.00 to £12500.00 has anyone got any advice as to what vehicle we should be looking at.

Thanks

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  • flatcoat
    flatcoat Forum Participant Posts: 1,571
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    edited April 2017 #2

    Your Freelander should tow that with ease, we towed 1600kg MTPLM without any problems with a Freelander. Weight is not the sole issue for safe towing. 

  • Milothedog
    Milothedog Forum Participant Posts: 1,433
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    edited April 2017 #3

    Another Freelander with the 190HP SD engine ?

  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
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    edited April 2017 #4

    Mercedes R Class cool R320

    2200kg kerb weight  224bhp 370 torque ...... not the most frugal of cars though & max VED 

  • tigerfish
    tigerfish Forum Participant Posts: 1,362
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    edited April 2017 #5

    Yes,

    The Mercedes ML300CDI  See my comments in "Tow Cars & Towing" a fantastic tow car, the best I have had in 40 years of towing.  The only drawback is the £520pa tax class.  But you won't find a more stable tow car.

    I will be selling my 2011 car soon, not because there is anything wrong, but declining health means the end of caravanning for me. I have had her from new and will be very sorry to lose her.  The 2014 Coachman will be going too.

    TF

     

  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
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    edited April 2017 #6

    Very sorry to hear that your caravaning has to come to an end frown

  • tigerfish
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    edited April 2017 #7

    Thanks MM, I guess its a decision that everyone has to make at some time. I had hoped to get at least one season but my lower back problem is affecting the nerves in both legs and so apart from the pain I think that everyone must think I'm drunk.

    I may get away with putting the van down on a friends site in St Buryan, Cornwall, but its a very long way!  It really all depends on what the Spinal specialist says on Wednesday next.

     

    TF

     

     

  • ABM
    ABM Forum Participant Posts: 14,578
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    edited April 2017 #8

    So  sorry  to  hear  that  news  TF,  But  I  have  seen  a  sticker  for  the  rear  Window  that  you  might  find  helpful  ==>

    "  I  am  NOT  drunk,  I'm  just  dodging  potholes"

    Good  luck  on  Wednesday,  you  have  my  very  Best  Wishes  for  a  reasonable  outcome.

     

    Brian  A B M

     

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