Stability towing Lunar Delta r i

suzieq
suzieq Forum Participant Posts: 7
edited October 2018 in Towcars & Towing #1

Sorry if anyone has seen this post in other parts, but relatively new to the pc.  Anyone out there tow with a lunar delta r.i?  Weve a kia sorento 2.5, both times on m56 and m6 travelling have experienced severe snaking and unstabled van!!!  Now wondering if its the van with transverse bed layout being the issue, or is it the car???  Had car checked and serviced and passed a mot, but still having stability problems it starts at 49 mph.  Told dealer and it is booked in for its 1st service and check over but not till mid nov!!!  Weve had many twin axles before as been caravanning for over 30 years, never had issues with any towing before.  The hubby is an HGV driver so he knows when something is not right and we both are stressing over it all,  .  Do we have to change the car?  Does anybody have same outfit , to compare?

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  • Simon100
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    edited October 2018 #2

    I don't have an RI but tow a Delta TS with my 2015 Sorento diesel. It tows very well and is stable in all situations.

    Does your car have self leveling suspension? There are comments on line that Sorento without SLS are not particularly good towers.

    I have found the Delta to be nose heavy so have few items in the front locker apart from the gas bottle. 

  • lornalou1
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    edited October 2018 #3

    I have an RI and tow with a grand Cherokee and no problem what so ever.

  • suzieq
    suzieq Forum Participant Posts: 7
    edited October 2018 #4

    Hiya, no I don't think the sorento has self levelling suspension!  When we had the elddis super cyclone it was fine with the sorento with towing.  We purchased a nose weight gage and we realised with the Delta how little can go into the front locker!!!  Where would you suggest putting the awning whilst travelling?  Its awkward over the axles due to the bathroom being in the centre of the van and having a doorway across middle. The car has to be able to put 2 dogs in, so unfortunately hardly any room for the awning. (air awning so no heavy poles).  I love the layout and inside works well for us, but the towing is dreaded!!  Gonna see what dealer says in November, then take it from there.  Sleepless nights ahead,probably have to change the car!!!                         Thanks for the responses guys

  • dave the rave
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    edited October 2018 #5

    If the Sorento has not got self levelling a pair of heavy duty rear springs such as those available from mad will be a lot cheaper than changing the car!I have used mad springs on a 2010 Sorento and they made a lot of difference.

  • lornalou1
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    edited October 2018 #6

    Could always get a roof rack for the awning ( or the dogs ) surprised

  • redface
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    edited October 2018 #7

    Have you adjusted the tyre pressures of the Sorento for towing? and checked that van wheel pressures are up to the mark?

  • Simon100
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    edited October 2018 #8

    I have my awning in the boot of the car (no dogs or children)! 

  • richardandros
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    edited October 2018 #9

    Given my experience at the weigh-bridge recently, with a TA Barcelona, I would very much surprised if you had sufficient payload capacity to carry the awning anywhere in the van!

  • lornalou1
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    edited October 2018 #10

    unless he's had a weight plate upgrade, so could give him another 100kg ( approx. ) wink

  • richardandros
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    edited October 2018 #11

    It wouldn't have helped me much!

    https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/club-together/discussions/information-technical-tips-advice/caravans/weigh-bridge-shock/

     

     

  • lornalou1
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    edited October 2018 #12

     but a weight plate upgrade, you could have 1800kg so only 40 kg difference plus the +/-  20kg inaccuracy so not much to transfer to car.

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