Recent content by Dave_5040135

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    Cost of Diesel

    Can anybody explain to me why the cost of diesel in GB is more expensive than petrol and in your deliberations take into account the comparative costs in Europe? Having just read the recent edition of the Caravan Club Magazine (p.36 August 2005) I am appalled that yet again we appear to be...
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    VW Touran 1.9 Tdi 2005

    Hi Lin and John, I recently bought the 2.0 TDI with the DSG auto gearbox. I tow a Sterling Vitesse (Europa) 520 with MTPLM of 1341kgs. My car ghas a kerbweight of 1712kgs, so the outfit is well within the 85% guideline. This last weekend was our first outing, and I have to say the car towed...
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    Grand Vitara 2.0 TD

    Hi Darryl. We started towing last May, the outfit being the Suzuki with a Sterling Vitesse (Europa) 520. We have been to Dorset, Derbyshire, The Yorks Dales etc., and the car has pulled the caravan beautifully. The only faults I find with the car is that leg room for passengers in the rear is...
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    Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0 TD

    Hi everyone, I posted a question for information on the Hyundai Tucson 2.0 CRTD CDX as I am thinking of changing to this model. Is there anyone out there who tows with the Suzuki, as I do. I would welcome your thoughts and comments on your towing experience with the Suzuki. Many thanks Dave.
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    Hyundai Tucson

    I currently tow with a Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0 TD, that copes adequately with our Sterling Vitesse (Europa) 520. I am considering changing the Suzuki for a Hyundai Tucson 2.0 CDX Automatic, that has a heavier kerbweight and towing capacity. Does anyone have any experience towing with the Tucson...