Recent content by Paulhic

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    What do you tow and what with ?

    hi Andy We tow an ABI brooklyn 490/5 2001 mtplm 1300 with a ford c-max 1.8 zetec brilliant stability. Am now upgrading to a 2.0 zetec auto for health reasons so I hope to have the same great times as in the 1.8.
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    Focus c-max 1.6tdci

    Thanks for all your advice and help,I really appreciate it,will let you know how I get on.
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    Focus c-max 1.6tdci

    I have decided to buy a c-max 2ltr auto kerbweight 1435kgs,max tow 1300.I still think i,m right to tow a caravan mtplm 1300kgs.The van weighs only 91% of cars weight.Any comments from Lutz would be appreciated.
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    Southern Ireland

    We live in N.Ireland and love touring here and the south. The roads are,nt that bad.Enjoy yourselves and take your time,you,ll love it.
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    Focus c-max 1.6tdci

    I,ve been looking at c-max hand book and it gives a kerb weight of 1419kgs.I,ve worked out that I would be towing at 91-92%of cars weight.I think i,m right,any comments? Thank you for your help tony A
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    Focus c-max 1.6tdci

    Would this car be a good match to a 2001 ABI brooklyn 490-5 MTPLM1300kgs?
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    ABI BROOKLYN 400/2

    Hi Edward,we have 2001 Brooklyn 490-5.Best caravan we`ve ever owned
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    kia carens

    Im thinking about changing my car. I,m looking at the kia carens 2.0 diesel,looks to be a very good car.Any comments?
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    Ford C-max

    Hi Scouser,we have a 1.8 zetec and average 20-24 mpg when towing.Our vans mtplm is 1300kg.Not great mileage but like all else about this car.
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    ABI brooklyn

    Hi Edward At last somebody else with brooklyn.Yes mines a 5 berth and i havent heard or seen anybody who has one,must be very few around.
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    i've dinted me new new van :(

    My brother sells caravans and campers and told me they use companies like Dentmaster all the time.
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    ABI Brooklyn490-5

    I have a 2001 ABI Brooklyn 490/5. It`s a great van but I have never met any one else who has a similar van.Was there very few of these vans built?
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    Caravan on sloping drive

    Thanks for your replies.I was worried but youve put my worries to rest.
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    Caravan on sloping drive

    My caravan is parked on my drive pointing downwards.It cant be levelled as drive is steep. Would this harm the van in any way.
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    ford explorer 4.0 v6

    My brother-in-law had one of these,you would a petrol tanker to travel behind you to keep it in fuel.