Hi
Would appreciate any input on this.
We have a Conqueror 645 (MIRO 1644kg) which my wife loves. We currently tow with a 2012 Sorento which has no problems whatsoever. My wife now has mobility issues and we are about to purchase a disability scooter for her.
To continue her ability to drive solo (hence auto) and also carry and load the scooter herself; and me tow the caravan, I am considering changing the Sorento for either a Peugeot Traveller (my preferred choice) or Ford Tourneo Custom, both automatics. Their low loading and extensive load area will easily accommodate scooter, electric trike/bike and caravan stuff. (Their competitors- Merc V class etc don’t represent same value, or are too light)
However, the Traveller is approx 1730kg kerbweight and the Tourneo Custom 2429kg. So the Traveller is a bit iffy on the match with the loaded weight of the Conqueror. Both vehicles’ towing weights aren’t a problem- 2000kg.
Both automatic versions have 180hp, which is actually slightly more than the Sorento’s 175hp, but not sure on an automatic towing such a weighty caravan. Any views on this?
There are a couple of reviews on the Traveller towing a single axle Swift, without any problem. There doesn’t appear to be any issues with automatic gearboxes needing additional cooling, so presume modern gearboxes can cope with towing no problem.
Any experience or views welcome
Would appreciate any input on this.
We have a Conqueror 645 (MIRO 1644kg) which my wife loves. We currently tow with a 2012 Sorento which has no problems whatsoever. My wife now has mobility issues and we are about to purchase a disability scooter for her.
To continue her ability to drive solo (hence auto) and also carry and load the scooter herself; and me tow the caravan, I am considering changing the Sorento for either a Peugeot Traveller (my preferred choice) or Ford Tourneo Custom, both automatics. Their low loading and extensive load area will easily accommodate scooter, electric trike/bike and caravan stuff. (Their competitors- Merc V class etc don’t represent same value, or are too light)
However, the Traveller is approx 1730kg kerbweight and the Tourneo Custom 2429kg. So the Traveller is a bit iffy on the match with the loaded weight of the Conqueror. Both vehicles’ towing weights aren’t a problem- 2000kg.
Both automatic versions have 180hp, which is actually slightly more than the Sorento’s 175hp, but not sure on an automatic towing such a weighty caravan. Any views on this?
There are a couple of reviews on the Traveller towing a single axle Swift, without any problem. There doesn’t appear to be any issues with automatic gearboxes needing additional cooling, so presume modern gearboxes can cope with towing no problem.
Any experience or views welcome