DODGE CALIBER

[mark_374321294]

Looking at replacing my current car for a Dodge Caliber CRD SXT manual - kerbweight is 1560kg. Will this tow my Adria altea 542uk model and is it a good match?

 

[mark_374321294]

sorry...should have mentioned this is a 2.0ltr

 

[DavidW1]

Hi mark,

I would check with the makers max tow on one of these as other Chrysler/Dodge products such as Explorer and PT cruiser are notouriously low. It may be only about 1200KG!

 

[Jo-AnneFairway5402010]

i looked at the caliber and it doesnt tow as much as a santa fe im sure but i havent a great memory. its very simular to the santa fe.

jo-anne

 

[mark_374321294]

i looked at the caliber and it doesnt tow as much as a santa fe im sure but i havent a great memory. its very simular to the santa fe.

jo-anne

thanks for your quick response everyone..........looks like the Dodge is not for use!

mark

 

[Lutz]

The maximum permissible towload of the Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD is even less than what David mentions - only 1120kg! This would be way too low for an Adria Altea 542UK, unless you plan to tow it with next to no payload.

 

[Jo-AnneFairway5402010]

hi mark, we tow a sterling elite onyx 2008 fully loaded single axel and im sure it tows on about 85-88%. As i said we have a santa fe 2.2 cdx 7 seater auto very simular to the dodge but can tow more. i dont know the weight of your adria 542uk fully loaded.

jo-anne

 

[MargaretW.]

Hi Mark, if you belong to either Camping & Caravanning Club or Caravan Club ring their technical depts. and ask for a check to see if the car is safe to tow. The x-trail is coming up at 74%, recommended safe towing is 85%.

Margaret W.

 

[Lutz]

Despite a weight ratio of under 85% it would be illegal to tow if the towload limit specified by the manufacturer is exceeded, as in the case in question.

 

[Paul_374295069]

I was considering one of these to tow my van but there towing weight is ridiculous