Hi Folks,
I have as my caravan a Hymer Nova 580, which has MTPLM 1700 kgs and total lenghth of 25 ft, in other words fairly large & heavy. I'm fortunate to have as a towcar an automatic, deisel engined, 2004 Mercedes 320 CDi E class Estate. For towing purposes with this car, I'm able to hydrolically raise the rear end and harden the suspension at the same time. With this facility the ride, whilst towing, is smooth and bounce free as any 4x4. Because of the torque and power of the engine, the Merc just pulls away with the Hymer very easily, from any motorhome and most 4x4s. So if anyone wants the comfort and tireless motoring of a saloon estate, I strongly recomend the above car.
Roger
I have as my caravan a Hymer Nova 580, which has MTPLM 1700 kgs and total lenghth of 25 ft, in other words fairly large & heavy. I'm fortunate to have as a towcar an automatic, deisel engined, 2004 Mercedes 320 CDi E class Estate. For towing purposes with this car, I'm able to hydrolically raise the rear end and harden the suspension at the same time. With this facility the ride, whilst towing, is smooth and bounce free as any 4x4. Because of the torque and power of the engine, the Merc just pulls away with the Hymer very easily, from any motorhome and most 4x4s. So if anyone wants the comfort and tireless motoring of a saloon estate, I strongly recomend the above car.
Roger
