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machighlander

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hi folks, today me and mrs highlander traded in our beloved vauxhall vectra 1.8 sri for a hyundai tucson 2ltr petrol model.

i have had the vectra since almost new and have loved every minute of it, superb car and a looker into the bargain. however, as some of you are aware, we have recently joined in the touring caravan malrky and bought a second hand abbey aventura.

the limitted times we have had to tow with the vectra i found myself using the lower gears when faced with even the slightest gradient, it was ok on open flat roads, only seemed to run out of puff when faced with the former.

so, we decided to reluctantly look for a more suitable towing vehicle, i scoured the internet forums and reviews and the tucson looked a better suited candidate for the job. the outfit match has also shown up to be 86%, so thats bang on, whereas the vectra was showing a 93% match,

question is, will i really notice a difference in the towing capability now, going by the reviews it seems to be not to bad a choice, i know the diesel version would offer that little bit more but that wasnt available, any feedback on the petrol version would be much appreciated.

cheers.
 
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machighlander

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its the 4wd one sproket, dont mean to go into technicalities here because i hivny a clue, however, ive read that the four wheel drive only kicks in when the sensors tell the rear wheels somethings up.

going by the reviews it should be more than capable of the job, as was the vectra, but in a better way, horses for courses an all that.
 
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Sproket

Apr 7, 2008
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You will only find that out when you have got your loaded van & all the gear loaded in the car.

Have you found out what the max nose weight is ?

Towing capacity
 
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forestgump

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hi mac havEa ltd edition deisel hade 6 hyundai carnt fault them the o6 onwards had new engine more power and 6 speed box .Low gearing is brill for pulling the van .
 
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machighlander

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Have you found out what the max nose weight is ?

dont know for sure buddy, but i think i read somewhere it was 75kg. dont think this is an issue for me as we will always be towing with the caravan light as possible, no huge cargo on board.
 
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machighlander

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Has it been used as a tug before ?

nope, and thats going to set me back some more readies, i got towbar fitted to the vectra when i got the caravan,
 
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machighlander

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your tow ball will be 75% thats lower than the car its self.

excuse my ignorance here dean, but is that good or what ?, i havny a clue to all the wieght stuff.
 
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Sproket

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If you have a look on here they list them & the wiring harness. I got my 13pin conversion from here. you can fit it your self.

towequipe
 
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forestgump

Jul 1, 2009
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the petrol may be diffrent but the derv is about 80 or 90kg not but its erelevent because the tow ball is 75kg witch is the same as most tow cars .
 
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Sproket

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If you look at the link i put in saying " Towing capacity ", it tells you what it is depending on the model @ 85%
 
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machighlander

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cheers buddies, good info dean, and sproket, that link was useful, think my choice will be good.

will be getting back tae ye soon as we are away this weekend, will give me chance to compare with the vectra.

cheers.
 
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forestgump

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what year is it ,you will have to get used to the indicators on the other side good waranty.you wont be dissapointed.
 
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forestgump

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what year is it ,you will have to get used to the indicators on the other side good waranty.you wont be dissapointed.
 
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forestgump

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the witter tow bar was fitted and the tow ball was changed to the alko to take the staberliser on the side of the tow ball there is a plate tostate the kgs that reads 75kgs .dont no many that take 100kgs on a medium size car.
 
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Mel

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MacH wrote re noseweight:

"dont know for sure buddy, but i think i read somewhere it was 75kg. dont think this is an issue for me as we will always be towing with the caravan light as possible, no huge cargo on board."

It isnt all about the cargo weight as some vans are very nose heavy empty. If we have nothing but a single gas bottle in the front locker but no payload behind the axle the noseweight is in excess of 110kg. In some vans you need cargo to balance the "see saw". I'm probably not explaining this very well. Help.

mel
 
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Sproket

Apr 7, 2008
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Maybe reading this would explain it better ? Loading your van safely

And read this one about Noseweight
 
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