Mondeo 1.8 estate petrol 1995 and Swift Challenger 440/4S 1992

[lloyd_374229852]

Hi I'm new to this caravaning business and just bought a swift challenger 440/4 1992 and will be towing it with my 1995 Mondeo 1.8 estate.Is this a good combination and has anyoneone out there used the older 1.8 Mondeo to tow with? any info, help or tips much welcome Thank you.

 

[Mark_5040952]

Hi Lloyd,

Welcome to the madhouse. I would say that you might find your car will be a bit underpowered on hills but overall you should have yourself I really nice outfit.

Do you know the kerbweight of car and caravan? Idealy the caravan should be no more the 85% of the cars kerbweight.

HTH

Mark

 

[lloyd_374229852]

Hi Lloyd,

Welcome to the madhouse. I would say that you might find your car will be a bit underpowered on hills but overall you should have yourself I really nice outfit.

Do you know the kerbweight of car and caravan? Idealy the caravan should be no more the 85% of the cars kerbweight.

HTH

Mark

Mark thanks for a quick reply. I think the car is around 1285Kg so I can tow 1092Kg on the 85% guide. I have seen some where the Challenger 440/4 is about 1050Kg loaded but I'm unable to confirm this. Hope it's not too bad on hills as I'm picking up the van next week from Wales!! Thanks again Lloyd.

 

[lloyd_374229852]

Mark thanks for a quick reply. I think the car is around 1285Kg so I can tow 1092Kg on the 85% guide. I have seen some where the Challenger 440/4 is about 1050Kg loaded but I'm unable to confirm this. Hope it's not too bad on hills as I'm picking up the van next week from Wales!! Thanks again Lloyd.

 

[RobRoy]

Hi Lloyd,

I tow a 92 Elddis Hurricane (about 1175 Kg laden) with an X reg Mondeo 1.8 (petrol) and find it excellent and not at all under-powered - and I tow all over the Highlands.

Rob S.