Hi to Nigel Donnelly & David Motten. I have a real problem getting my head around the article on p73 of the November Issue.
You may recall that I E'mailed you about the car, (Vauxhall disguised as an Opel) and asked what the Stunning Looking Caravan on the back was. A belated thank you for the reply. However having done some 'Homework' on this Stunning Looking 9.06mtrs long caravan that is 2.5mtrs wide,and not only to find that it has a MiRO of 1960kgs & an MTPLM of 2200kgs;I am further puzzled by the absence of Towing Mirrors on the Towcar.
However,the real mind bender is the fact that this Stunning Looking Caravan has a MiRO well in excess of the Maximum Tow Limit(1800kgs) of the alleged Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer diesel 4x4 (as quoted in the Data Panel) !!!?.
Even if this appraisal was conducted on a Private Proving ground surely it should have had a considerably more appropriate caravan on the back. If this scenario was on the highways of the Continent I am sure that the authorities would be lining their coffers with monies, from On The Spot Fines.
This little piece of published info in my opinion(for what it's worth) does nothing for the notion of the 85% advisory match,let alone the idea that Experienced Caravanners can tow to 100%.The caravan if empty at MiRO 1960 kgs represents a 109% match (match,I think not !!).
Would this car only be used to haul the caravan to a site and carry in the car what is needed for the Jollies ?. If they got there without being invited to pull over and offer an explanation,before having the Bank Account plundered.
You may recall that I E'mailed you about the car, (Vauxhall disguised as an Opel) and asked what the Stunning Looking Caravan on the back was. A belated thank you for the reply. However having done some 'Homework' on this Stunning Looking 9.06mtrs long caravan that is 2.5mtrs wide,and not only to find that it has a MiRO of 1960kgs & an MTPLM of 2200kgs;I am further puzzled by the absence of Towing Mirrors on the Towcar.
However,the real mind bender is the fact that this Stunning Looking Caravan has a MiRO well in excess of the Maximum Tow Limit(1800kgs) of the alleged Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer diesel 4x4 (as quoted in the Data Panel) !!!?.
Even if this appraisal was conducted on a Private Proving ground surely it should have had a considerably more appropriate caravan on the back. If this scenario was on the highways of the Continent I am sure that the authorities would be lining their coffers with monies, from On The Spot Fines.
This little piece of published info in my opinion(for what it's worth) does nothing for the notion of the 85% advisory match,let alone the idea that Experienced Caravanners can tow to 100%.The caravan if empty at MiRO 1960 kgs represents a 109% match (match,I think not !!).
Would this car only be used to haul the caravan to a site and carry in the car what is needed for the Jollies ?. If they got there without being invited to pull over and offer an explanation,before having the Bank Account plundered.
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