Hi. I tow a bailey pageant series 6 Burgundy MIRO 1180 KG
MPTLM 1400 KG
With a jaguar xf s 1800kg
Had the car from new so no previous history to worry about.
My problem is the feeling the caravan gives when cornering as though the caravan would far prefer to carry straight on .
Tyres are new and pressures are correct also tried upto 5 psi up or down on the car and caravan .
I adhere to the 75 kg noseweight limit and have tried various different loading configurations though we tend to carry very little .any thoughts ?
Problem 2
After my last trip the car developed a creak at the rear which after lengthy inspection turned out to be 3 broken spot welds below the rear parcel shelf . Unfortunately now out of warranty so probably no help there. Now repaired .
So back to my question is the problem my car or the caravan could this damage of occurred whilst towing .not 100 % sure but highly likely .
All my previous tow cars have been land rovers so no problem before so I am beginning to wonder if modern designed cars with lighter Materials are up to the job manufacturers would like us to believe though I would assume so a new cars are generally stiffer chassis design than previous models but does that mean more durable .
I have absolutely no idea what the pressures would be on a monocoque chassis compared to a ladder chassis during breaking from 60 mph with the weight of the caravan on the towbar a fair bit higher than 75 kgs I presume. Any comments thoughts great fully accepted .
MPTLM 1400 KG
With a jaguar xf s 1800kg
Had the car from new so no previous history to worry about.
My problem is the feeling the caravan gives when cornering as though the caravan would far prefer to carry straight on .
Tyres are new and pressures are correct also tried upto 5 psi up or down on the car and caravan .
I adhere to the 75 kg noseweight limit and have tried various different loading configurations though we tend to carry very little .any thoughts ?
Problem 2
After my last trip the car developed a creak at the rear which after lengthy inspection turned out to be 3 broken spot welds below the rear parcel shelf . Unfortunately now out of warranty so probably no help there. Now repaired .
So back to my question is the problem my car or the caravan could this damage of occurred whilst towing .not 100 % sure but highly likely .
All my previous tow cars have been land rovers so no problem before so I am beginning to wonder if modern designed cars with lighter Materials are up to the job manufacturers would like us to believe though I would assume so a new cars are generally stiffer chassis design than previous models but does that mean more durable .
I have absolutely no idea what the pressures would be on a monocoque chassis compared to a ladder chassis during breaking from 60 mph with the weight of the caravan on the towbar a fair bit higher than 75 kgs I presume. Any comments thoughts great fully accepted .