Swift challenger 510 se 1991/Renault laguna 1.9 dci 130 bhp

[tim_5131159]

Greetings,

I have just bought a swift challenger 510 se 1991. However I am concerned that my current car will be lacking slightly when I come to towing it.

Its a Renault Laguna 1.9 dci hatch with 130 bhp

The guy I have bought it off had a 2 ltr Mondeo and he said that towed the van fine with no problems.

 

[Litespeed]

I dont know about the weight match but if its power that concerns you, you can always fit a Diesel Power upgrade. It would take your 130bhp to approx 155bhp whilst keeping within manufacturers tolerances (if you fit the correct one)and more miles per gallon if driven conservativley.

 

[tim_5131159]

its the towing weight, im more concerned with.

Is it safe to tow the van with the laguna?

 

[harry_374244037]

Hi Tim,

If you register with the renault forum , of which i am a part a few lads on there tow with the 1.9 dci , they will let you know. I have the 3ltr V6 which is slightly different from yours so cannot say one way or the other .. link as follows ...

http://www.renaultforums.co.uk
Regards Harry

 

[tim_5131159]

Hi Tim,

If you register with the renault forum , of which i am a part a few lads on there tow with the 1.9 dci , they will let you know. I have the 3ltr V6 which is slightly different from yours so cannot say one way or the other .. link as follows ...

http://www.renaultforums.co.uk
Regards Harry

thanks harry,

will do !

 

[tim_5131159]

Hi Tim,

If you register with the renault forum , of which i am a part a few lads on there tow with the 1.9 dci , they will let you know. I have the 3ltr V6 which is slightly different from yours so cannot say one way or the other .. link as follows ...

http://www.renaultforums.co.uk
Regards Harry

Having real problems finding the vans exact weight. I have the handbook , but the model is not listed.

I have been on whattowcar.com and and its very borderline to say the least, 90%

So if anyone know the weight of it , please get back to me.!

 

[harry_374244037]

Having real problems finding the vans exact weight. I have the handbook , but the model is not listed.

I have been on whattowcar.com and and its very borderline to say the least, 90%

So if anyone know the weight of it , please get back to me.!

Hi again Tim,

Renault wieghts are very confusing to say the least, i would assume mine is not much different from yours in that respect , i tow an abbey vogue 417 gts (4 berth) without any problem whatsoever. Saying that i had progressive springs fitted on the rear to stop rear end sag , improved it enormously.

Like i said try the renault forums a few of the lads have caravans and i am sure they will guide you.

Good luck ........ Harry