Swift Challenger 580se tow car recommendations please

[Hoffers]

Hello everyone,
I'm hoping to purchase a Swift Challenger 580se caravan with the fixed island bed and wondered if anyone on here also has one and which car they use to tow it.
Currently looking at a Volvo XC90 and Land Rover Freelanders, circa 2010-2015. I like the Jaguar XF from same vintage but I think the kerb weight is not sufficient enough to tow aforementioned caravan. Any suggestions most welcome. Thanks.

 

[otherclive]

Hello everyone,
I'm hoping to purchase a Swift Challenger 580se caravan with the fixed island bed and wondered if anyone on here also has one and which car they use to tow it.
Currently looking at a Volvo XC90 and Land Rover Freelanders, circa 2010-2015. I like the Jaguar XF from same vintage but I think the kerb weight is not sufficient enough to tow aforementioned caravan. Any suggestions most welcome. Thanks.

What’s the caravans MTPLM?

 

[Hoffers]

What’s the caravans MTPLM?

1661 MTPLM

 

[otherclive]

The XF won Practical Caravan Towcar of the Year award. The Sportbrake could be an option with a kerbweight MTPLM ratio of 92%. Not unreasonable given the car’s characteristics. FL2 is a similar kerbweight too.

 

[woodsieboy]

We have a 580 dealer special based on Challenger and tow with Hyundai Santa Fe Diesel Automatic copes very well

 

[Hoffers]

The XF won Practical Caravan Towcar of the Year award. The Sportbrake could be an option with a kerbweight MTPLM ratio of 92%. Not unreasonable given the car’s characteristics. FL2 is a similar kerbweight too.

It only has a towball limit of 75kg so is that an issue?

 

[Hoffers]

We have a 580 dealer special based on Challenger and tow with Hyundai Santa Fe Diesel Automatic copes very well

Thanks. I like those dealer specials, is it a 'Castle' model?

 

[otherclive]

It only has a towball limit of 75kg so is that an issue?

It’s 4.5% of MTPLM so above the minimum requirement. Other things have an impact on caravan stability, but if you are concerned, and there will be views expressed that it’s too low then best to look for a car with a higher noseweight. Wonder if a Jaguar owners forum has any members who could advise if the tow a caravan with an XF.

Santa Fe has a very good following, as does Kia Sorento.

 

[woodsieboy]

We have a 580 dealer special based on Challenger and tow with Hyundai Santa Fe Diesel Automatic copes very well

It's a Fairway Platinum from Broad Lane, 2019 model only problems so far stiff roof blind,and self inflicted broken water inlet flap

 

[PTA]

VW Touareg?