Tow Car / Estate

[David_374321379]

I am looking to sell my motorhome and purchase a caravan & tow car. The caravan I like has maximum weight of 1375kgs. I would welcome any help / advice on a tow car. I would want an estate car, I have been looking through varioys brochures, but any views from caravanerswill be of a great help.

thanks

David

 

[Parksy]

Hello David

I've copied and pasted your post into the towcars section where you may get more of a response to your question.

 

[CornishMike]

David

You'll need to look for a tug with a kerb weight of around 1600kg, to stick within the 85% guidelines recommended by the CC etc. If experienced you can exceed this up to an absolute max of 100% of your car's weight. Try to get a car with self-levelling rear suspension, although most estates are factory fitted with stiffer rear springs to allow for their greater load carrying capacity. Obviously their extra space is great for all the extra caravanning junk you'll inevitably acquire over the years!

Also, check the manufacturer's max towing limit, which can be lower or higher than the car's kerbweight. Some MPV's have very low towing limits, especially early model Zafiras.

Any reputable caravan dealer will do a free match for you, or check out Towsafe - google will find it.

Do not take a car dealer's advice, as very few understand the restrictions about towing, and will say the right thing to get the sale, especially at the mo.

Mike

 

[MikeA]

Hi Parksy,

I'm a bit puzzled - I can't see this topic in the towcars section. Did you change the title line?

Mike A

 

[Parksy]

Ooops Sorry!!

Thanks Mike, I seem to have mislaid David's post.

I'll copy it now. (smiley red faced icon thingy)