Dont know much but hoping to get a 4 berth with a fixed bed and shower room xVery wise to consider the best car for the job, which will always be a compromise. But we really need to have an idea about the size and weight of van you may get, otherwise it would be easy to say a Range Rover will cover everything.
John
Dont know much but hoping to get a 4 berth with a fixed bed and shower room x
Yet Mondeos, Superbs, Octavias, 5 Series, Passats, Jaguar etc have all featured highly in tow tests. I’ve had three Mondeos, Superb and XC 70 no problem or discomfort towing. Perhaps your loading of the outfit or tyre pressures weren’t on par. Although some years back someone posted that their outfits “ ride” improved when different new tyres went on. Perhaps the issue you encountered could have been tyres.Although an estate does offer more space than a hatchback or saloon, I am wary of estates that have a long overhang at the rear. Does not make for a comfortable tow as we found out with the Mondeo that we had or a couple of months.
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Dont know much but hoping to get a 4 berth with a fixed bed and shower room x
I'm in a similar position looking to buy a caravan single axle around 1500 kg. I currently have and Audi A5 so considering Xc40 plug in hybrid 1.5l , down side FWD only and only 3 cylinder engine so when battery is low not much pulling power.
Alternative XC60 diesel AWD but when not towing I do quite short journeys and really not keen on buying a diesel. Final alternative is buy a 2 litre petrol and take the hit on MPG when towing. A dilemma I'm struggling to solve. Words of wisdom from an experienced caravan would be appreciated.
My wife has the Volvo Xc 60 awd and it tows our large twin axle swift with ease, we also use it for the dogs etc ,great reliable car .I'm in a similar position looking to buy a caravan single axle around 1500 kg. I currently have and Audi A5 so considering Xc40 plug in hybrid 1.5l , down side FWD only and only 3 cylinder engine so when battery is low not much pulling power.
Alternative XC60 diesel AWD but when not towing I do quite short journeys and really not keen on buying a diesel. Final alternative is buy a 2 litre petrol and take the hit on MPG when towing. A dilemma I'm struggling to solve. Words of wisdom from an experienced caravan would be appreciated.
I'm in a similar position looking to buy a caravan single axle around 1500 kg. I currently have and Audi A5 so considering Xc40 plug in hybrid 1.5l , down side FWD only and only 3 cylinder engine so when battery is low not much pulling power.
Alternative XC60 diesel AWD but when not towing I do quite short journeys and really not keen on buying a diesel. Final alternative is buy a 2 litre petrol and take the hit on MPG when towing. A dilemma I'm struggling to solve. Words of wisdom from an experienced caravan would be appreciated.
I'm in a similar position looking to buy a caravan single axle around 1500 kg. I currently have and Audi A5 so considering Xc40 plug in hybrid 1.5l , down side FWD only and only 3 cylinder engine so when battery is low not much pulling power.
Alternative XC60 diesel AWD but when not towing I do quite short journeys and really not keen on buying a diesel. Final alternative is buy a 2 litre petrol and take the hit on MPG when towing. A dilemma I'm struggling to solve. Words of wisdom from an experienced caravan would be appreciated.
The reduced range is one thing I notice when towing with a petrol. The increased fuel consumption plus smaller tank mean I need to plan fueling stops. This will mean that if on a long motorway journey I do not like to let fuel drop below one third in any car, so a stop is required for fuel. Going up to Yorkshire I will refuel near to Chesterfield where we have an overnight stop.I have recently changed from a 2.0TDCI Kuga to an XC40 R-Design B4 197 bhp 2.0 petrol auto AWD. On our recent trip (190 mile round trip) we averaged 21 mpg towing. Ouch you may say but the Kuga would only do 25 (the Kuga did 45 solo and the XC40 36) so the difference isn't much. The main issue will be the tank size and hence range between fuelling. The XC40 only has a 55litre tank as opposed to the Kuga 65, so the Kuga could manage 357 against 254 for the XC...
BY the way the XC40 is a magnificent tow car. The Kuga was very good, but the XC40 is way more stable
Although legally you can tow 1500kg with an A5 its kerb weight is quite light and as a novice im looking for a heavier suv. Thats one advantage of a plug in hybrid they are heavy which helps with stability and getting close to the 85% ratio.Won't the A5 tow?
Thats great feedback one thing i hadn't though about was fuel tank size. I hadn't even looked at a kuga.I have recently changed from a 2.0TDCI Kuga to an XC40 R-Design B4 197 bhp 2.0 petrol auto AWD. On our recent trip (190 mile round trip) we averaged 21 mpg towing. Ouch you may say but the Kuga would only do 25 (the Kuga did 45 solo and the XC40 36) so the difference isn't much. The main issue will be the tank size and hence range between fuelling. The XC40 only has a 55litre tank as opposed to the Kuga 65, so the Kuga could manage 357 against 254 for the XC...
BY the way the XC40 is a magnificent tow car. The Kuga was very good, but the XC40 is way more stable
I think the Kuga plug in whilst having good sized engine (2.5) did not have a very high towing spec.Thats great feedback one thing i hadn't though about was fuel tank size. I hadn't even looked at a kuga.
Did you consider the plug in hybrid?
Your comments very helpfully. Thank you.