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The caravan community like the previous generation (up tp 2020) Korando diesel, but would that fit your day to day usage as well.?
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As already asked, what is the laden weight of the caravan - MTPLM on its plate.
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Thanks for the help, I'll look into them. MTPLM no more than 1500kg.
I presume the above cars are generally regarded as reliable.
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Thanks for the help, I'll look into them. MTPLM no more than 1500kg.
I presume the above cars are generally regarded as reliable.
Yes. With the exception of more recent Nissans, Japanese and Korean cars are all known for reliability.
I suggested the Forester because on some (possibly all) models, they have some kind of wizardry that makes towing easier and safer. Towing capacity is 2000kg.
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So far the forester seems a little expensive particularly where I live
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So far the forester seems a little expensive particularly where I live
In that case (mostly echoing what others have said above):
Large SUVs; Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorrento, Ssangyong Musso
Mid SUVs; Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Ssangyong Korando, possibly Nissan X Trail
MPVs; Ford Galaxy, Seat Alhambra, VW Sharan
Estate Cars; VW Passat Alltrack, Audi A6 Allroad
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And avoid autos in the MPVs and estates
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Still amazes me that people tow with monocoque cars, all that strain through the body? No thanks! Try opening the boot with the heavy trailer attached.
I admit there is not much choice these days, light duty body on frame vehicles like the old Suzuki Grand Vitara, Sorento (earlier models), Shogun Sport or 3dr Shogun (Mk1&2), even the larger vehicles are monocoque. I know modern monocoque are stiffer, but that misses the point. The frame in a body on frame vehicle flexes, so the body doesnt.
That is not to say many of these monocoque vehicles wont feel very capable tow vehicles behind the wheel with excellent handling, acceleration and braking, but there is a reason most pickup trucks are body on frame. Flex!
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Surely that's one of the factors in determining how much weight can be towed. The Ssangyong Musso I mentioned is on a ladder frame so can pull 3500kg. The same certainly used to be true of the LR Discovery.
Most others are a unitary construction to increase comfort, safety, handling etc. They trade some of their towing capacity for that, but they are fine within their specified limits. It's horses for courses isn't it?
I have to say I tow with my 1.2 Seat Toledo and, within its specs, I am yet to experience any difficulty opening the boot!
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I currently have a caravan max weight 1500kg. I used to tow it with a 2017 Zafira 2.0 CDTI. 168hp version.
It was actually a very capable tow and family car.
Having said that the consensus on the forum seems to be that you should avoid these Diesel engines.
I never had any trouble with it but I’m sure people out there have.
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Surely that's one of the factors in determining how much weight can be towed. The Ssangyong Musso I mentioned is on a ladder frame so can pull 3500kg. The same certainly used to be true of the LR Discovery.
Most others are a unitary construction to increase comfort, safety, handling etc. They trade some of their towing capacity for that, but they are fine within their specified limits. It's horses for courses isn't it?
I have to say I tow with my 1.2 Seat Toledo and, within its specs, I am yet to experience any difficulty opening the boot!
Both the present Defender and Discovery are monocoque, both towing 3500 kg along with less obvious, but equally capable, towcars like VW Touareg
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Still amazes me that people tow with monocoque cars, all that strain through the body? No thanks! Try opening the boot with the heavy trailer attached. I admit there is not much choice these days, light duty body on frame vehicles like the old Suzuki Grand Vitara, Sorento (earlier models), Shogun Sport or 3dr Shogun (Mk1&2), even the larger vehicles are monocoque. I know modern monocoque are stiffer, but that misses the point. The frame in a body on frame vehicle flexes, so the body doesnt. That is not to say many of these monocoque vehicles wont feel very capable tow vehicles behind the wheel with excellent handling, acceleration and braking, but there is a reason most pickup trucks are body on frame. Flex!
If the frame flexes on a body-on-frame BOF vehicle, the body has to flex with it, otherwise the mounting points are stressed too much.
The reason most pickups are BOF is because the open tray has no stiffness!
Your point of view is imprinted on most Americans who think that a pickup is necessary for towing duty and simply don't understand how monocoque SUVs can tow up to 7,700 lbs (3,500 kg).
Anyway the OP is only towing 1,500 kg so won't have any issue with a monocoque.
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Still amazes me that people tow with monocoque cars, all that strain through the body? No thanks! ...... I know modern monocoque are stiffer, but that misses the point. The frame in a body on frame vehicle flexes, so the body doesnt....... there is a reason most pickup trucks are body on frame. Flex!
As long as there is no permanent distortion, does a bit of flexion really matter? All metal structures flex a bit with variations in temperature and stress.
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