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• M'way services: Caravan bays 23 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  Are there a lot of people who can't read these days? Dropping into M40 sevrices today I parked towards the back, behind the well marked and signed "Caravan only" bays. These are, unsurprisingly, double length. Some unfortunate turned up with his rig in tow, unable to park in any designated spot
• Big diesel towcar? 23 Jul 2002 (Forum)
  My uncle's Senator CD 24V is having major autobox troubles and is generally been dying a death. It has been a great towcar for his huge double axle caravan with that torquey 204bhp straight 6. However, the fuel economy was pretty dire and the towing took major strain on the tired mechanical
• Skoda Octavia Estate - In a quandary but a nice one 14 Apr 2019 (Forum)
  in 2011 we planned to go caravanning around the EU for a few times and other things so bought a 2008 citroen C5 diesel auto. It was perfect for the job. Towing it got around 20-25 mpg, free from the van 45-50 mpg. Lovely jubbly. We also tow a heavy trailer with wood maybe once/twice a month
• Hyundai Santa Fe - Thermo-dynamics of diesel automatics 19 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  A question for a thermo-dynamics expert. I have a Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2CRDi automatic which is used for towing, but well within it's towing limit - as standard a transmission cooler is fitted but it's of the loop-in-radiator-bottom-tank type - I use a ScanGauge 2 to monotor the engine
• Honda CG 125 - Platform for a Honda on a campervan 28 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  I have an elderly Transit motorhome that I use to tow my vintage racing car around the country to various events (its OK, bike content arrives shortly
• Tow car for boat. 28 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  wheelbase. See above. 4/ 4Wheel drive. 5/ Low ratio box I was thinking of an aged Suzuki Vitara, or similar, but don't know if it has a low ratio gearbox. I know that it will be a dog but it will only be used to launch and recover the boat, plus tow a box trailer to the dump
• Newer 4x4 Ideas? 24 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  . I am 6'4", my 13 year old girls are 5'6" and 5'2" respecively. they are still growing. We need a LOT of legroom. 2) Pulls a tipper trailer fully laden at 2.7 tonnes. The disco has a towing capacity of 3.5 tonnes but I wouldn't like to tow this weight with it, so something that "boasts" a similar
• 4x4 and trailer 23 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  I saw a 4x4, towing a trailer (caravan size), in the outside lane of the M1 today. Is this allowed?
• Newer sporty car / convertible.... with towbar 5 Apr 2021 (Forum)
  Just did a last check before looking at an S1, S3, S4, 435i convertible and towbars arent available at least from Witter. Octavia VRS looks an option still but it seems only factory fitted. Anyone any suggestions as need to occasionally tow a small trailer and small 4m boat. 4x4 is useful
• How to avoid getting your car towed away 21 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  http://tinyurl.com/ypjjzr Apparently Glasgow City Council's removal lorries can only lift "normal" cars and this businessman, so far, has got round the...
• "T" registered Toyota Landcruiser Diesel - Overheating Landcruiser 15 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  Hi guys. A pal has a diesel landcruiser, which overheated whilst towing a caravan. He has had a new water pump, radiator, hoses and replacement cylinder head. It will now pull a large caravan up hills without overheating, but when the speed on the motorway exceeds 60mph it overheats quickly
• 1.6 Bluemotion - VW Touran Tow Bar 17 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  Looking to purchase new (since Sept 2010) VW Touran 1.6 Blue motion with a towbar. Am told by VW Corporate that they have not yet decided if they are...
• caravans 14 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  hi guys new to the site but saw a topic on caravans, DO YOU REALLY HATE US??????? I have been towing caravans for the past 15 years and have just updated to a 18' and I like to think that I am considerate enought to pull over when I can to let all the frustrated motorists fly by, I live
• Trailer Insurance?? 27 Jul 2005 (Forum)
  , with a replacment value of around £2.5k. The vehicle insurance has 3rd party cover for towing it. I am advised to steer clear of insuring it on the towing vehicle policy, even if they would consider it, as a claim on it would hinder the NCD. Apparently a stand alone policy wouldn't. Does anyone have any
• Nissan Maxima 30 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  In order to give people a smile with their cup of coffee... I'm looking at a Nissan Maxima on a 'K'plate 3.0litre V6 all the toys. It's an auto, and has towbar with twin socket on the back, so it's probably been used for towing a van. 108K miles, and looks tidy. Am I right in thinking
• Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2 Diesel LWB Auto. 2002 - Marginal Cooling Problem 20 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  When towing a horse trailer (empty weight approx 1000Kg) the temperature gauge fluctuates rather a lot, depending on gradient of the road.  For example: yesterday on M5 between Bristol & Tewkesbury where there are no steep climbs, the needle got more than half-way between normal
• Volkswagen Bora (1999 - 2006) - 2000 1.9tdi Loss of Power when towing 28 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Just recently Bought a 2000 Bora 1.9tdi Sport a couple of months ago and its been great up until last weekend when i finaly got around to towing my caravan with it. The problem i am having is that it keeps loosing power i.e it will be quite happily cruising along at 60mph and for no reason it just
• Mitsubishi RVR - Opinions please 17 May 2006 (Forum)
  I have been thinking about a Mitsubishi RVR - a grey import, was wondering if anyone could give me any opinions on these vehicles,as they are a "bit different" and might suit my purpose. I need something to occaisionally tow a 4 berth caravan, must have auto transmission ( I would fit a fluid
• freelander 13 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  hi just wondering i anyone knows if i can still tow safely with the rear prop shaft removed cheers  
• 10 year old corsa issue 20 Aug 2023 (Forum)
  in coolant reservoir. Ended up getting towed home. I have readded some coolant but clearly an issue.  Power steering seems to be working but still cannot get above 2000 rpm. Unsure if its safe to drive to a garage or if i need to get towed there. When ticking over sounds different to the norm.