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• Towing a boat 20 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Can anyone recommend a good vehicle for towing a boat occasionally - boat is 2000lb. We used to borrow a friends van but he no longer has it. Vehicle would need to be family of four (plus dog) friendly. Vehicle would have to be used as the family runabout.
• mondeo tow bar ???? 26 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  can anyone tell me if there is anything to watch for when fitting the electrics side of fitting a tow bar . do the wires just scotch lock on to the relevent wires at the back of the car . its a 2000 w reg zetec model ( hatch ). cheers
• 53 Plate Honda Civic 1.7 cdti (manual) - Honda Civic Woe's; Starting & How to tow ? 15 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  towing points, one under the rear bumper and a hidden recess in the front bumper, which is under a small removable cover.  The civic has the usual rear towing eye/hoop but I cannot see any towing point at the front, does anyone know where the towing point is please ?. I aim to tow the car 5
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  Can I tow a caravan with an emergency spare wheel fitted? 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  As Toyota do not supply a 17-inch steel rim, I have been sold a 16-inch with a 205/60R16 92V tyre for my Avensis. Will it be legal to use this tyre to...
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  What are the implications of towing a caravan with an automatic gearbox? 9 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Honda Accord Tourer with an automatic gearbox. I am considering buying a caravan, but have heard that towing can cause problems. Is this true?
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  Should I buy a Land Rover Defender for towing and launching a boat? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a vehicle to tow and launch my 18-foot boat. A front tow bar makes launching a breeze. I also want a second car suitable to for regular visits...
• 2015 Honda cr-v 2.2 - Towing problem 10 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  When towing a caravan the fridge relay is intermittantly on and off. Is there a problem with the alternator output. Have heard that Honda automatically reduce the voltage under low load conditions. Is this correct and if so, is there a solution?
• Vauxhall Zafira 5 Door 1.9CDTi 150PS design - cruise control on zafira with towing pack? 24 May 2010 (Forum)
  hi, can anyone confrim if the above with towing pack has cruise control? it is 58 plate.   thanks
• David Greenbank Tyres and Towing, Kendal (Good Garages)
  
• How to Tow a Caravan 28 Jun 2005 (Forum)
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  Can you explain the confusing towing limits for my car? 17 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  According to the VIN plate on my 2013 Peugeot 5008, the GVW is 2250kg and the GTW is 2950kg. I have been told by a caravan salesman that this makes the...
• Tow Bar fitting at home 5 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  I've just treated myself to a Subaru Forester XE but find the dealer's price for a tow bar a bit steep. I've heard of companies who'll pop round and fit a bar while you're at work or home - any experiences, are they any good?
• picasso tow bar 30 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  I have purchased a tow bar 2nd hand and have been told i need to have the wiring done by a main dealer because of the on board computer, i am told the wiring plug needs activating,does anyone have any ideas?
• Does anyone tow with a Nissan X-trail 2. 1 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  Does anyone tow a double horsetrailer and horse with a Nissan X-trail 2.2 diesel. Looking at the specs it would seem to be feasible. If so, what is it like if you have to park in a field?
• best car to tow horse box 1 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  Is there any one out there who could recommend a good car (preferably recent 2nd hand) that will tow a large horse box and also be a pleasure to drive for every day use, seating 7 or 8. All opinions welcomed!
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  What is the maximum weight we can tow? 10 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser. Its weight is 2.2 tonnes and the listed towing weight is 3.0 tonnes. We tow a horse box. Half of our friends say the...
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  I just fitted a tow bar with its electronics to my Citroen C4 and now have an electrical fault - help! 24 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just fitted a tow bar and electrics to a 2005 Citroen C4 Coupe. All trailer lights and buzzer work but when I press brake pedal the rear wash wipe...
• Anyone Towed with Toyota Camry 3.0 V6 ? 6 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  U prob all spotted my post about vovlo V70s (are theyany good) and are they OK to tow a caravan......... Just noticed a local dealer has a "PX to clear" Toyota Camry Estate 3.0i V6 automatic, at just under a grand. Mileage is a little high - 120K, but car seems to be in mint condition, no rust
• ZX towing 3 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  I've had a search and I don't think this has been asked before ... My ZX (97P 1.9TD) handbook says I must fit an air deflector under the engine before I tow anything - presumably for extra cooling although this isn't made clear. It only applies to the 1.9TD engine, but when I asked the local
• Range Rover Sport MY12 - Range Rover Sport MY12 towing 19 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  Hi - just collected my 2012MY HSE with detatchable towbar with the intention of towing an Ifor Williams twin axle horse box with 2 ponies in it. I know the towing capacity of the RRS will easily pull this, but Im concerned about the nose weight of 150kg. I dont expect the centre