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• 2014 RAV4 - Towing electrics 30 Aug 2020 (Forum)
  My otherwise perfect (literally!) 2014 RAV4 has been prone to run down its battery prematurely since fitting towing electrics 4 or so years ago.  It's only a minor inconvenience (as I now use a battery isolator when parking for extended periods) but ideally I would like to fix the issue one
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  What's the best tow car? 24 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Which is better for towing, a Land Rover Discovery Sport or Kia Sorento?
• BMW X5 E70 SUV (2007 - ) - 08 3.0 towbar issues 22 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  Have just got off the floor from fainting, Requested a quote from BMW dealer for the installation of a towbar inc electrics, it was £1300.00. On top of that they have now told me that all E70 X5 models require a new larger cooling fan to be installed when towing. This fitted is another £700.00
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  Can my BMW 330Ci automatic be towed? 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2005 BMW 330Ci Automatic. Can it be towed?
• What a way to avoid a parking fine! 26 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  The driver who avoided parking ticket by refusing to get out of his towed-away car for TWO HOURS tinyurl.com/44cz3x So if you are inside car, it can't be towed away :o)
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  Jeep Cherokee recall has disabled my towbar - what are my options? 13 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I recently took my Jeep Cherokee to the dealer for its safety recall and, after the inspection, a cross-car beam had to be fitted. To do this Jeep have...
• Vauxhall Astra H estate (2004 - 2009) - 08 1.7 Tow bar 11 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  I have an 08 astra estate, 17cdti diesel and i want to fit an additional charging socket for towing the caravan. So the question is, do you know which is the charging light wire coming from the alternator, to which to conect the wire to the split charging relay for the battery/fridge
• tow bar removal - golf mk3 7 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  I have a tow bar fitted to my golf mk 3 and i want it gone. It has two plugs on it. I think it is bolted on to the chassis not welded.The only thing i am unsure about is the electrical side of removing it. Can i just cut the wire? or will this play havoc with cars electrics? Can i put them in some
• Tow bar electrics Peugeot 407 10 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  Has anyone had a towbar fitted by a Peugeot dealer? I have had twin sockets fitted for Caravan towing but there is no feed for the fridge ( should only be live when engine runs due to high current flow) have contacted dealer where fitted and they say they dont normally connect the fridge supply
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  Nissan Navara Dark Sky concept features new towing tech 19 Sep 2018 (News)
  
• Volkswagen Sharan (1995 - 2009) - 98 1.9tdi Towing Weights ? 2 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  I drive a t reg 1.9 tdi I sharan and am looking to find the weight im allowed to pull with it. I was led to believe it is 2000kg.
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  Which petrol SUVs are best for towing? 4 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a 2013 2.0 petrol manual AWD Honda CR-V. My short commute dictates a petrol engine. It's both thirsty (35mpg) and underpowered when towing...
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  Towed, on the whole 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I need a practical beast that will comfortably tow a 1,500kg caravan for about 3,000 miles a year, and carry 4 adults and accommodate 2 Labradors and walking...
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  Can you recommend a small SUV for towing? 5 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to purchase a small/mid-sized SUV for about £20,000. We only drive about 8,000 miles per year so I'm guessing petrol but we do tow a trailer...
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  I use my Volvo V70 auto to tow a caravan - is there anything I should have done to ensure it keeps running? 19 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2011 Volvo V70, it's done 48,000 miles. It's always been serviced by a Volvo dealer and I use it for towing a 1500kg caravan about 4000 miles...
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  If I SORN my Honda CR-V for most of the year, would this be asking for trouble? 27 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My household currently has two cars and are considering going electric with both, probably two used Nissan Leaf, battery owned. This would cover all of...
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  New petrol car with tow bar nose wight 90kg or more - recommendations please? 14 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a diesel Hyundai i30 Tourer, but due to a growing family and changing interests I am looking to change it. One of my main requirements...
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  What's best for towing - diesel or petrol? 18 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am due to change my car next year and will also be buying a caravan that will weigh about 1500kg. Therefore, I need something that is fairy economical...
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  Would you recommend the Isuzu Rodeo for load carrying, towing etc? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My parents have a diesel Volvo V70 estate 4WD. It is facing more costly repairs as bushes are wearing. They have a small farm shop and regularly carry...
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  Which SUV for towing a 1410kg caravan? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  After six years of comfortable and reliable motoring it is time to replace our 2003 Passat 1.9 TDI Estate. Our average mileage is 10,000 per year, of which...