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• Peugeot 406 - Overheating when towing 12 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  Hi I have a peugeot 406 2 litre HDI Deisel estate on a 51 plate and when we tow our caravan it overheats and we end up with the heating on full and windows down, I have towed this caravan before with a vectra and had no problems can you  suggest what i can do to stop the overheating
• Buying a car used for towing? 9 May 2008 (Forum)
  A while ago it was said that you should think twice about buying a car that had a towbar fitted as it possible it has more wear to the gearbox/suspension than a car that has not been used for towing. Is this in fact correct? Would a car have had to do frequent heavy towing to see any difference
• towing a trailer and 1 horse 16 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  I want to buy a car that will tow a trailer carrying one horse. Something like a Golf estate, maybe. It needs to be not too much of a gas guzzler. Tall order? Any ideas?
• Honda CRV auto 2011 - towing with CVT 29 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  Can I tow with this vehicle which has a CVT auto gearbox? I have spoken to Honda UK twice recently and received two conflicting answers.
• Towed Away 12 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  If your car is towed away, how do you know where it has gone/is going, and that it hasn't just being stolen? Is there some national number I don't know about? They can't exactly leave a notice on the road!
• Towing weights for modified vehicles 22 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Say I upgraded the power and braking on a vehicle, does that legally permit me to tow a greater weight? Does the age of the vehicle (mfr date 1970) have any bearing on the answer?
• Towing with autos 29 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  Copied this statement from practical caravan website, is this a true statement? "Auto transmissions are far superior at towing than manuals, providing adequate cooling is provided. Usually the standard cooler is not up to the job." (regarding auto against manual).
• Volkswagen Passat - Experince of towing with 4motion passat 21 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  Hi Guys Anyone have any experince of towing with a Passat 4 motion 2.0TDi ? I have had three Passats in the past, all great cars but not used for towing but thinking of giving up my Landrover & buying 4motion Passat as my other Passats always gave me such good reliability
• What tow car ? 25 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  i need a new vehicle to tow my boat and general motoring. i will be towing approx 1600kg. ideally dont want to spend more than about 4k. want good mileage and need to sometimes take 5 people. people have suggested seat alhambra 1.9 110 bhp, others volvo v 70 2.5 diesel, or even passat but not sure
• Best 4X4 for Towing at Weekends? 10 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Hi there I would like some advice on best 4x4 for towing a horsebox (max all up weight 2500 kg) at weekends but running to work during the week. In other words, I want reasonable fuel economy 5 days a week and the ability to tow me and my beloved safely up hill and down dale at weekends
• Coming to traffic cop tv soon !. 5 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Hi , I witnessed an accident which may eventualy be seen on traffic cop tv. Ahead of me on the A1 dual carriageway a patrol car was following (well back) a car being towed at 50 mph by another car, the car being towed did not have an "on tow" sign in the rear. The tow car was, in my opinion
• VW Golf 3 Towing eye! 10 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  I haven't got a user manual for my wifes Mark 3 Gof, does any one have a clue on how to fit the front towing eye and where it goes? I'm stumped!
• Tow Car 29 Jun 2023 (Forum)
  Hi, I currently do around 20000 miles per year in a ford fiesta. I now am needing to tow occasionally (maybe 8 weekends a year) and so need a new car. The towing weight will be low, approx 1000kg. My budget is £20000 and ideally would like 2019 or newer. Due to a long
• Mercedes Benz C220 Sport - Tear Wear due to towing a Caravan 21 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  I had my tyres checked prior to a 2000 mile caravan towing holiday & all ok. On my return the fronts tyres were badly worn on the outer edges I took the car into my local tyre specialist who thought it was tracking but on checking it found it to be spot on. Due
• any - buying a car that's been towing - would you? 24 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  I'm still on the hunt for a diesel estate.....   I keep seeing nice models on 'trader but then see that they've got a towbar fitted. Am i right to run a mile at the thought? I know there's a world of difference between towing a little trailer to the tip, or a small
• Towing weight law 28 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  Does anyone know the exact legal implications of towing a trailer that takes you over the limitations (trailer weight limit, gross train weight etc.) in the car handbook. I know there's advice about trailer weight not exceeding 85% of the kerb weight, and such like. And I wouldn't be surprised
• Citroen nemo. 2012 - Tow bar wiring 18 Mar 2023 (Forum)
  My mate has just brought a Citroen Nemo.with a tow bar fitted but with no wiring. Has this model got can bus, if so it would need a 7 point relay ? is that correct.  
• toureg tows jumbo at Dunsfold 7 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  {Thread originally titled "Something to make TVM gasp..." but renamed to give a more meaningful and less vague title - DD} http://tinyurl.com/yebtuj - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - What's for you won't pass you by toureg tows jumbo at dusfold
• Towing an MGB GT 7 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  I am thinking of towing an MGB GT on a four-wheel trailer behind my 1.8 petrol Passat estate. I am nervous of wrecking my clutch. What do Backroomers think? Am I worrying unecessarily?
• Toyota Hilux 2015 3ltr - Towing 21 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  Just need some advice... I am in the process of purchasing a Hilux, my intention is caravan towing, but I have been hearing that transmission overheat problems can occur. Anyone aware of this or can this be disputed.