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• Honda HRV - Honda HRV 2015- Suitability for Towing 26 May 2016 (Forum)
  ‘ that the capacity of the alternator with the HR-V is not high enough, meaning that during towing …….. the caravan can drain the battery’. So check carefully before you buy an HRV for caravanning and you may avoid the expensive mistake we made. For us the new HRV is not suitable as a tow car.
• Prominent tow bars 17 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  The reason I'm posting loads on here this evening is because I am hacked off. A very small woman in a very large 4X4 backed it into my Outback this morning but her car had a large tow bar assembly sticking out of its backside and the damage to my car is not insignificant. Surely it is not beyond
• 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
• 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
• mobility vehicle and tow bars 2 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  Hello to all. Does anyone have anything to add to the subject of fitting a tow bar to a mobility converted vehicle? The type where the floor is lowered. An additional question, has anybody come across rust/corrosion problems, due to the conversion? Thanks to all for your attention to this, A
• Seat Ibiza TDI - Car towing a motorbike with A frame 28 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  I'm thinking of the type of frame where the bike front wheel is off the ground and firmly fixed into a frame which is bolted to the towing hitch plate.  The bike rear wheel follows the car. Is it legal to move a motorbike this way?
• vectra b - No start unless towed 21 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  vectra b 2.0 Di wont start unless towed leak off pipes replaced, system bled cranks but wont satrt fuel at injectors when cranking rev counter and speedo move about erratically is this electrical / fuel / air related?
• Towing Caravans 12 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  My son is about to tow for the first time and has asked me for any tips. My experience is very limited but I have e-mailed him as follows: "While I think of it.....are you both familiar with the RPM at which the Octavia develops it maximum torque? "This, of course, is the point at which your
• Ideas needed on towing car please 8 Sep 2024 (Forum)
  Our caravan weighs 1600kg unladen, so I was wondering what the best cars that do not cost and arm and a leg may be to tow it with.  I had a Mondeo previously that could tow 1800kg.  Wondering if I should go for same but estate this time (not many about), or try for something different
• Mercedes C Class Estate 2016 C250 - Tow bar 18 Dec 2020 (Forum)
  I'm wanting to fit a new tow bar to the above car. The bar will only be used occasionally so I'm interested in a retractable or detachable bar. 1. When not the bar is not in use, and detached or retracted, given that the C class is a luxury vehicle, which arrangement will look better
• Tow away gone wrong. 25 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  .t595.net/messageboard/thread/Cant-believe-what-I-saw-today/66976.aspx London tow away job gone wrong link made non-clickable in accordance with site policies. The OP should have posted a warning about the type of language used on the site
• Criteria for calculating towing capacity 23 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  Hi there, I've done a bit of Googling for this, but haven't got anywhere. I've always wondered how the towing capacity of a vehicle is calculated by the vehicle manufacturer. I believe that it is a function of gradability, and to a lesser extent, engine power, but are any other criteria specific
• Urgent Advice Required Towing Vehicle 3 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  Hi I wonder if I someone could give me some sensible advice? i recently made a mistake with a recent vehicle purchase - basically despite reviews , specs and research; upon towing my caravan for the first time, the engine struggled.  I now have to sell the vehicle and buy another
• Car to tow horsebox 26 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  I'm looking for a car to replace my diesel guzzling Nissan Terrano II. I'm looking for a 2 litre diesel capable of towing 1.5 - 2 tons. I was initially thinking of the Freelander TD4 but the write up on this site has put me off a bit due to poor reliability record. Any recommendations ?? Steve
• Ford Mondeo II (1996 - 2000) - (96-00) 2.0 petrol - Towing a Caravan 12 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Does anyone have any experience of towing a caravan with a Mk11 Mondeo 2.0 Petrol Hatchback? Is it man enough for the job and what was the fuel consumption like? Help and advice gratefully received! Pat
• mercedes vito. Good for towing? 5 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  I'm thinking of getting a 4 year old Vito to tow a 1300 kg caravan. Theres three diesel engines available as far as I can see; 108/ 110/ 112 (or the 115 on the new one) Given these engines are common rail and turbo, I'm assuming theres more than enough power for the job with the 110 and 112
• Audi A2 Roof Rack or Tow Bar 10 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  A friend of mine has an Audi A2 (May 2001) with the glass roof. He takes it camping & needs a roof rack or trailer. NOBODY seems to be able to sell either. Audi say they don't do a roof rack because its the glass roof version. Audi say they can't fit a tow bar because his A2 hasn't got air
• How not to tow 10 May 2004 (Forum)
  For those with broadband or a lot of patience as it's a 14MB download:- http://www.wiredvideo.com/clips/tonys-car.shtml
• 4x4 for towing ifor williams 505 4 May 2011 (Forum)
  hi, I need to purchase a 4x4 for towing an ifor williams 505 trailer. We usually carry just one pony but sometimes two. It also needs to be good in snow, muddy fields etc. I have a budget of roughly £10000.00. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
• Nissan - tow bar garage suggestion 8 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Can anyone please suggest a reliable place to get a tow bar fitted to a Nissan Note near Walthamstow in east London. Local Nissan dealer wants over £500 which seems crazy - anyone used a firm in the nearish vacinity - happy to travel for a good place. any ideas? Thanks