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Alko stabilising hitch / anti snake bar
Posted by Lindylou1966 on 11/10/2022 |
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Last reply 664DaveS
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 A friend of mine has offered to tow my caravan from Somerset to Essex, so quite a long journey we both want to ensure she's legal and safe to do so.
She says we need an anti snake straight b....  ....more
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Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6
Posted by rob39 on 12/10/2022 |
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Last reply navver
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Hi does anyone tow with know how a Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6 120bhp auto diesel tows like, it has a max towing of 1600,.... ....more
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Volvo v70
Posted by SHANTY SINGER on 08/08/2022 |
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Last reply hicky70
on 11/10/2022 |
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Hi all. Has anyone used a Volvo v70 auto for towing. I tow with a Honda accord tourer at present but considering getting a V70 auto. Thanks in advance for any info. Mick. .... ....more
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Tow advice.
Posted by lilyjoy on 05/10/2022 |
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Last reply bessie500
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We have a Skoda superb 2ltr tdi 170 dsg.
We are looking at a Compass Ralley 650 with a MPTLM 1900.
I've done a caravan match and it's saying we are 39 kg over weight. But if we p.... ....more
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route to Scarborough C&CC
Posted by cliffbrown on 05/09/2022 |
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Last reply marg6
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hi all we are of to Scarborough next weekend and was wondering what the best route was we are coming from Chesterfield and was thinking of M1, M18, M62, A616 after Driffield there is a road, B1249 wh.... ....more
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New tourer need help
Posted by Woolster76 on 14/06/2022 |
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Last reply Supatramp
on 25/9/2022 |
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Afternoon we have just bought an abbey chorus 2 berth .We are in great need of upgrading on a new car as we only have a fiat punto which obviousley struggled to tour on way back home after purchasing .... ....more
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Towing capacity
Posted by Calamity2672 on 13/09/2022 |
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Last reply Triaxle
on 24/9/2022 |
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Hi , we have 1990 cotswold celeste 2 birth caravan and are going away for the first time and just want to be 100% sure that our vauxhall vectra estate 1.9 cdti will tow her.
Thankyou.... ....more
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Noise.
Posted by donald stevenson on 18/09/2022 |
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Last reply malkeiron
on 23/9/2022 |
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Hi all,
I have a 67 kuga 2.0l and when towing my swift challenger i get an awful whiring noise from somewhere. Cant pinpoint where. It sounds like the noise you hear when blowing into a bottle. O.... ....more
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Max Caravan Towing Weight
Posted by tony007 on 19/09/2022 |
4 Replies
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Last reply tony007
on 19/9/2022 |
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This is what is on my vehicle the V5 says mass in service 1373 little confused it has been a long time.b.... ....more
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towing electrics
Posted by MAL11 on 01/08/2022 |
14 Replies
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Last reply Paul and Nikki
on 14/9/2022 |
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Hi all,
I'm thinking about changing my trailer tent for a small lightweight 2 berth caravan but I only have 7 pin electrics.
Do I need to fully upgrade to 13 pin socket or is th.... ....more
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Ford ranger electrics
Posted by Triaxle on 26/06/2021 |
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Last reply Paul and Nikki
on 14/9/2022 |
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Just bought a 69 Ranger with 13 pin socket. I’ve read on here about the fridge and battery charge electrics not working and that an extra loom is needed.
So I’ve been to the Ford dealer an.... ....more
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Cost of running electric tow car
Posted by debcon on 10/09/2022 |
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Last reply saxo1
on 13/9/2022 |
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Just wondered how does electric cars now compare with other fuels now the cost of electric has shot up .... ....more
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Tow service
Posted by Ianto1963 on 30/08/2022 |
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Last reply blueexpo97
on 06/9/2022 |
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Hi.
For a variety of reasons (Mainly my disability) we keep our caravan on one site. But we are thinking of having a few weeks away next summer.
Since putting the 'van on .... ....more
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1500 Kerb Weight Car
Posted by Castle Rocks on 01/08/2022 |
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Last reply SamandRose
on 05/9/2022 |
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I have a Volvo with 1500 kerb weight and I don't want to get rid of it but if all goes well with the two-berth trial caravan, I want to upgrade to a 4 berth.
Is there an easy way to .... ....more
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Long tow with an EV
Posted by tdrees on 23/07/2022 |
45 Replies
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Last reply Colin21
on 12/8/2022 |
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Great journey yesterday from South Northamptonshire to the Lake District, towing our 1550kg Unicorn Vigo, with our Polestar 2 LRDM. It’s our 7th or 8th holiday towing with the Polestar so are gettin.... ....more
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Towing mirrors for a Skoda Kodiak
Posted by Altom on 10/05/2022 |
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Last reply Altom
on 07/8/2022 |
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Can anyone advise what towing mirrors would best fit a Skoda Kodiak?.... ....more
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BMW X5 Towbar
Posted by MarceloBIelsa on 04/08/2022 |
1 Replies
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Last reply blueexpo97
on 05/8/2022 |
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Hello I am after some assistance please, I have recently swapped my BMW X3 for an X5 which came with a witter detachable towbar, I was hoping to get away next week but unfortunately I cannot get the t.... ....more
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skoda kodiak
Posted by shreik on 30/07/2022 |
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Last reply Monty15
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hi, does anyone tow at 1800 kgs with a kodiak,.... ....more
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Towing with an EV - trip report
Posted by tdrees on 09/12/2021 |
38 Replies
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Last reply neil and lena
on 04/8/2022 |
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My first post here having been a member for ages! Thought some might find it of interest. I have towed about 1600 miles this year all.... ....more
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Towing
Posted by Eddie lola on 01/08/2022 |
3 Replies
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Last reply Eddie lola
on 02/8/2022 |
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Hi guys new on here
I drive a Mercedes’ c class 220 AMG line estate thinking of upgrading my caravan to a twin axle
Was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of a twin axle.... ....more
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