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Ford bmax 1.6 towing?
Posted by Woolster76 on 19/06/2022 |
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Last reply blueexpo97
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 Hi there again lol we are going to look at a ford b max 1 6 tdi anyone have recommendations for towing it shouldnt really be a problem as only have a light2 berth abbey chorus I've been told anyt....  ....more
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Towing Trailer to France Advice
Posted by Advent87 on 21/06/2022 |
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Last reply 664DaveS
on 28/6/2022 |
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Hi All, Hope you are all well, Our Family of 6 will be travelling to the Dordogne in France. This time we have purchased a trailer. This is my first time taking the trailer to France. It is single axl.... ....more
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Kia soul any good for touring ?
Posted by Woolster76 on 17/06/2022 |
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Last reply Rob and Tina
on 17/6/2022 |
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Hi there we have a 2 berth 13ft abbey chorus.Would a 1.6 diesel tdci kia soul be ok to pull a tourer just that people have recommended me VW and skoda because they have more pulling power ?.... ....more
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Dunfermline
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 13/04/2022 |
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Last reply Mrs. Bonce
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Is it ok for towing? Will need to get from Powmill onto M90, going south. DOH, had another look at the map, can get on the motorway at J5..... ....more
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Confident towing
Posted by deejayen on 08/03/2022 |
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Last reply Big Al
on 12/6/2022 |
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I just wondered how easy towing becomes when you're really good at it.
I used to tow a caravan years ago, and didn't have a clue about reversing when I started. I eventually.... ....more
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Nose Weight
Posted by cj camper on 29/05/2022 |
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Last reply Rob and Tina
on 29/5/2022 |
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I am so confused. I worked out the nose weight of the van we are going to get. But can not find anywhere on the car or in the car handbook what nose weight the car can take. I know the car can tow a u.... ....more
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Cable guide breakaway
Posted by Nigel Rickard on 26/05/2022 |
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Last reply billy
on 27/5/2022 |
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I keep seeing mention of cable guides under the A frame. My elderley Freedom Jetstream does not have one. Can they be bought and retro fitted?.... ....more
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Trailer wheels
Posted by Rulloyd on 23/05/2022 |
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Last reply Rulloyd
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Hi all. For many years I have owned a small box trailer. The hubs on the trailer take 3/4” wheel nuts (4:00 8” wheels). I now have another trailer which uses 11/16” nuts (and therefore narrower stu.... ....more
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insurance
Posted by shreik on 17/05/2022 |
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Last reply iank01
on 23/5/2022 |
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just been doing an on line insurance quote for my vw golf I use as a run around and fitted a tow bar.declaired it to insurance co, classed as a modification and declined to insure. WHAT ??????.... ....more
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Driving Licence renewal at 73.
Posted by navver on 17/05/2022 |
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Last reply Derbian
on 22/5/2022 |
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I renewed my licence when I was 70 and allowed the caravan towing category to lapse as I would have needed a medical.
Now that everyone can tow it is being added to their licences. I checke.... ....more
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Rapido Club Stabilizer
Posted by JonathanSnr on 20/05/2022 |
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Last reply JonathanSnr
on 20/5/2022 |
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Hi, thinking of switching over my current Stabilizer on the wee Rapido Club to the Alko 3004, should this be a straightforward switch over TIA ?https://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/getuserim.... ....more
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Audi A4 avant B8 2Lt Diesel for towing?
Posted by Charlie333 on 16/05/2022 |
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Last reply SamandRose
on 17/5/2022 |
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Hello, I am considering buying my first caravan and am a bit confused at the wieght my car can tow.
The Log book states verious figures as follows
Max permissable mass (exc.M/C ) 2145
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Tow car
Posted by MS ontour on 14/05/2022 |
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Last reply malkeiron
on 16/5/2022 |
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Hi all I have a mazda bongo campervan and wish to use it as a tow car for my caravan what are the rules as I will only use it as a towcar .... ....more
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Directional advice please Henley area.
Posted by Dumplings on 16/05/2022 |
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Last reply Dumplings
on 16/5/2022 |
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Hello I'm currently staying at the Swiss Farm site in Henley, unfortunately the Marlow Road A4155 is now closed and I need an alternative route to get back on the M40 to travel North... can you g.... ....more
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Lights problem when towing
Posted by Garry hillam on 02/05/2022 |
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Last reply DaveS1
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Anyone got any idea why all indicators and brake lights are permanently on when I connect the caravan to the car .... ....more
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Citroen C4 1.6
Posted by rob39 on 26/04/2022 |
12 Replies
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Last reply SamandRose
on 03/5/2022 |
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Anyone have any advice on towing a sub 1300kg caravan with a Citroën C4 Picasso 1.6 blue HDI flair EAT 6 2017 think it’s 120bhp.... ....more
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Dornoch to Bowertower
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 21/04/2022 |
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Last reply Mrs. Bonce
on 21/4/2022 |
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Hopefully this the last Scotland towing question. Morven View at Bowertower is off the B876. Is it best to stay on the A9, A836, B876, or get on the A99, through Wick, then B876?.... ....more
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Towing with a Honda Civic 1.8 petrol
Posted by Janiceiacob on 17/04/2022 |
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Last reply Flat at
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I’ve looked in the manual but I can’t find my answer? I have a Honda Civic 1.8 petrol 2008 we are new caravaners and interested in buying a 2 berth caravan and we don’t know the maximum towing weight .... ....more
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Ds4 1.6 diesel 113bhp 2013
Posted by wayne/marina on 19/04/2022 |
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Last reply Colin21
on 20/4/2022 |
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Hi have a ds4 as above and now all kids have flown the nest and I have had to give up work to look after my wife I would really like to get caravanning again ideally we would like a 2 birth nothing fa.... ....more
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13 pin tow socket hidden under car - any
Posted by Richylein on 03/04/2022 |
5 Replies
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Last reply Supatramp
on 20/4/2022 |
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Hi, I've just had a towbar and 13-pin socket fitted to my Honda civic, for towing our caravan.
The socket is tucked right under the car and very tight to the bottom of the car. As a re.... ....more
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