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Bailey Ranger 550/6 & BMW 3SERIES
Posted by Rich73 on 12/02/2022 |
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Last reply jaiash
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 Hi all
Does anyone on this group tow a Bailey Ranger 550/6 with a BMW 325d estate? 2013 - 2016
It looks a decent match on Towsure's website calculator.
I'm l....  ....more
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STRENSHAM SERVICES
Posted by cliffbrown on 12/02/2022 |
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Last reply SamandRose
on 14/2/2022 |
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Hi all going to North Cornwall later in the year and about to plan stops, can anyone recommend Strensham Services as a good place to stop towing a caravan and needing somewhere to walk our dogs, thank.... ....more
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Towing with a vw t5
Posted by cookiekid on 07/02/2022 |
6 Replies
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Last reply Colin21
on 07/2/2022 |
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Hello, could someone please help. My friend is looking at buying an Adria Andora Seine 612dl
MTPLM is 1600kg. Is her VW T5 1896cc diesel adequate to pull this size van. Thank you.... ....more
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1.5 Ford Focus Estate Auto
Posted by rubyjewelsday on 29/01/2022 |
10 Replies
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Last reply marg6
on 30/1/2022 |
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Hi looking at a ford focus 1.5 diesel auto to tow our small avondale dart its under 1000kg any reviews or advice much appreciated x.... ....more
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Ssangyong Rexton Loading...
Posted by Photo4x4 on 22/01/2022 |
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Last reply AndyDW
on 24/1/2022 |
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Hello
When we were thinking about swapping from our Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian to the Rexton, as caravanners I was interested in just how much gear I could pack into the Rexton. I thought th.... ....more
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Ssangyong Rexton as a Tow Car
Posted by Photo4x4 on 20/01/2022 |
3 Replies
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Last reply Photo4x4
on 22/1/2022 |
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Ssangyong Rexton EX – towing a caravan - review.
We previously had a Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian which we used to tow our caravan, but it was 10 years old and as we do a lot of towing, our last big.... ....more
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Hybrid Help Please
Posted by Dave11 on 19/01/2022 |
15 Replies
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Last reply SamandRose
on 21/1/2022 |
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I am currently looking at changing my Range Rover Sport (3.0 Diesel) which will be 4 years old later this year, for a new towcar for my Swift Elegance 645 T/A.
I see that the Porsche .... ....more
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Skoda Octavia 2.0tdi 115ps
Posted by Shay01 on 13/01/2022 |
7 Replies
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Last reply Shay01
on 15/1/2022 |
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Hi
Just wondering if anyone tows with this car and what they think of it. I pull a Bailey Orion 430-4 and on paper it's well up to it. I'd love to hear your opinions.
Shay. .... ....more
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crv towing
Posted by romperstomper on 16/11/2021 |
19 Replies
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Last reply Colin21
on 13/1/2022 |
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hi i have a 2009 crv 2.2 diesel will it tow my rapidido folding caravan with no problem,s trailer weight 750 kg,s.... ....more
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Towing caravan with VW Transporter
Posted by Median on 04/09/2021 |
10 Replies
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Last reply shreik
on 06/1/2022 |
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Hi all,
thinking about getting a VW Transporter as a daily vehicle, not a camper conversion, however five seats and a massive boot to take the increasing amount of gear that my family appea.... ....more
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a Van as a tow car - any good?
Posted by Nosaj on 07/10/2013 |
21 Replies
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Last reply Colin21
on 03/1/2022 |
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We are thinking of investing in a caravan. It probably won't happen until next year now as we are just in the process of swapping our car over to a van. This may sound like a daft thin.... ....more
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insignia
Posted by jeepster1961 on 22/12/2021 |
13 Replies
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Last reply TrigGLX
on 03/1/2022 |
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hi all, does anyone tow wth a insignia country estate,
currently got a 2.0 passat but its a bit light for the van meaning we only take the basic basics, passat is 1600 but the van max weig.... ....more
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Jeep Grand Cherokee
Posted by JAM60 on 22/12/2021 |
4 Replies
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Last reply jeepster1961
on 30/12/2021 |
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Hi Everyone, Thinking about changing my X3 and wondered if anyone is using a Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD for towing and what is your opinion on them? TIA.... ....more
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xc 90 or x5
Posted by jeepster1961 on 22/12/2021 |
2 Replies
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Last reply daveyjp
on 22/12/2021 |
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hi guys, anyone tow with a xc90 diesel auto or an x5 auto diesel , nothing newer than a 2012 with around 130k on the clock. getting rid of my passat and looking for a reliable towcar, i dont do may mi.... ....more
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Tow car recommendations please
Posted by Paul1507 on 03/11/2021 |
13 Replies
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Last reply jeepster1961
on 22/12/2021 |
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Hi, I'm relitvely new to towing, I am currently towing with a 2.1 diesel c class Merc and it's horrendous! Im looking to buy a new tow car for £25-30 grand. What does everyone recommend and.... ....more
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No more B+E test
Posted by Dave+Maria on 10/09/2021 |
60 Replies
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Last reply Triaxle
on 16/12/2021 |
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Result. finally confirmed today its being scrapped once approved by Parliament
a href=https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-rules-for-towing-a-trailer-or-caravan-with-a-car-from-autumn-2021#wh.... ....more
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Kia Sportage 1.6 Diesel 134hp Auto
Posted by Jason Neville on 30/09/2021 |
5 Replies
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Last reply jjgderbyshire
on 15/12/2021 |
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Hi I have a 2.0l 185hp Kia Sportage on lease and I’ve got to send it back. This car has towed wonderfully well. However if I look at a new car Kia Sportage don’t do the 2l version anymore but replaced.... ....more
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Navara Outlaw
Posted by AndyDW on 14/12/2021 |
2 Replies
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Last reply AndyDW
on 14/12/2021 |
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Hi all.
Anyone on the site towing a large van with the 3.0 ltr Nissan Navara Outlaw?
If you have I would really appreciate your input on the vehicle and it's capabilities pl.... ....more
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Electrics 7pin to 13pin upgrade
Posted by Bule1959 on 12/12/2021 |
6 Replies
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Last reply Colin21
on 13/12/2021 |
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Hi all what is the average price of getting a upgrade from 7pin to 13pin on my Citroen Picasso c3 61 plate in Kent
Thank You .... ....more
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nighttime
Posted by romperstomper on 07/12/2021 |
8 Replies
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Last reply martin734
on 09/12/2021 |
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hi any one traveled up to the highlands through the night going up for 4/ 5 weeks in april /may, and thought it will be nice and quite on the roads leaving brid at about 10 o clock having a break ever.... ....more
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