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Nissan Micra K11 2001
Posted by Darren Drew on 09/04/2025 |
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Last reply Darren Drew
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 Hi for uk only has anyone towed a 2001 micra, there seems to be a hoop only for towing.
I've been looking for towing solution with not a lot of luck.
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Towing with plug-in hybrid
Posted by TrigGLX on 23/10/2024 |
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Last reply TrigGLX
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We are looking to purchase a Plug -in Hybrid to tow with and our first electric - ish car.
So how does it all work when towing if only got say 30 - 50 mls of electric only capacity.
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B4032
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 07/03/2025 |
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Last reply Mrs. Bonce
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From Winslow to Leighton Buzzard.Thinking of it as an alternative to A421/A5, missing out all the roundabouts at Milton Keynes. Any thoughts please?.... ....more
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5th Wheel and Tow Car Insurance
Posted by Fuggs on 10/02/2025 |
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Last reply Fuggs
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Hi all
I've just received my renewal premium for my UK Fifth Wheel and Nissan Navara tow car insurance and nearly fell out my chair..
It's gone up from £408 (£300 THE YEAR BE.... ....more
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M180 to Bonby
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 27/01/2025 |
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Last reply Mrs. Bonce
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Anyone who knows that area of Lincolnshire, am I right in thinking that we get on the A15 from the motorway, then up to B1206, down to Elsham and up B1204 to Bonby? I assume that the minor road to Els.... ....more
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Hull to Glastonbury
Posted by TraceyD on 17/01/2025 |
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Last reply TraceyD
on 24/1/2025 |
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We are paying our first visit to Old Oaks end of May (week after BH) and I'm looking for somewhere to stop on the way. Looking at probably around a 6 hour journey so wondering which services are .... ....more
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Best stops...
Posted by TraceyD on 11/12/2024 |
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Last reply dk168
on 22/1/2025 |
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Between Hull and Okd Oaks, Glastonbury please.
Our first long distance in the Gobur next year so will be looking for services with good parking for caravans. Can anyone suggest anywhere ple.... ....more
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Can you tow using an automatic
Posted by SimSel on 20/11/2024 |
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Last reply Colin21
on 14/1/2025 |
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Hi, probably a really dumb question but we were thinking of changing our car from a manual to an automatic, however a couple of people have suggested that towing with an automatic will ruin the gearbo.... ....more
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Tow bar electrics.
Posted by Carrievan69 on 24/07/2024 |
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Last reply Jessdee
on 14/1/2025 |
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We have just bought a caravan and it has a 13 pin electrics, our car didn't have tow electrics so we had the bar and 13 pin electrics fitted. When we got to the car and hooked up, the control pan.... ....more
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Landrover
Posted by rtayl112 on 19/08/2024 |
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Last reply Paul and Nikki
on 11/1/2025 |
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On Saturday 13th April 2024, my wife and I were travelling back from our daughters house in Stoke after seeing our grandchildren in our 2016 L/R Disco 4.... ....more
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Ford Kuga hybrid
Posted by nora on 14/12/2024 |
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Last reply birdman101
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2.5 EcoBoost Duratec 14.4kWh ST-Line First Edition CVT Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
Does any one understand the towing ability of this type of car ?
C&MC said no
It’s petrol and electric plug in p.... ....more
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CAR 12V BATTERY CHARGING⚡TOWBAR SOCKET
Posted by CanvasMonkey on 04/12/2024 |
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Last reply navver
on 06/12/2024 |
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Season's Greetings folks,
Please can anyone advise on recharging a 12v car battery through the towing electrical socket using a 13 pin plug towing tow bar socket + CTEK comfort connec.... ....more
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Witney to Almondsbury
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 28/11/2024 |
2 Replies
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Last reply Mrs. Bonce
on 06/12/2024 |
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As usual there are 3 different ways to go. Does anyone know which would be the best for towing? One takes us to the M5 which I hadn't considered. Only going that way as there seems to be no decen.... ....more
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What alternator for my volvo s40 1.8 2005
Posted by parkranger on 14/11/2024 |
6 Replies
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Last reply daveyjp
on 17/11/2024 |
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Hi there. My alternator just died in my volvo s40 everything went including the power steering which I thought was pump fed with fluid. But found out it's electric 😳 I am trying to source.... ....more
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Commercials on caravan sites
Posted by boutland on 01/11/2024 |
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Last reply iank01
on 05/11/2024 |
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Has any one notice the number of commercial vehicles used to tow there caravans, guess it's down to the size and weight.
Few year ago they where frowned at but now widely accepted.
My.... ....more
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Citroen Belingo Bluehdi 100 ETG6 Auto
Posted by janblem on 17/10/2024 |
3 Replies
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Last reply janblem
on 28/10/2024 |
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Hi, At the moment I drive the above car as a micro campervan and have really enjoyed it. It did take me a while to get used to the occasional jumpiness when pulling away, never resorted to driving it .... ....more
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Kia sportage gt line hybrid automatic
Posted by samandian on 29/09/2024 |
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Last reply Paul and Nikki
on 18/10/2024 |
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Is anyone towing with one of these? At the moment I have the 1.6 diesel sportage and wondering the petrol hybrid will tow as much?.... ....more
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Kidderminster
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 04/10/2024 |
8 Replies
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Last reply Mrs. Bonce
on 04/10/2024 |
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We are at Much Wenlock and want to get to Horley near Banbury. The quickest way is via Kidderminster. Does anyone know this route and know about towing around Kidderminster?.... ....more
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Trailer Ferry Costs
Posted by mjnewton on 30/08/2024 |
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Last reply Fiona W
on 31/8/2024 |
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I seem to recall last time we considered camping abroad (France) that ferry costs increased quite significantly if we were to take our trailer. Is this universally true? I suppose we are in effect tak.... ....more
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DONT blindly trust Sat Navs!
Posted by Monty15 on 11/07/2024 |
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Last reply Fiona W
on 31/8/2024 |
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Think I've found the perfect camp site to 'break' all sat navs/route planners! Setting caravan as the vehicle and even entering dimensions didn't prevent them from being total.... ....more
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