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Forum to discuss towcars, towing routes, and queries and advice on all aspects of towing, including towing weights etc
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Hot Topic (no new replies) Towbar fitting
Posted by Cathpearson on 06/05/2024
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Last reply Cathpearson
on 08/5/2024
 Mobile Towbar fitter who will do it on your drive, any recommendations please....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Worcestershire to Poole
Posted by Lyndsey Ing on 06/05/2024
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Last reply iank01
on 07/5/2024
 Which would be the best way to go to get to Poole from Worcestershire? Looked on google maps but don’t know which is the best way to go when towing....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Ely to Bourne
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 05/05/2024
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Last reply Mrs. Bonce
on 05/5/2024
 Can anyone tell me why the AA route planner for caravans wants to take us along the A605 and not A47?....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Towing & Cruise Control
Posted by Grayhair on 10/02/2024
43 Replies
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Last reply Colin21
on 19/4/2024
 Does anybody use cruise control when they're towing? What are the pro's and con's?....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Route buxton
Posted by Allpaws on 17/04/2024
11 Replies
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Last reply nora
on 18/4/2024
 Morning all ,after enduring towing on the a54 Congleton to Buxton many times ,we are going this weekend and my nerves just can't take it anymore 🤣 what's an alternative? Is the A53 better....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) What are you towing with diesel petrol
Posted by nora on 13/04/2024
15 Replies
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Last reply JuanHuNose
on 17/4/2024
 I am looking for a used car .i have been towing with an automatic diesel car . I was looking for something newer but similar. My son says not to buy diesel because they are going to be banned so....   ....more
Open Topic (no new replies) Detachable tow bars
Posted by SHANTY SINGER on 14/02/2024
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Last reply shreik
on 15/4/2024
 Hi all, I've bought a car with a detachable tow ball. Is it worth taking the bar off when not towing. All advice received with thanks. ....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Trailer hitch advice
Posted by Stubb-z on 06/04/2024
12 Replies
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Last reply ratcatcher
on 08/4/2024
 Hi - not really camping related but thought I would ask the collective mind anyway. I have just converted a long narrow jetski trailer to carry motorbikes and find that the tow hitch is too low ....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Nissan juke towing
Posted by Joannecamping on 03/04/2024
12 Replies
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Last reply Pixie_Hez
on 05/4/2024
 Hi there first time buying a caravan here! I have a Nissan juke 2011. Says can tow upto 1250kg I want to buy a Fixed Bed 4 Berth Bailey Pageant Bordeaux 2005. I looked up the specs....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Which car to use to tow caravan?
Posted by SH87 on 21/03/2024
20 Replies
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Last reply Colin21
on 02/4/2024
 Hi, Just joined as we’re looking at upgrading from a tent to a caravan. Neither of our cars have a towbar and I’m just wondering which one to fit the towbar to. My wife has a Nissan Q....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) towing service
Posted by susiejane on 20/03/2024
1 Replies
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Last reply blueexpo97
on 20/3/2024
 Hi, Does anyone know of a towing service near Bristol? To tow caravan to site then return it later. Thanks....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) route North from West Wales
Posted by G#Winger on 20/01/2024
15 Replies
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Last reply EuroTrash
on 14/3/2024
 hi , all i'm planning a trip from Yorkshire to Furnace near Machynlleth, in west Wales up north to Anglesey , Yorkshire to Furnace ,i've done before mostly, so i should be ok with that....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Made me laugh
Posted by clbewi on 08/03/2024
7 Replies
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Last reply 664DaveS
on 09/3/2024
 https://apple.news/AYg0IeM3hT1Wag9F31N0ZMg....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) ECU Remap - Good or Bad?
Posted by Grayhair on 19/02/2024
20 Replies
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Last reply Lukeledge
on 02/3/2024
 My 1.6 dci 4wd delivers 129 bhp and torque of 320 Nm. Although it is capable of pulling our Highlander if I hit a hill, not literally more metaphorically, I do have to drop a gear or two depending on ....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Towing V40 cross country.
Posted by hicky70 on 01/03/2024
0 Replies
316 Views
Last reply hicky70
on 01/3/2024
 Hi, my inlaws have just bought a V40 cross country 1.6D, it has a book tow weight of 1340kg(Fil) quoted this. I know nothing about towing caravans....could someone either direct me to some info o....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Knott Drawbar on Eriba 540
Posted by Buylogs on 29/02/2024
0 Replies
470 Views
Last reply Buylogs
on 29/2/2024
 Does anyone have this combination and do you know if it’s possible to lock the caravan to the tow hitch when travelling ( if vehicle needs to be left in a services parking area for an example ) tia....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Emovis Tag and Kuga windscreen
Posted by Geoff48 on 20/02/2024
8 Replies
1,030 Views
Last reply Geoff48
on 21/2/2024
 Just picked up the new car Kuga 2.5 FHEV Line edition and there is no available mottled or shaded area behind the interior mirror. Emovis advice is to contact the manufacturer to ascertain if the wind....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Grandfather rights
Posted by gray871 on 10/02/2024
14 Replies
2,087 Views
Last reply Mrs. Bonce
on 11/2/2024
 Hi all, Will my grandfather rights automatically carry over when I have to renew my license at 70, I understand I have to renew every 3 years but wondering if I have to inform DVLA that I w....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Ssangyong Rexton
Posted by bofs on 08/02/2024
11 Replies
1,793 Views
Last reply Flat at
on 11/2/2024
 Does anyone tow with a recent (up to 2 years old) one of these? If so, would you recommend? What is realistic mpg towing and non-towing? Any negatives? We are considering getting a new or nearly ....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Fiat 500 Towing
Posted by mushsgirl on 07/02/2024
2 Replies
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Last reply Graham T
on 07/2/2024
 Good morning campers, looking for some advice before I change my car. We've always camped with tents but I want to buy a trailer tent for this summer. Will my Fiat 500 1.2 petrol pull a trailer t....   ....more

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