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Trailer hitch advice Posted by Stubb-z on 06/04/2024 |
12 Replies 1,643 Views
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Last reply ratcatcher on 08/4/2024  |
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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
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Nissan juke towing Posted by Joannecamping on 03/04/2024 |
12 Replies 4,930 Views
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Last reply Pixie_Hez on 05/4/2024  |
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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
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Which car to use to tow caravan? Posted by SH87 on 21/03/2024 |
20 Replies 3,148 Views
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Last reply Colin21 on 02/4/2024  |
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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
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towing service Posted by susiejane on 20/03/2024 |
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Last reply blueexpo97 on 20/3/2024  |
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Hi,
Does anyone know of a towing service near Bristol?
To tow caravan to site then return it later.
Thanks.... ....more
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route North from West Wales Posted by G#Winger on 20/01/2024 |
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Last reply EuroTrash on 14/3/2024  |
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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
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Made me laugh Posted by clbewi on 08/03/2024 |
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Last reply 664DaveS on 09/3/2024  |
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https://apple.news/AYg0IeM3hT1Wag9F31N0ZMg.... ....more
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ECU Remap - Good or Bad? Posted by Grayhair on 19/02/2024 |
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Last reply Lukeledge on 02/3/2024  |
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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
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Towing V40 cross country. Posted by hicky70 on 01/03/2024 |
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Last reply hicky70 on 01/3/2024  |
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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
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Knott Drawbar on Eriba 540 Posted by Buylogs on 29/02/2024 |
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Last reply Buylogs on 29/2/2024  |
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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
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Emovis Tag and Kuga windscreen Posted by Geoff48 on 20/02/2024 |
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Last reply Geoff48 on 21/2/2024  |
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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
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Grandfather rights Posted by gray871 on 10/02/2024 |
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Last reply Mrs. Bonce on 11/2/2024  |
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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
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Ssangyong Rexton Posted by bofs on 08/02/2024 |
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Last reply Flat at on 11/2/2024  |
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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
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Fiat 500 Towing Posted by mushsgirl on 07/02/2024 |
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Last reply Graham T on 07/2/2024  |
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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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Towing with smaller car Posted by Kb1984 on 04/02/2024 |
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Last reply birdman101 on 06/2/2024  |
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After some advice, im looking to get back in to touring after about 10 years of not having a caravan, i currently have a vauxhall astra 1.4 petrol sri 148bhp automatic (2017) ive looked up and seen s.... ....more
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Towing a Caravan Posted by Darren R on 14/07/2023 |
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Last reply Colin21 on 29/1/2024  |
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Hi All
Apologies in advance as I guess its been talked about a million times. So I have entered into the exciting world of caravanning . The first thing I thought of doing was , to upgrade my c.... ....more
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Brink Towbar Stuck Posted by katycymru on 14/05/2018 |
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Last reply blueexpo97 on 27/1/2024  |
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Hi there.
I've managed to get my Brink detachable towbar stuck in. It's securely in, which is good considering we are using the TT this weekend. But release mechanism won't .... ....more
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Petrol towcar recommendation Posted by Mart321 on 14/01/2024 |
7 Replies 1,068 Views
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Last reply daveyjp on 19/1/2024  |
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Hi all. I'm in the market for a new towcar. My budget is around £16k and Im looking for an SUV. Diesel is not an option now because it's going to be doing constant short journeys. I'm t.... ....more
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towcars Posted by Trekkar on 19/12/2023 |
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Last reply navver on 09/1/2024  |
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anyone tow caravan with a ford transit connect 1.8 ? .... ....more
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tow bar fitters fife Posted by shreik on 08/01/2024 |
1 Replies 610 Views
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Last reply blueexpo97 on 08/1/2024  |
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hi can anyone recommend a tow bar fitter in fife.... ....more
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Volvo s40 sport 2005 1.8. Clunking. Posted by parkranger on 21/11/2023 |
6 Replies 1,188 Views
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Last reply daveyjp on 26/11/2023  |
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Hello again. I have had this clunking noise from front of my volvo for past 6 months driving me crazy. I have replaced front shocks. Front wishbones both sides. Front and rear drop links. But still cl.... ....more
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