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Subject Topic: Towing capacity (Esterel folding camper)
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11/8/2012 at 8:43pm
 Location: Shrewsbury
 Outfit: Tent
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We currently own an Esterel folding camper (750kgs laden weight) and wish to purchase a replacement car to tow it safely and in comfort. The tow vehicle will be used on a daily basis for work runs etc. Obviously, economy and other running costs are a consideration. Can anyone out there recommend a suitable vehicle to fit the bill? Our budget allows for a 'decent' second hand vehicle. Any help gratefully received!


13/8/2012 at 12:10pm
 Location: Surrey
 Outfit: Esterel C39
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Hi

I can't necessarily recommend a vehicle but we usually tow our esterel with a 76 triumph.  However we are going away next week and will be towing it with our skoda octavia (diesel).  Economywise, I do about 250 miles a week and it costs me about £50 a week for fuel, but I do a lot of stop starting and shortish journeys. Tax is £120 a year I think.

The esterel is a light caravan so you should be able to tow with quite a few vehicles - just check the weights.  I do believe there is a website where you can check a cars weight limit so might be worth looking through some threads here as it has been mentioned.

Vanessa



13/8/2012 at 12:20pm
 Location: BRISTOL
 Outfit: Kampa Frinton 5. Litchfield Montana 6.
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hi
here is a site...
car/caravan match
tow car search
different sections of the same site :)

regards
don/maureen

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