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Topic: Rover 214si

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briant1968

07/8/2007 at 1:09pm
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I have just acquired an Elddis Crusader Emperor 1983 from a kind member on freecycle needs some work doing, which I dont mind but I only have a Rover 214si with a 1.4L engine will I be able to tow the caravan with my car. What size engine will it need if not?

araggedtiger

07/8/2007 at 3:27pm
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you need to find out the weight of your van first.

you might be a bit underpowered but i know of people that tow with a 1.4.

the weight of van and car is just as important as your engine.

gemma1675

07/8/2007 at 3:37pm
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This is a really useful site:

http://www.whattowcar.com/basic_index.php

Put your car and caravan details in and it will advise if it is a good match or not.

araggedtiger

07/8/2007 at 3:46pm
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Right i've done a bit of research for you.

Emperor
	Berths	4
	Shipping Length	22" 5'
	Ex Works Weight	1000 kgs
	Payload	195 kgs

kerbweight of car 3 door 214si 995kg 85%rule 845kg

kerbweight of car 5 door 214si 1010kg 85% rule 858kg

your car is too light to pull the van!!

hamster07

07/8/2007 at 8:45pm
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i had a 416 si and tryed to tow my mardon supreme which is about 1000kg ish and it was totally useless!!!!!! .

briant1968

07/8/2007 at 10:15pm
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Thank you for all your help I will just have to fix it the best I can and see if I can get a bigger engined car on freecycle

I dont know what RFLMAO stands for tho!

briant1968

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Thank you for all your help I will just have to fix it the best I can and see if I can get a bigger engined car on freecycle

I dont know what RFLMAO stands for tho!

ALKODUDE

07/8/2007 at 10:34pm
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briant.. i have a 216sli and an eccles topaz.. it pulls it no problems try these links they will help massivley.. as i was more or less told same probs with you.. you engine has more tork but mine is ithe honda....Towing Tips NTTA - Trailer Law - Trailer Maximum Weights

araggedtiger

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Concentrate on the weight match of your car as well as the engine.

Alkodude are you sure your car is a match for your van. You seem to be overweight by quite a lot.

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