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Personbeerok
28/8/2011 at 12:17pm
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Hi all,

Just wondered if I could use your experience and knowhow please.

I have a Skoda Superb 2.0 170 bhp DSG and wondered what the towing match would be with a 1999 Swift Challenger 500 SE fixed bed?

Can you please help as I'm struggling working it out?

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Personcamping100
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Looking at what tow car site based on 2006 version of the caravan mentioned above it is 90% of the cars weight


Personbeerok
28/8/2011 at 6:21pm
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Thanks for the reply.... I'm working it out at 70%

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PersonSkoda Bob
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Skoda Superb 2.0 170 bhp DSG, max tow 1800kg

Gross Weight 2135kg

Towing Limit 1800kg

 

1999 Swift Challenger 500 SE fixed bed MiRO: 1234kg.

Well within its capabilities


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I'm confused on what tow car site it states the kerb weight if the car mentioned to be 1560 kg.

The mtlp of the caravan to be circa 1400kg


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PersonSkoda Bob
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http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/newreviews/233438/specs/skoda_superb.html?spec=7647538


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Quote: Originally posted by helpmybob on 29/8/2011http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/newreviews/233438/specs/skoda_superb.html?spec=7647538
Seems the 1500kg is the kerbweight and 2135kg is the total weight see here, then select the appropriate model
http://www.skoda.co.uk/gbr/newcars/superb/performance/Pages/default.aspx

When working out a towing match what figure should be used I was under the impresion the lower figure should b e used to ensure the car could take passengers etc.


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http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/specs/Detail.aspx?deriv=40672

http://www.skoda.co.uk/gbr/newcars/superb/performance/Pages/default.aspx

If you select the right car from the drop down you will see the max breaked tow is 1800


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Quote: Originally posted by helpmybob on 29/8/2011

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/specs/Detail.aspx?deriv=40672

http://www.skoda.co.uk/gbr/newcars/superb/performance/Pages/default.aspx

If you select the right car from the drop down you will see the max breaked tow is 1800



So what figure do you work th 85% recommendation the caravan club recommmend towing at the higher or the lower figure?

Thanks.


PersonLucy + Ben
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It is 85% of the kerb weight not the gross weight, so if your kerb weight is 1560kg and your vans TPLM is 1400 you will be towing at 89.7% which is legal but above the recommended, hope this helps

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