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john134

05/9/2011 at 8:10pm
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i am selling my tents, and am thinking of buying a caravan, but what caravan could i tow with my mitsubishi colt 1.5 d-id with kerb weight of 1090, i dont really want to part with it as it is a superb car, i would be wanting a 4 berth if possible... help me please. john

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What age is the car?

The towing capacity of the new one is 1000kg so look for a van with MTPLM of 1000kg.

This is less than the kerbweight but the maximum that the car can tow.

Most modern 4 berths are more than this so looking older.

Look on some of the dealer websites local to you but make sure you use the MPTLM weight and not the MIRO weight which are sometimes quoted.

MPTLM = MIRO + payload.

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thanks brian, the age of car is 2008, i would be looking for something not too new just to make sure i would like towing. thanks again

john

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http://www.preloved.co.uk/fuseaction-adverts.listadverts/sec-Health%20and%20Leisure/cat-Caravans%20and%20Camping/subcat-Touring%20Caravans/keyword-lightweight/643797b4.html

Here is a few to think about. Google - Lightweight 4 berth carans fo more results.

Ask your local Dealer what makes/models would be suitable.

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Are you sure you want to be putting your Itsy Bitsy Little Colt Under the strain of towing a metric Tonne behind it

Mitsubishi do make some more appropiate towing machines

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