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Subject Topic: outfit advice please
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Personsuzietomtom
27/7/2014 at 10:36pm
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Hi could you kind people give me some advice for the following match please. 56 kia magentis lS 2.0 and 2005 lunar Ultima DS. We haven't purchased either yet but have spent the last few hours trying to get our heads round the weights and getting no where.Thanks


Personbillyboggins
27/7/2014 at 11:00pm
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roughly speaking the caravan should be no more that 85% of the cars kerbweight..there are sites that you can google that will give you a guide to what matches are best

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27/7/2014 at 11:39pm
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have a look here.....http://www.whattowcar.com/

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Personsuzietomtom
28/7/2014 at 6:45am
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I've had a look at what tow car before I posted as I've had seen it recommended previously but couldn't find that lunar listed. Thanks


PersonSkoda Bob
28/7/2014 at 7:24am
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I would try to find a diesel car about that size, and I know im going to get shot down, but the mark one skoda superb 1.9 tdi with 130 BHP will tow that van and return 35 plus when towing, other makes are available
Should you decide on a mark one, up to 2008 skoda don't get the 2ltr diesel 140 bhp version due to oil problems


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PersonIainM
28/7/2014 at 8:28am
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Quote: Originally posted by suzietomtom on 28/7/2014
I've had a look at what tow car before I posted as I've had seen it recommended previously but couldn't find that lunar listed. Thanks


Try looking for a Lunar Lexon DS .... the Ultima was probably based on this model. Ultima is definately a dealer special.



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28/7/2014 at 5:08pm
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Hi folks, I think I was probably so tired last night I couldn't see the wood for the trees. I've come in from work and immediately found this information;

Length = 4735 mm
Width = 1805 mm
Height = 1480 mm
Wheelbase = 2720 mm
Kerb Weight = 1468 Kg
Gross Weight = 1960 Kg
Towing Limit = 1700 Kg
Boot Capacity Min = 420 ltr
Splitfold = Std

therefore I just need to match that with the caravan information, thank you IanM, and it should give me a solution.


PersonGrampian91
28/7/2014 at 5:24pm
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It appears the Lunar is 1450kg laden.

Is your car the diesel or petrol?   If its a petrol then the caravan may weigh more than your car. Not recommended.


If its a diesel then the car has the edge very slighty. Your towing around 99%


Personsuzietomtom
28/7/2014 at 10:21pm
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Thank you but the bloomin caravan was sold last night! Back to the drawing board


PersonSkoda Bob
29/7/2014 at 7:18pm
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http://www.whatcar.com/car-reviews/used/kia/magentis-saloon/summary/25142-2

Don't touch the diesel version


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Personaudicab26
29/7/2014 at 9:48pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Skoda Bob on 29/7/2014
http://www.whatcar.com/car-reviews/used/kia/magentis-saloon/summary/25142-2

Don't touch the diesel version


I think they already own the car Bob?



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