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Topic: 1.4 petrol for towing a small TT?

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2011finley

25/4/2017 at 5:37pm
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Outfit: 2012 Sunncamp Holiday 240s

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Ok so I am a young driver and my first car is a 2008 1.4 seat Ibiza. Would this be ok for towing our trailer tent (500kg) I know diesel is better but cost is an issue here. I am looking to get a 2.0 diesel mondeo but that's a saving in progress. I would like to however; carry on camping and get a tow bar for my Ibiza. Any good for local trips ?

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It would tow a 500kg trailer as far as you like. No more than that if unbraked trailer because unbraked tow weight is 530kg. If you get a braked trailer tent then you can go a bit more than that but not too much for a reasonable tow performance.

2011finley

25/4/2017 at 6:58pm
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Awesome, I was worried about performance I shall go get a tow bar quote Tommorow! Then off in the tent. Thanks for your help

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