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07/12/2016 at 7:01pm
Location: Redditch
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I've towed both regularly, and, currently, have a Pathfinder, which I wouldn't change for any other model.
Of course there is a difference, but I would argue there's a big difference between a 1 litre bottle of Coke and a 2 litre bottle of Coke, but I wouldn't struggle to carry either. In other words, I find the extra weight and size of the Pathfinder to be noticeable, but insignificant in the overall scheme of things, especially bearing in mind all the extra space and facilities it offers.
The other thing I love about the Pathfinder is that (for us, amd it won't apply to everyone) there is plenty of space in the main camper, for shorter breaks, without having to set up the awning.
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07/12/2016 at 7:28pm
Location: Redditch
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The other very important thing to bear in mind is when you passed your driving test. If you passed after 1 January 1997, then there is a restriction as to what you can tow. The combined weight of vehicle plus trailer cannot exceed 3,500kg. Transporters can vary significantly, but, just as an example, the VW Transporter 26 1.9TDI 84 SWB has a max gross weight of 2,600kg. The Pathfinder has a max gross weight of 1,000kg, giving a total combined weight of 3,600kg, 100kg over the legal limit, on a post 1997 licence. In contrast, the Countryman has a max gross weight of 750kg, so the combined limit will be legal. Towing with a VW Transporter, severely restricts what you can tow on a post 1997 licence, unless you take a towing test.
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09/12/2016 at 8:57am
Location: Weston-super-Mare
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Having towed caravans for years, last year I downsized to a Countryman. I tow it with a Vauxhall Astra, much smaller than your VW. Even so, the FC is a delight to tow. An with your VW, either folding camper is not going to cause you much bother, as long as you follow some simple guidelines.
1. Prior to towing, look up the advice on loading a caravan (and nose weights!), because the same applies to a folding camper. Getting the weight distributed right makes any tow easier and safer.
2. Before any long jaunts, book a couple of cheeky weekends to local campsites, one or two night stays. Getting to know how your gear works and having a routine for unpacking, packing and hitching your camper is time well spent, not to mention good fun. Encountering a problem is also much less stressful near to home.
3. Practice giving yourself braking distance and obeying the rules of the road. I've found towing actually makes me a better, more patient driver.
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