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Quote: Originally posted by Kevingr on 21/7/2015

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Would it be better if I gave you the whole CRIS number?

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Firstly would echo the advice of others a service should be first on list

We tow an Elddis 1320 MTPLM caravan with the 130PS Insignia Estate and I do notice it on the back. If I let the revs dip too far it can feel breathless and I can sort of understand the feeling of it being heavy however keep it in the power band (which for my car seems to be around 1700-1800rpm+) and it does pull cleanly and I dont have to power down hills.

I do find that on single lanes I am in 4th a lot and dual carriage way I doubt 6th gear would be used. I had to use 3rd gear on a short sharp hill last weekend but part of that was me not paying attention to the revs.

Hope this helps a little

Quote: Originally posted by Grampian91 on 22/7/2015

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Some years back i had the brake return spring snap. I was towing with a 4x4 and never noticed the brakes sticking as you had to physically release them as i pulled forward.

It would have towed the van with the brakes on.

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dont let the missis pack it next time

No get it serviced for around £100 by a good mobile carrvan service engineer. Yes you may find other faults you dont like but a least you can work down the list starting with the most that reflect safety first.