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Quote: Originally posted by amara 520 on 23/10/2012Do not agree that CR V is way too light to to a 1600kg caravan. As said previously CR V would be more than 85% match but not 100% .Honda handbook gives manual diesel kerbweight at upto 1712 Kgs ((94%) , put some weight in the car and this will obvioulsy reduce.

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Doddsy, this may help you decide for the tax side of it.

http://carfueldata.dft.gov.uk/new-vehicle-tax.aspx?t=23ude39

After the engine bent valves on the Grand Vitara, we bought a Range Rover DSE but only looked for one registered before 1st March 2001...

....WHY ..... well because before that means it is only £220 per year to tax it, rather than the £250 for the 1600cc Grand Vitara registered one month after the 1st March 2001.

Trust you bought a full size spare for your CR V as the spacesaver is not suitable for towing according to Honda, don't have a problem with clutch on my CR V as it is a diesel auto,(EX) this will not tow a 1600kgs van.

You must like the CR V as you are on your second one (as I am), don't like the looks of the  new one or the 2 piece back seat in place of 3 pieces, The middle section is ideal when folded for awning poles without compromising the ability to have 2 rear seat passengers

Quote: Originally posted by amara 520 on 24/10/2012

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Trust you bought a full size spare for your CR V as the spacesaver is not suitable for towing according to Honda, don't have a problem with clutch on my CR V as it is a diesel auto,(EX) this will not tow a 1600kgs van.

You must like the CR V as you are on your second one (as I am), don't like the looks of the  new one or the 2 piece back seat in place of 3 pieces, The middle section is ideal when folded for awning poles without compromising the ability to have 2 rear seat passengers

 

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Quote: Originally posted by doddsy on 23/10/2012Thanks for the offer petra but think we will be going Kia Sorento as long as 2005/6 auto doesnt creep up into £460 tax bracket.Think when i see one i like i will ask how much and what bracket it sits in with the dealer to confirm 100%.Thanks everbody again,my first post on here and had lots if feedback,cheers.One soon to be happy tourer!!