Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Advent Calendar

Advertisement

Message Forums
Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
   Caravans and Caravanning -  Caravan Towcars and Towing Advice 		Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: NOW WITH A 2 TONN TOWING WEIGHT
Page:  1  2 Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonSkoda Bob
31/8/2014 at 12:30pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: Swift charisma Skoda Scout 4x4 View Skoda Bob's Profile View Profile   Reply to Skoda Bob Reply   Quote Skoda Bob Quote  
Joined: 19/10/2009

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   1837
Site Reviews Total: 4
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
That's a good point Octavia 4x4, instead of worrying about getting stuck in a saloon why not fit all season tyres to the front or back drive axle these give max grip so should stop you getting stuck about £60 a corner far cheaper than a tank, and believe it or not they actually last longer than normal tyres


PersonRonPlatt
31/8/2014 at 1:32pm
 Location: 
 Outfit:  View RonPlatt's Profile View Profile   Reply to RonPlatt Reply   Quote RonPlatt Quote  
Joined: 19/6/2014

Silver Member
Silver Member

Forum Posts:   154
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Quote: Originally posted by Skoda Bob on 30/8/2014
Quote:
Originally posted by jeff juke on 30/8/2014Why not just buy a Tiguan ?

When you own a massive 4x4 when solo, how long does it take you to find a parking space on the street or any car park. Manufacturers are now waking up to this and like Skoda and a few others, are now producing sensible car like 4x4s

Well done Bob! Tiguan(massive 4x4?), Yeti & Octavia all built on the same VW group A5 platform so essentially same cars...just so ya know like.


PersonRonPlatt
31/8/2014 at 1:36pm
 Location: 
 Outfit:  View RonPlatt's Profile View Profile   Reply to RonPlatt Reply   Quote RonPlatt Quote  
Joined: 19/6/2014

Silver Member
Silver Member

Forum Posts:   154
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Quote: Originally posted by GCMS2012 on 30/8/2014
And make sure it's an AUTO - No more clutch worries!!!!

Welcome to 2014 & DSG autoboxes with 2 clutches.


Personjeff juke
31/8/2014 at 1:38pm
 Location: 
 Outfit:  View jeff juke's Profile View Profile   Reply to jeff juke Reply   Quote jeff juke Quote  
Joined: 09/8/2010

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   6854
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Quote: Originally posted by IainM on 30/8/2014
Quote: Originally posted by jeff juke on 30/8/2014Why not just buy a Tiguan ?


Can't wait to get rid of my Tiguan and get back to a Skoda!

The most dissappointing car I have ever owned .... and the dealer (not far from you Jeff) is a joke.

I'll be back to a Yeti or a Scout soon.


Sorry to hear that Ian i love mine one of the best cars ive had.Must have been a friday car you had.



-------------
Animals have feelings..

JEFF................


Personjeff juke
31/8/2014 at 1:42pm
 Location: 
 Outfit:  View jeff juke's Profile View Profile   Reply to jeff juke Reply   Quote jeff juke Quote  
Joined: 09/8/2010

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   6854
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Quote: Originally posted by RonPlatt on 31/8/2014
Quote: Originally posted by Skoda Bob on 30/8/2014
Quote: Originally posted by jeff juke on 30/8/2014Why not just buy a Tiguan ?

When you own a massive 4x4 when solo, how long does it take you to find a parking space on the street or any car park. Manufacturers are now waking up to this and like Skoda and a few others, are now producing sensible car like 4x4s

Well done Bob! Tiguan(massive 4x4?), Yeti & Octavia all built on the same VW group A5 platform so essentially same cars...just so ya know like.


ERRRRR....i think you guys are thinking of the Touareg
which is bigger than the tiguan ?



-------------
Animals have feelings..

JEFF................


Advertisement



PersonGCMS2012
31/8/2014 at 2:02pm
 Location: Northumberland
 Outfit: Knaus Sudwind 550 TK View GCMS2012's Profile View Profile   Reply to GCMS2012 Reply   Quote GCMS2012 Quote  
Joined: 06/1/2013

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   2130
Site Reviews Total: 7
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 1  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 7
Site Nights 2018: 0
Quote: Originally posted by RonPlatt on 31/8/2014
Quote: Originally posted by GCMS2012 on 30/8/2014And make sure it's an AUTO - No more clutch worries!!!!

Welcome to 2014 & DSG autoboxes with 2 clutches.



WHAT!!?? Are all autos DSG etc now...?

Guess I'll have to be careful when I come to change the Shogun....


-------------
Damned if I do...

Damned if I don't!!!!


Personfreeatlast
31/8/2014 at 2:52pm
 Location: Teesside
 Outfit:  Mitsubishi ASX4 View freeatlast's Profile View Profile   Reply to freeatlast Reply   Quote freeatlast Quote  
Joined: 23/3/2008

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   2135
Site Reviews Total: 2
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Nope. Stick to a Mitsu, they fit proper autos. Mine tows brilliantly with the auto gearbox. It also does a shift down on steep hills to provide engine braking. Only disappointment is that the auto is so good, I haven't had the need to use the paddle shifts yet.


PersonRonPlatt
31/8/2014 at 3:35pm
 Location: 
 Outfit:  View RonPlatt's Profile View Profile   Reply to RonPlatt Reply   Quote RonPlatt Quote  
Joined: 19/6/2014

Silver Member
Silver Member

Forum Posts:   154
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Quote: Originally posted by GCMS2012 on 31/8/2014
WHAT!!?? Are all autos DSG etc now...?

Guess I'll have to be careful when I come to change the Shogun....


Certainly all current VW group cars being discussed on this thread are & I think nowadays so are large 4x4s like Discos. Reason for change is fuel economy, old type torque converter boxes generally have poorer mpg than manual version of same car due to losses in the drive. DSG boxes with up to 9 speeds can give better mpg than manual version.


PersonGCMS2012
31/8/2014 at 6:16pm
 Location: Northumberland
 Outfit: Knaus Sudwind 550 TK View GCMS2012's Profile View Profile   Reply to GCMS2012 Reply   Quote GCMS2012 Quote  
Joined: 06/1/2013

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   2130
Site Reviews Total: 7
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 1  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 7
Site Nights 2018: 0
Quote: Originally posted by freeatlast on 31/8/2014
Nope. Stick to a Mitsu, they fit proper autos. Mine tows brilliantly with the auto gearbox. It also does a shift down on steep hills to provide engine braking. Only disappointment is that the auto is so good, I haven't had the need to use the paddle shifts yet.


I've not used the 'kick down' on mine either.



-------------
Damned if I do...

Damned if I don't!!!!


Personfreeatlast
31/8/2014 at 10:43pm
 Location: Teesside
 Outfit:  Mitsubishi ASX4 View freeatlast's Profile View Profile   Reply to freeatlast Reply   Quote freeatlast Quote  
Joined: 23/3/2008

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   2135
Site Reviews Total: 2
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Paddle shifts are not the same as kickdown. The ASX and Outlanders now have paddle shifts on the steering wheel as well as kick down, and of course the manual change up/down on the gear stick. Lost for choice.

RonPlatt: The Skoda Yeti with a slightly less powerful engine (less BHP and less torque) than my ASX but with 4wd and DSG box does 44.8mpg compared to 48.7mpg on my ASX. The Yeti is almost the same weight being just 40kg more.



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

  Prev       Next

Jump To Page:  1  2

Quick Links - All Forums - Caravan Towcars and Towing Advice - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...

5444 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews] 



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement
Advertisement


UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar

Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder