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Subject Topic: What Will Tow 1500kgs Comfortably??
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20/7/2015 at 7:11pm
 Location: East Yorkshire
 Outfit: Unicorn Cartagena Nissan X Trail
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Hi mjones17
Sorry for delay in reply - got the 2wd version tax is £145 we get 46 mpg solo and mid 30s towing (1450 kg)
Nice car all round - all friends who were counterbalance been impressed with build quality and finish
I would recommend a test drive - you will be surprised!

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Garry


20/7/2015 at 7:13pm
 Location: East Yorkshire
 Outfit: Unicorn Cartagena Nissan X Trail
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Should have read all friends who were doubters!!! Ramon predictive text

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Garry


20/7/2015 at 9:02pm
 Location: Northumberland
 Outfit: Knaus Sudwind 550 TK
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Just read reviews on the Insignia....

Pinch of salt needed??

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Damned if I do...

Damned if I don't!!!!


20/7/2015 at 10:43pm
 Location: East Cheshire
 Outfit: Jeep GC & Bailey Unicorn Segovia
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I have the 2.2 tdci smax auto which weighs in at 1875 kg according to the V5C, 2000kgs towing limit.

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Mike


21/7/2015 at 9:27am
 Location: South Wales
 Outfit: Lunar Clubman SE
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Garry,

Thanks for the reply they do look good had never actually even heard of them until recently so was bit sceptical.


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21/7/2015 at 7:54pm
 Location: East Yorkshire
 Outfit: Unicorn Cartagena Nissan X Trail
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5 year unlimited mileage warranty swung it for me -bought 64 reg dealer demo - faultless so far!

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Garry


23/7/2015 at 10:11pm
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I use an Audi A4 Avant 3.0Tdi and pull my Vendee like it's not there


26/7/2015 at 9:22am
 Location: bolton
 Outfit: freada compass rally
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peugeot 407 2.2 diesel no problem

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not enough weekends or beer


26/7/2015 at 1:12pm
 Location: Forest of Dean
 Outfit: Avndale Mayfair+Mondeo 2.2 Titanium x
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Mk4 Mondeo 2.2 tdci tows 1450kg like its not the back!


26/7/2015 at 5:42pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: Swift charisma Skoda Scout 4x4
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Saying nothing but, the 2ltr diesel superb,170 bhp effortless


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31/7/2015 at 6:07pm
 Location: bolton
 Outfit: freada compass rally
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sounds like they all good

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not enough weekends or beer


02/8/2015 at 5:59pm
 Location: Teesside
 Outfit: Lunar Clubman SI H
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We had a Kia Carens which towed that admirably and returned 33 to the gallon towing. Present car is a Hyundai I|X|35 which also tows a van of just under 1500kg fine and returns 31 towing.

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Best Regards

David


02/8/2015 at 10:02pm
 Location: Deeside North Wales
 Outfit: Bailey Pageant Provence Ford Mondeo
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I tow with a 2011 Mondeo mk4 2.0tdci pulling a pageant weighing in at 1490kgs, plenty of power, stable as a rock, good on fuel averaged from Chester to Saint Jean De Monts 34mpg would I put more weight behind it????? hell yes. Got back today used little over 2 tanks of fuel very pleased, with it only problem which I have seen on a few Mondeos is they do tow very low on the rear end scraping along speed bumps and ferry ramps.


03/8/2015 at 2:28pm
 Location: SW Scotland
 Outfit: Hiace 2.5d4d Pastiche 520 4
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BESSIE Geting something to pull 1500kg is easy getting something to STOP IT or hang onto it on a windy day is much more important .Ive towed allsorts in the last 40 years and my advise is do not exceed the 85% guide and if possible get below it.

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04/8/2015 at 9:42pm
 Location: bolton
 Outfit: freada compass rally
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Quote: Originally posted by GOATY693 on 03/8/2015
BESSIE Geting something to pull 1500kg is easy getting something to STOP IT or hang onto it on a windy day is much more important .Ive towed allsorts in the last 40 years and my advise is do not exceed the 85% guide and if possible get below it.



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06/8/2015 at 12:01am
 Location: Lancashire
 Outfit:  Volvo X60 Coachman
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Goaty693 I'mrunning at 91% of the cars kerbweight and I'm quite cool with that I've got plenty of years experience and I've held a class 1 license for 25 years.I've also pulled 1500 kgs for the last 4 years and 1560 for 6 months all behind the same car, 1500 kgs comes out at 87%
If you think my outfit is wrong please read the sSkoda superb post...........it beggars belief

Skoda Bob said he saw nothing wrong with running a 1560 caravan behind a 1430 kerbweight car , but he also admitted in his post that he doesn't actually tow anything

Bessie




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