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Personadupuy
31/8/2009 at 9:23pm
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Hi all.
I am thinking of joining the caravaning comunity (fed up of getting wet putting up tent etc)

I have a 2.0 TDI 140 bhp Touran 7 seater. The Kerb weight in the book is 1678kg.

I want a van with 2 bedrooms (either end) and 5 berth.

What weight of van can I tow? and any suggestions of good starter van?


Persondarthillcat
31/8/2009 at 9:36pm
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first thing how long ago did you pass your driving test,if post 1997 you will have to look at the gross weights of tow vehicle and MTPLM of Caravan very carefully to stay legal,

Dave



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Personrustyfrog
31/8/2009 at 9:37pm
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Hi,

Someone will soon tell me if I am wrong, but if your stated kerb weight is correct, then you can legally tow 1678kg. The Caravan Club suggest that 85% of this weight would be the preferred option, depending on your towing experience.
Check with VW. Do they, as a lot of manufacturers do, slap a towing weight restriction on your particular model?

As far as which van, there are quite a few with beds at both ends. There is a website (vandata?) or something like that, that list most along with layout drawings.

Good Luck!

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Personadupuy
31/8/2009 at 9:39pm
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Passed test in 1992 so all ok on that front


Persontakisawa
31/8/2009 at 9:43pm
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The Bailey Ranger 500/5 or 540/6 fit the bill & come in at 1268kg & 1306kg respectively.
CLICK
The Touran, & especially in 140bhp guise, makes an excellent tow-car...bags of torque, short rear overhang etc. Our Swift Challenger (1500kgMTPLM) was being towed with a 100bhp Touran & they reckoned it was a great tow-car.
We needed the 5 berth, separate ends, layout & are well pleased with our Challenger.
1500kg towing limit on the Touran by the way.


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Personadupuy
31/8/2009 at 9:56pm
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Thanks takisawa, have seen all Bailey range as that is all we can get in Cornwall.
After something under £5000 really but am not sure if I can get something that the Mrs will like (if you know what I mean).


Personrustyfrog
31/8/2009 at 9:57pm
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Re. my previous above, try this

You hopefully will find the vans with the layouts you are looking for.

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Personrustyfrog
31/8/2009 at 9:58pm
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http://www.cuddles.abelgratis.net/vandata.htm

link didnt seem to work.
Sorry


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Personadupuy
31/8/2009 at 9:59pm
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Hi Terry/rustyfrog link didnt work could you try again?


Personadupuy
31/8/2009 at 10:04pm
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Nice one terry, will take some time to go through that lot though.
Cheers


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Personrustyfrog
31/8/2009 at 10:25pm
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Trying this link thing again,
We found the vandata site dead useful for checking van layouts.

If it desent work this time, I shall give up and pour myself another glass of whisky!

layouts

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PersonPetemate
31/8/2009 at 10:40pm
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Quote:

If it desent work this time, I shall give up and pour myself another glass of whisky!

layouts

All right for you - I have to make do with the remainder of my 7.5% white cider (well, I am due to go to work tomorrow at 0630) Whisky? Luxury!!
Pete



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