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The car seems a bit light to me.  The figures I have for the caravan are 1395kg MTPLM, and the kerb weight of the car is 1457kg, making 85% 1238kg.  I think the maximum tow is only 1300kg, so that would rule this match out.

Otherwise, it's stll a long way over, so I would say it's not a good idea.  Unless you have more accurate weights?

Jim

Have alook at www.whattowcar.com as a guide.  I thought Zafiras in general had lowish otw weights specified but I've never had one - just what I've read on here on occasions.

Just had a look for you         ---------------------

http://www.whattowcar.com/report.php 

We towed a 1483 kg MTPLM Pageant S7 behind a Zafira 150 and had no stability issues.  The only slight issue we had when reversing.  Reverse gear is quite high so the clutch would have to be riden slightly.  We have a mover so this was not an issue apart from when a road was blocked by an accident and we had to do a turn around in a farm gate.

Make sure your Zafira 2008 has the service book stamped at the correct date.We have just bought a 2008 Zafira 1.9 cdti 150 and many we looked at did not have the service done at 20000 miles or at the first anniversary(within 2 weeks).The warranty would be void if this hasn't been done.

The tow match will be fine as the 150 bhp Zafira is heavier.

Quote: Originally posted by daihowells on 18/2/2010

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Hi, Well we've taken the plunge and bought the Zafira - just need to get a tow hitch fitted now...Thanks, Dai

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