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Personjfane
14/8/2010 at 5:45pm
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does anyone tow with an avensis  i have just got a 2.2 t180 do you need to put any suspention aids on the back ie grayston spring assistors  thanks 


Personluke26032000
14/8/2010 at 7:18pm
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Don't mean to be the barer of bad news but I had the 2.2 150bhp and its towing limit was 1300kg, the rear end was very soft so I would recommend spring assistors and generally it was a horrible experience every time I towed, I used to dread it.
What is the mtplm of your van ?

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PersonTynesider
14/8/2010 at 8:37pm
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Hello JFANE

Not sure which exact model you have but we have a 2009 Avensis Tourer TR 2.0 diesel, which has kerb weight of 1,520kg and a towing weight of 1,600kg.

We tow both our caravans, a Bailey Ranger GT60 620-4 mtplm 1,326kg and a Bailey Pageant Burgundy 1,400kg and we have not required any suspension mods to the car which tows both caravans no problem, at 36mpg towing (normal 46/48mpg).

Hope this might help you

Mike


Personjfane
14/8/2010 at 9:35pm
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Thanks luke and mike for your replys,luke the mtplm of my van is 1300 kg i no its the limit of the cars towing weight but i go on my own so i wont be anywhere near the max limit  mine is a 2006 2.2 tourer t180 180 bhp 


PersonPetemate
14/8/2010 at 10:45pm
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(slight thread hijack, sorry) I was delighted when I traded the Rover in for the Saab. The Graystons which I had for the Focus fitted the Rover, and I used them on it, and I found that the assisters were also the spec for the Saab. But we haven't needed them; in fact, as the 'van is dead level with car & 'van mildly loaded, the nose of the 'van would be slightly up if I were to fit them, not good for stability. I think most estates now look like they have good rear suspension and probably don't need any assistance, unless they have particularly soft springs.


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Personrhinoatcas
16/8/2010 at 7:50pm
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I have a new sterling europa 545 and a new avensis 2 ltr tourer it says the kerb weight is 1600 in the hand book it tows ok for me

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