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Subject Topic: Mercedes A class as tow car? Post Reply Post New Topic
29/10/2011 at 4:59pm
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We have decided that we like the Lunar ariva and are now searching for a bargain!

We currently have a Merc A class 150 and have been told that this is legal to tow , but nobody is willing to answer if it is sensible or not.

My guess is that the 1.5 petrol engine won't be up to the task and that we should change to something with a turbo diesel engine. However I would be very happy if I was wrong

Any advice gladly received.


29/10/2011 at 5:47pm
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Have a look at http://www.towcar.info/index.php


29/10/2011 at 10:27pm
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Petrol 95bhp? No ball of fire. Max tow looks to be 1000kg.

Ariva max gross weight 999kg? Your legal by 1kg.



01/11/2011 at 12:14pm
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Legally, you may be fine but you're on the limit for everything, which means the towing experience will be un-enjoyable - down to 40mph on motorway hills, lots of damaging clutch slipping (if a manual?) to get the outfit moving (hill-starts won't be fun), bit of a pogo ride as the van lurches about and the car is not heavy enough to dampen the movement down etc, etc.

I know all this because I just changed our car to get more power and the difference is startling.

If you can, change it IMO.



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01/11/2011 at 1:08pm
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Thank you very much - kind of what I expected unfortunately. Will be reading others thoughts on a suitable replacement



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