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Topic: Towing with a Zafira

Mik+Lynette

08/5/2012 at 10:53pm
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Hi Guys

posting on behalf of mates

they have a 2009 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 Exclusiv

They have an Abi Award Daystar 2 Berth

the towing thing on caravan and camping club site says the van is too heavey for the car but the weight of the caravan is 909kg and as far as i knew you could take up to 85% of the weight of the car

can you please help us understand

thanks

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Kelper

08/5/2012 at 11:26pm
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This should provide all the info you need:

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Grampian91

09/5/2012 at 2:20am
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Some cars have very low tow limits which makes an 85% match illegal.

The 1.6 Zafire is one of those cars.

I presume the 909kg is not the gross fully laden weight. Just checked and found the laden weight for a daystar to be 1200kg.

Depends on the actual model and year though.

One on ebay says 940kg can be towed with a small car. But fails to mention thats unladen. Fully laden its 1200kg.

I think the gross train weight on the Zafira is an issue also. Fully load it with passengers and luggage and the tow limit drops further.

Looks like they need a better car or a lighter van.

neil and lena

09/5/2012 at 9:15am
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Quote: Originally posted by Mik+Lynette on 08/5/2012
Hi Guys

posting on behalf of mates

they have a 2009 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 Exclusiv

They have an Abi Award Daystar 2 Berth

the towing thing on caravan and camping club site says the van is too heavey for the car but the weight of the caravan is 909kg and as far as i knew you could take up to 85% of the weight of the car

can you please help us understand

thanks

As Grampian say's the some VX Zafira's have very limited towing capacity , your model being one of them
If it had been the 1.9 cdti 120/150 bhp model they have a higher towing limit but the 1.6 is underpowered .
If you exceed the limit of your car your insurance may be void and your leaving yourself open to possible prosecution so a change of car is required I'm afraid

dianebb72

09/5/2012 at 9:17am
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we had a 2.0 dti Zafira and we towed our 2 berth van with it but this was a diesel and was just within the cars limit, I don't think I'd like to tow anything with a 1.6 as we found the 1.6 we had very sluggish. Just checked on cuddles on your max towing weight is 1000kg so if your mtplm is 1200kg as Grampian is suggesting then it is in fact 200kg too heavy

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Jovi gal

09/5/2012 at 1:42pm
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Hey guys :)
I'm the friend that Mik+Lynette are talking about.

We have inherited the caravan from my father in law who sadly passed away recently. We just changed our car 7 weeks ago and at that time didn't know we'd ever be towing a caravan.

The caravan club say it's not a match but TowCar say it is, We are so confused...mind you it don't take much to confuse me!

Our Zafira is a 2009 1.6 exclusive
The gross train weight is 3100kg
Brake horse power is 77kw
And kerb weight is 1505 without air con or 1520 with air con

The caravan's laden weight is 1200kg It's a 1997 model

Any help is appreciated as our heads a nipping with all the numbers and websites

Thanks Jovi gal xox

neil and lena

09/5/2012 at 2:17pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Jovi gal on 09/5/2012Hey guys :)I'm the friend that Mik+Lynette are talking about.

We have inherited the caravan from my father in law who sadly passed away recently. We just changed our car 7 weeks ago and at that time didn't know we'd ever be towing a caravan.

The caravan club say it's not a match but TowCar say it is, We are so confused...mind you it don't take much to confuse me!

Our Zafira is a 2009 1.6 exclusive
The gross train weight is 3100kg
Brake horse power is 77kw
And kerb weight is 1505 without air con or 1520 with air con

The caravan's laden weight is 1200kg It's a 1997 model

Any help is appreciated as our heads a nipping with all the numbers and websites

Thanks Jovi gal xox

Your Zafira 1.6 has maximum towing capacity of 1000kg (1 ton ) you cannot tow above this figure as your insurance may be void and your leaving yourself open to prosecution added to the fact a 1.6 petrol is not very powerful (77kw) so a change of car is needed if you want to tow anything heavier than 1 ton
The Caravan clubs figure are correct , have also checked on
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Grampian91

09/5/2012 at 7:03pm
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The towcar website probably doesnt know the towing limit for your car is that low.

Thats why the figures on the internet are not to be trusted.

OK for guidelines, But needs to be confirmed by yourself.

Its just too heavy for your car, Even loaded with just the basic essentials its probably still over your cars legal limit.

If you get pulled you wont be able to continue your journey.
Points on your licence and a fine also. On top of the recovery costs. Then increased car insurance premiums etc etc etc...

Its not worth the risk. Even though it comes out under the 85% recommended weight its still an illegal match.

Jovi gal

09/5/2012 at 7:51pm
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Thank you for your advice everyone, We have made the hard decision to sell the van.

Off to look at reviews for large tents :)

Wendy xox

philip 22

09/5/2012 at 8:12pm
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We had a vauxhall Zafira 1.8 Auto and a 1998 Bailey Ranger 460/2 and car towed it with ease but it was heavy on petrol so that when i brought a diesel and never look back ...

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davehornby1

11/5/2012 at 7:49pm
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hi,

I have a 2003 zafira 1.8, which has a max tow of 1345kg,

however my wife's 2008 zafira 1.6 does indeed have a max tow of 1000kg (according to the chassis plate)

so i'll keep my oldie to do the towing (swift allouette 1150kg max weight)

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