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I tow a Pegasus 524 with a Mondeo 2.0 TDCi, at the MTPLM of 1480kg it is over 85% of the quoted kerb weight, but another member weighed they Mondeo on a weighbridge & from memory it was about 100kg more than the brochure quoted weight.

As a tow car the Mondeo is fantastic, it is even better since I fitted MAD progressive rear springs to firm up the rear suspension.

I get around 30 mpg towing, or about 27 mpg if I have 3 bikes on the roof of the car.

i tow a 1500 kg coachman with my mondeo, car weighs in at 1700 kg (top spec) pulls the van no probs just come back from cornwall yesterday 350 miles, got 35 mpg going 32 mpg on the return  a brilliant all rounder

bessie 

Quote: Originally posted by Grampian91 on 14/8/2012

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The issue with a lot of eco cars are they are geared very high to get the best possible emissions.

Which may make the top gear or 2 totally useless.

6th gear on mine is usable but 5th gear actually gives better economy when towing.

Mondeo or Passat? But do double check the towing limits, Some are very low for the size of the car.

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Quote: Originally posted by Grampian91 on 14/8/2012Your cars probably not geared for 150mph+ though.

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And onboard computers are not always 100% accurate, And also dont always know best.

Have you actually tried it?

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