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Subject Topic: New era for small caravan towing? Post Reply Post New Topic
Persondinkum
18/8/2012 at 9:17pm
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I have just checked on www.towcar.info for compatibility , towing our Freedom Microlite with a new Focus 1.0 Ecoboost (125ps). The report is excellent with good weight balance and very good forecast performance. Should not be too surprised , as the new Focus engine actually produces more power AND Torque than our current Mk7 1.6tdci Fiesta. Is this the future for tight wad, small caravan freaks like us? Are you the first to try one as a towcar????????? 

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PersonGrampian91
18/8/2012 at 9:40pm
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Its quite peaky with the power and fuel consumption is not quite as good as their printed averages.

Not sure if its approved for towing yet.


PersonFrancophile1947
19/8/2012 at 11:40am
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I don't know about the Ecoboost, but small, powerful engines tend to have a very narrow power band, so you'd be forever changing gear whilst towing, especially uphill.

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John


Personmickeyb
19/8/2012 at 8:23pm
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Just downsized van from Senator to a baby Adria Action 2 berth, still towing with a 4x4, overkill really, but can't afford to change car as well now, maybe next year. Will certainly be looking for something a little smaller, rather fancy a Skoda Yeti........Mick


PersonViking 1
19/8/2012 at 10:25pm
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I've been towing a caraven and a trailer with my Yeti for 2 years now Mick. It behaves perfectly, I don't think you would be disapointed if you went for one.

Chris


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PersonSkoda Bob
20/8/2012 at 12:58am
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You will get much better economy though with the diesel fiesta


Personmickeyb
21/8/2012 at 12:09pm
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Much as I would love a diesel Fiesta foe economy, afraid I just wouldn't fit into one, like trying to get a size 10 shoe on a size 12 foot......Mick



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