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hi people we are just starting out and thinking of getting a 2 berth to get going

out on the road

ive just wanting to no would my rover 25 be ok for towing or what car would be ideal please

many thanks in advance

ian

On this particular 2002 model hatchback with engine size of 1.4i petrol with a manual gearbox the details are as follows:

Minimum kerbweight = 1020 kgs. / maximum towing weight (braked trailer) = 1000 kgs. / engine power = 84 BHP / engine torque = 81 lbs./ft.

Working on the recommended 85% match you would be looking for a caravan with an MTPLM (fully laden weight) of around 867 kgs.

Regarding the engine size, pulling power and restricted caravan weight I think realistically you need to be lookin at a better towcar really. If your decision is to change your car then you have to decide what is best for your needs such as a 4x4, MPV or estate car etc. and whether you prefer something more economical and going for a lighter 2 berth caravan.

Quote: Originally posted by tango55 on 25/9/2012

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On this particular 2002 model hatchback with engine size of 1.4i petrol with a manual gearbox the details are as follows:

Minimum kerbweight = 1020 kgs. / maximum towing weight (braked trailer) = 1000 kgs. / engine power = 84 BHP / engine torque = 81 lbs./ft.

Working on the recommended 85% match you would be looking for a caravan with an MTPLM (fully laden weight) of around 867 kgs.

Regarding the engine size, pulling power and restricted caravan weight I think realistically you need to be lookin at a better towcar really. If your decision is to change your car then you have to decide what is best for your needs such as a 4x4, MPV or estate car etc. and whether you prefer something more economical and going for a lighter 2 berth caravan.

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I agree with the above. If you factor in towing nearly double the weight of the Rover 25, you can realisticly imagine what it would be like driving with half the power available, ie, 40 BHP and 40 pounds of torque! It will be extremely heavy going!

Maybe a trailer tent would be about the max with a Rover 25.

You really need a bigger car to be honest.

I wouldnt put that 1400 engine under to much stress as they are prone to blow the head gaskets, tentzs advise is bang on dont go any heavier

Bessie

Quote: Originally posted by listerdiesel on 30/9/2012

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We towed a Sprite Alpine in the 80's with a Y reg Vauxhall Astra Mk1 estate 1.3 75bhp, didn't have a lot of issues, bit short of puff on hills but it did Cornwall a few years without problem.

We didn't hold too many people up either.

Peter

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