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Subject Topic: Towing an Adria Sportline DT? Post Reply Post New Topic
Personcloggsy71
05/4/2013 at 10:50pm
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Hi all,

The missus has her heart set on a Adria Sportline DT, which has a MTPLM: 1300kg.

We currently have a 2006 Fiat Doblo 1.9 Multijet (120bhp) which has a Maximum Permissible Towing Mass (MPTM) of 1300kg & a max tow ball weight of 60kg.

The 'Witter' software in the caravan retailer gives us 'three green lights', but will this be a struggle? I could really do without the hassle of buying a new car too.

Thanks in advance!


PersonGrampian91
06/4/2013 at 12:28am
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All legal and within limits.

Approx 92% of your kerbweight. But how stable will it be with only 60kg noseweight?

My vans lighter and tows a lot better when loaded with the noseweight above 70kg.


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06/4/2013 at 12:37am
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Quote: Originally posted by Grampian91 on 06/4/2013
But how stable will it be with only 60kg noseweight?

My vans lighter and tows a lot better when loaded with the noseweight above 70kg.


I don't know... That is why I'm asking?


Personbirdman101
06/4/2013 at 7:25am
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If you already have a tow-bar fitted, proof will be in first tow,but i suspect stability will be the issue.I think you would be better off with a Hyundai Tucson or Kia Sportage.


Personcloggsy71
06/4/2013 at 12:24pm
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I didn't want the hassle (or expense) of swapping the car in with buying the Caravan.

I guess we'll have to re-evaluate our options?


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You might struggle to get caravan down to 60kg noseweight with normal gear loaded. Caravans are designed to run at noseweight suited to their weight & this one should be around 80-90kg. I guess you would be unable to tow caravan before you buy so be prepared to buy more suitable towcar if necessary if you do buy.


Personandyfisher
07/4/2013 at 8:15pm
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We have an adria 542dt (with most but not all of the sportline features) The measured nose weight has always been 80kg (even when just collected with nothing of ours In it) so too much for your cars limit I'm afraid.


Personcloggsy71
07/4/2013 at 8:55pm
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Quote: Originally posted by andyfisher on 07/4/2013
We have an adria 542dt (with most but not all of the sportline features) The measured nose weight has always been 80kg (even when just collected with nothing of ours In it) so too much for your cars limit I'm afraid.


Sounds like a no-go then



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