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Hi,

New to caravanning (potentially) but not new to towing. Just wondered if anyone out there has any experience of towing a van with the new (13 plate) Focus? Ours is the 1600 diesel estate. On paper it's man enough for the job but I'm old fashioned where engine size is concerned and I'm a bit worried the 1600 is going to be underpowered. Looking at lightweight vans, an ABI Marauder is currently top of the list - a '95 5.0CT with an unladen weight of 925Kg.

Any advice gratefully received!

Paul

Thanks Leon / Grampian.

Car is the 115ps non econetic model with a kerb weight 1368, max tow 1200kg and the licence is no problem so in theory it all works. As is always the case I've read conflicting reviews on towing a van with a MkIII focus, some saying it's great, others complaining about poor performance and clutch problems.

I think you've possibly whacked the nail on the head with your question about the eco models - what these reviews never tell you is what output their engine has.I've already read that Ford say the econetic models are not suitable for towing.

I think your car will have plenty of weight and grunt to tow the Abi

Bessie

Quote: Originally posted by Grampian91 on 05/6/2013

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Possibly a bit lacking for my tastes, I would get a remap for an extra 20 - 30bhp. But thats probably just me.

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Thanks all, that's really helpful.

Couldn't agree more Tentz - my driving style is somewhat pedestrian these days anyway and I intend to make this car last a few years