Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Advent Calendar

Advertisement

Message Forums
Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
   Caravans and Caravanning -  Caravan Towcars and Towing Advice 		Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: Mondeo adaptive dampering Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonRogerc0
03/2/2014 at 7:32pm
 Location: Rainham Kent
 Outfit: Lunar Donnington 544 (Quasar) Mondeo View Rogerc0's Profile View Profile   Reply to Rogerc0 Reply   Quote Rogerc0 Quote  
Joined: 25/5/2009

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   20
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Some advice please, we have purchased a 2013 Mondeo hatch which just happens to have the driver assistance pack as an extra, the pack includes 'drivers select suspension' where it is possible to select the ride as Comfort, Normal or Sport mode.
Has anyone towed with this ride dampering facility and have any have you experienced problems with this system. Any advice would be appreciated.

-------------
:) Roger


Personbessie500
04/2/2014 at 11:59am
 Location: Lancashire
 Outfit:  Volvo X60 Coachman View bessie500's Profile View Profile   Reply to bessie500 Reply   Quote bessie500 Quote  
Joined: 11/9/2006

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   2094
Site Reviews Total: 2
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 2  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 11
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Sorry no, i have a 2011 mondeo with the optional sports suspension and 18" alloys, i've towed with this set up since the car was new with a 1500kg van and have had no problems at all it's a very smoth drive,as the suspension is firmer it doesnt sag at all

 

Bessie


PersonRogerc0
04/2/2014 at 10:43pm
 Location: Rainham Kent
 Outfit: Lunar Donnington 544 (Quasar) Mondeo View Rogerc0's Profile View Profile   Reply to Rogerc0 Reply   Quote Rogerc0 Quote  
Joined: 25/5/2009

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   20
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Thanks Bessie,

Our Mondeo will not have sports suspension just active dampening this I think does not lower the suspension but softens or stiffens the ride depending upon the damper option selected. The rear springs are the standard mondeo set up which I have found in the past to sag a little once loaded, solved by the addition of rubber spring assisters, which begs another question as to whether spring assisters can be fitted when the car has active dampening??? From your comment activating a sport setting whilst towing improves towing stability.

-------------
:) Roger


Person2campers
05/2/2014 at 9:57am
 Location: 
 Outfit:  View 2campers's Profile View Profile   Reply to 2campers Reply   Quote 2campers Quote  
Joined: 23/1/2010

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   16
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
This varies the pressure in the shock absorbers so stiffest, ie sport mode would be ideal for towing & should eliminate any need for spring assitors.



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev       Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Caravan Towcars and Towing Advice - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...

7897 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews] 



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement
Advertisement


UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar

Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder