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Subject Topic: Toyota Rav4 Post Reply Post New Topic
13/8/2014 at 6:55pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: Bailey Pegasus 534
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Hi,
Does anyone out there tow with a Rav4?
Looking at 2008/2009 models so it would be great to hear owners views.
Thanks
Neil


13/8/2014 at 7:40pm
 Location: Royal Forest of Dean
 Outfit:  Swift Major 4SB
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Have you tried searching for RAV 4 on this forum? I can remember several threads over the last few years.

Rob


14/8/2014 at 12:56pm
 Location: south shields
 Outfit: freedom
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We have 4-3 08 model diesel and it tows our little freedom as one would expect, we find it an excellent 4x4 but if you can stretch to an 09 onwards it have the updated engine


18/8/2014 at 6:04pm
 Location: Lancashire
 Outfit: Tourer
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We tow with a 58 plate RAV4, 2.2D4D.  Tows our 21ft Lunar (1300kgs) superbly, and has returned between 34 and 43mpg towing, and 50 plus solo.


19/8/2014 at 1:25pm
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 Outfit: Bailey Pegasus 534
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Thanks Speedy.
I've read about them not carrying a spare wheel - is it the same for all models/years?
I'm looking for something that will be economical when not towing so your figures sound good.


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19/8/2014 at 11:16pm
 Location: Lancashire
 Outfit: Tourer
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I think its generally the lower spec models that have a spare on the rear, and the higher spec ones have a compressor and can of gunk instead. Thats what we have, but doesnt bother me much TBH....if it did, then Id buy a spare to chuck in the van :)

The ones with a spare wheel on the boot can be troublesome with the towball height, and the rear door doesnt open as far as the others.



21/8/2014 at 7:19pm
 Location: south shields
 Outfit: freedom
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just back after a 200 mile each way trip brim fills and Lt. check 34 mpg towing and 47mpg while running around the country side,
B-A



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