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18/8/2015 at 3:31pm
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Seen a few towing light caravans, so shouldn't be a problem.
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18/8/2015 at 4:21pm
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Yup should do the job.
Have you thought about an octavia est.
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18/8/2015 at 9:20pm
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Check the maximum towing weight - my wife has a newer 1.2 TSI and that's limited to 750Kg. I'd expect it to be higher on the diesel but you never know.
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19/8/2015 at 1:01pm
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Maximum braked tow weight of 750kg seems quite low for a 1.9 diesel car. What I'd the minimum kerbside weight of the fadia 1.9.
I would think real life running cost would differ very much between the 2.
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19/8/2015 at 3:56pm
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Quote: Originally posted by markallen5 on 19/8/2015
Thank you for all replies,
I have looked and yes it says 750kg . The 85% guide has it at over 1000kg, but I imagine in the case of an accident, it would be the manufacturers limit that would be taken into account.
Yes, I have, and still am considering an Octavia, which I know would be an all round better car for the job. Just thought if the Fabia was up to the towing, then it would be fine for the rest of my motoring needs and save me money on running costs.
Thanks again, Mark.
Mark,
Where did you get those figures from?
This shows the Combi has an allowed towing weight of 1000kg.
http://www.uktow.com/towing%20capacity.asp?make=Skoda&model1=Fabia%201.9%20TDi
At the bottom of the driver's side B post is a plate with all the correct weights on.
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19/8/2015 at 6:53pm
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http://www.practicalcaravan.com/reviews/tow-car/28233-skoda-fabia-estate-19-tdi-105-3
Kerbweight 1265 kg
85% KW 1075 kg
Towball limit 50 kg
Maximum towing limit 1200 kg
So as long as you keep the nose weight to 50 or below you will be ok
Read more at http://www.practicalcaravan.com/reviews/tow-car/28233-skoda-fabia-estate-19-tdi-105-3#h0avbt5exyMi34Cd.99
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19/8/2015 at 9:31pm
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I have the roomster 1.9 tdi which is based on the Fabia (more or less) the 1.9 is a great engine and good on fuel, but I have only towed trailers with mine, and I am aware that it has quite a low noseweight.
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