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Subject Topic: VW Golf GT tdi 140bhp Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonPhilMc1979
01/10/2016 at 9:14am
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We are looking into getting a Caravan for the first time with a MPTLM of 1280kg and our car had a minimum kerb weight of 1299kg and a Braked Towing weight of 1500kg, we are also new to this and are looking for as much advice as possible. Our car is a VW Golf Gt tdi 140bhp 2009 model


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Go ahead, it will tow that no problem, its basically a shrunk skoda Octavia, with less boot space


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Quote: Originally posted by Skoda Bob on 01/10/2016
Go ahead, it will tow that no problem, its basically a shrunk skoda Octavia, with less boot space

Terrible Advice!

What it can tow and what it's safe to tow are completely different. If you are new to towing it's recommended that you need a car with a kerbweight of at least 1500kg to tow a caravan with a maximum weight of 1280kg. Furthermore if you passed your test after 1997 the MAM (maximum authorised mass) of the car must be no greater than 2220kg. with that caravan.


PersonSupatramp
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Quote: Originally posted by HumberWolf on 01/10/2016
Quote: Originally posted by Skoda Bob on 01/10/2016
Go ahead, it will tow that no problem, its basically a shrunk skoda Octavia, with less boot space

Terrible Advice!

What it can tow and what it's safe to tow are completely different. If you are new to towing it's recommended that you need a car with a kerbweight of at least 1500kg to tow a caravan with a maximum weight of 1280kg. Furthermore if you passed your test after 1997 the MAM (maximum authorised mass) of the car must be no greater than 2220kg. with that caravan.





But it's Skoda Bob, enough said!!!


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PersonPhilMc1979
01/10/2016 at 4:40pm
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Thanks for the advice Guys. I passed my driving test in 1995 and also drive an Articulated truck for a living


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PersonI800 dave
01/10/2016 at 5:39pm
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I can't see a golf having a payload of almost a tonne! It's legal to tow that but the car isn't very heavy so take it easy!


PersonPhilMc1979
01/10/2016 at 5:50pm
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The v5 says braked kg of 1500kg. And minimum kerb weight is 1299kg


PersonSkoda Bob
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Quote: Originally posted by PhilMc1979 on 01/10/2016
The v5 says braked kg of 1500kg. And minimum kerb weight is 1299kg


Because its the 140 tdi, and has a wheel in virtually all 4 corners , it will tow your van, being a HGV driver you should know power to weight, it will be similar to driving your artic, but to stop the OH I must not do that brigade, keep the max weight of the van to around 1300, or less



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we had a 09 plate golf sport line estate a few years ago, and towed a 1350 kgs swift around france effortless and rock steady.the sport suspension is brilliant for towing


PersonPhilMc1979
02/10/2016 at 7:32pm
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Cheers Skoda Bob and Diesel Steve. Great advice


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PersonHumberWolf
02/10/2016 at 7:41pm
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The Golf Sportline Estate is 200kg. heavier than the GT Tdi and this is a much better match than the original proposal.


Personbessie500
03/10/2016 at 11:53am
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Philmc your set up is legal, but not ideal your caravan is almost the same weight as your car, in high winds towing that van with you car could end up with the tail wagging the dog.

if you hang around here long enough you'll notice that Skodabob will recomend that a VW group car to tow just about anything no matter how dangerous it is.
diesel steves car is 200kgs heavier than you car so a total different kettle of fish

Bessie



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