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Personhst4567
13/10/2016 at 9:47pm
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Hi can anyone help and let me know if I can tow my swift Charissa 535 with a Ford Focus 2 liter auto. Any help will be appreciated
Thanks. Helen


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We need to know the weights of the car and caravan to give any meaningful advice. We need the max weight (MTPLM) of the caravan, the kerb weight of the car, the towing limit of the car and do you have a post 1997 licence? Come back with some more information and we'll be able to help you.

Rob


PersonOctavia4x4
13/10/2016 at 10:35pm
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The Charisma 535 has a mtplm of 1,322kg (check your caravan plate to confirm). To give you an idea, my caravan has a mtplm of 1,318kg, car kerbweight 1,495kg which gives a towing ratio of 88%. The combination can be towed on a 'B' driving licence, car GVW 2,095kg + caravan = 3,413kg so under 3,500kg.

As above give your weights.

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PersonRob and Tina
13/10/2016 at 10:44pm
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There must be several different models of the caravan depending on the year of manufacture. There are lots of different variants on the Focus too, hatchback or estate, petrol or diesel, all with different weights and limits. Some Focus models can only tow 1200kg so without all the details we can only guess at the correct situation.

Rob


Personhst4567
13/10/2016 at 11:06pm
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Hi everyone. I have had my caravan for a good few years now. It's a 2008 model. I tow it with a Kia Sorento but want to downsize my car if possible. I don't want to get rid of my caravan. I have the figures for caravan but wanted a 2 litre TDI auto focus around 2012 ish. Is there any way of attaching a photo on here ?


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sorry but that doesn't answer the question really, did you pass your driving test after 1997? if so that puts a limit on things,

to attach photos you need to have a photobucket or similar account then you can just copy and paste the link for each photo


Personhst4567
14/10/2016 at 7:03am
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Hi yes I passed my test pre 1997 so no problems there. My caravan is 1330kg but thought someone might tow with a focus that could help
Thanks. Helen


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14/10/2016 at 7:40am
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Thanks for the information, I have to go out now but I'll check the car specs and get back to you in a couple of hours.

Rob


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14/10/2016 at 8:48am
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According to Parkers a Focus 2.0 TDCi Titanium Powershift hatchback made between Feb 2011 and August 2013 has a kerbweight of 1461kg and a max tow of 1500kg.
This would give you a tow match around 91%.

Sorry if it sounded like we were asking a lot of questions but at the start of this thread we had no idea of the weight of your caravan or the model of Focus or your driving licence so couldn't answer your question.

Rob


Personhst4567
14/10/2016 at 11:22am
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Hi rob. Thanks for that info. So I would have no problem towing with a focus in those year bracket. Thanks again for all your help. Regards. Helen


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PersonRob and Tina
14/10/2016 at 11:30am
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You're welcome Helen.

We towed just under 1200kg with a 2013 1.6 diesel Focus estate and it was ok but could have done with a bit more power (and an auto gearbox) to make it a better towcar. We had previously towed with a Galaxy with the same engine and auto box that you are considering and that was a fantastic tow car. Our Focus was only 115 bhp and the 2.0 is 140 bhp so it should be pretty good for towing. Go for a Titanium model as that has cruise control which is great for towing long distances.

Rob


Personhst4567
14/10/2016 at 11:53am
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Hi Rob. Thanks for all that info. Yes def go for titanium maybe even an x lol. I do love my cruise control and would really miss it if I never had it. Thanks again for your time in helping me
Helen


PersonOctavia4x4
14/10/2016 at 12:36pm
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Quote: Originally posted by hst4567 on 13/10/2016
Hi everyone. I have had my caravan for a good few years now. It's a 2008 model. I tow it with a Kia Sorento but want to downsize my car if possible. I don't want to get rid of my caravan. I have the figures for caravan but wanted a 2 litre TDI auto focus around 2012 ish. Is there any way of attaching a photo on here ?


You need to have an Flickr account (or other) they are free, upload your photo's from your computer, then copy your photo and paste into the forum posat picture icon, press OK and photo in forum. Easy





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