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Don't know, but I wouldn't fancy trying it!!

Lexie

Why are some people so negative ??

We have been through a similar scenario to you. Last year we decided we wanted a a caravan. At the time, we had an 03 rover 45 1.4. It was a company car so we had no choice over the car and certainly didn't have money for both caravan and new car of our own. We did lots of research and visited a few dealers. Now I appreciate the safety aspect of caravanning etc but one dealer just shrugged us off and said there is no way we would be able to pull a caravan with the 45. We really had our hearts set on caravanning and left this certain place feeling as though we had just been kicked in the stomach. He said we wouldn't get a van within the towing limits and if we did it would be so sluggish and no good at all. However, we pursued the matter and after numerous emails, another local dealer got back to us and helped us out. He said new cars are able to tow, just don't expect miracles. We eventually bought our 97 Sterling europa and yes the car towed fine. Admittedly it wasn't the fastest and looking back now we are pleased we have since had it changed to a 2.0 diesel but I repeat it towed fine and comfortably. We have just been to France and the towing was such a difference with the diesel but with the 1.4 as we had never towed before, had nothing to compare it to but honestly it wasn't painful in the slightest.We are going to Spain in August. I can now appreciate that for that distance the 1.4 would not have been any good but for shorter journeys etc it was absolutely fine. I sound like I am on my soapbox now don't I but I get annoyed when people sl*g off rovers. We love our new one and have also bought a v reg 200 a couple of weeks agoas a runaround. I also get annoyed when you are criticised because you haven't got asuper duper machine for towing. It's not everyone that wants one or who can afford one.

Quote: Originally posted by wildie on 10/06/2005

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click this and it may help you see the limit of your car.
oh and a 45 is not a 25 is it.


Post last edited on 10/06/2005 00:28:19

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Not going to sl*g off Rover before I start!!

Just to say we had an 1993 Elddis Hurricane XL with hot water, space heater, shower, cassette toilet - and it weighed 850kg (ish) unladen. When we upgraded to a newer van we found that they were generally much heavier - so you might want to look at older caravans? Just an idea for finding a light(er) weight 'van.

Good luck!

Lisa Jane

Quote: Originally posted by brightredrover on 10/06/2005

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Well said PHilDG if only everyone had the fair attitude and honest opinions not like Wildie. We were merely trying to help we had been through a similar sort of scenario and were grateful for any help we could receive when we started out. A blunt comment is just of no use neither is the sharp attitude. So no I wont get over it. Life is too short to be dishing out comments like yours.

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Enough said, back to the question.  Cheers  Ratty

Quote: Originally posted by specialtec on 09/06/2005

Hi Does anyone tow with a Rover 25.  We have one it is a 1.4 petrol.  We know we can tow up to a maximum of 1000kg but is it any good at it?  Any help gratefully received as trying to find lightweight caravan with all amenities, needle and haystack spring to mind!!