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Lo peeps....got my heart set on a second hand caravan for weekend breaks for wife and two kids....trouble is my wife just got a company car ( focus ) and i ave to sell my tdi golf. i know the golf would tow far better than the focci but i need to get rid of the golf as i owe finance on it. therefor i intend to tow with the focus i`m also aware that i`m limited by kerb weight of the focci but is it a pipe dream to tow with a 1.6 petrol or a possibility but just slow and sore on the juice?

any advise would be appreciated!!

Marky

Hi Welcome

Depends on the caravan you choose. Someone posted this link last week, put in the make and model of your car and caravan, and it will give you the outfit match.

http://www.whattowcar.com/

HTH

Paul

hi look at GOING CARAVANS these are very light ie.going 450.

http://www.whattowcar.com/ says 82% match..but check this yourself for safety.

Quote: Originally posted by michael on 29/1/2006

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hi look at GOING CARAVANS these are very light ie.going 450.

http://www.whattowcar.com/ says 82% match..but check this yourself for safety.

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Hi there

We already had a focus 1.6 petrol and couldnt afford to change both car and purchase caravan ..... but ..... last May, quite by fluke we were so lucky in finding an ABI 400D Sprinter, year 2000.  Everything on the tow check lit up green so we were away.  Used it for couple of locallish weekends last year and our holidays in Devon and York.  Towed brilliant, really pleased.  Good luck.

Quote: Originally posted by markysparky on 29/1/2006

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Lo peeps....got my heart set on a second hand caravan for weekend breaks for wife and two kids....trouble is my wife just got a company car ( focus ) and i ave to sell my tdi golf. i know the golf would tow far better than the focci but i need to get rid of the golf as i owe finance on it. therefor i intend to tow with the focus i`m also aware that i`m limited by kerb weight of the focci but is it a pipe dream to tow with a 1.6 petrol or a possibility but just slow and sore on the juice?

any advise would be appreciated!!

Marky

Post last edited on 29/01/2006 07:23:01

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Hi Marky, There are several vans that you could tow as already mentioned, I myself tow with a 1.6 petrol and find it copes very well in all conditions, ok so the fuel gauge goes down faster with the van on the back but still manages about 65% of the normal running cost. Having travelled along a good selection of roads, from single track to motorway, I can say that we have never had any problems.
Its all down to the match of your van and car, if you stick to the manufacturer's stated limit or the 85% rule then it should not be a problem.

Happy caravanning!

many thanks for all the replies...........great site btw.......seems to be a real community spirit among fellow vanners.........i learned loads from reading posts..

Hi Marky, scuse my ignorance, welcome to ukcampsite.co.uk. Yes there is a great feeling of community as well as great advice and everything else that makes ukcampsite.co.uk unique, never be afraid to either ask about something or help others with an answer or by pointing them in the right direction, that is what it is all about, have fun, and enjoy!