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14/10/2007 at 4:53pm
 Location: Maldon Essex
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Hello all I need help,lol, We bought a new car earlier this year just a 1.6i xsara picasso and now we have been thining about getting a caravan but I am horrified to find out that we can only tow a max 900kg limit Is there such a caravan that is in this weight range as we need a 4 berth aswell ??????


14/10/2007 at 5:11pm
 Location: Maldon Essex
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I just found the answer to my question on a website and there is no such van at that weight range  so looks like we will have to stick to camping for a few years untill we can get a new car again111


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14/10/2007 at 5:25pm
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Hi Selued

All is not lost.

I have a friend with a Picasso, they have a folding camper, which to all intents and purposes is a caravan.

He has the added bonus of being able to store it in his garage.

Have a word on the FC forum.

HTH

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14/10/2007 at 6:20pm
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If you look at older caravans they were much lighter. I used to have a 1991 Sprite Musketeer 4 berth that was 900 Kgs Max weight. It's from the mid 90s onwards that they have started to get heavier.

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14/10/2007 at 7:00pm
 Location: Cheshire
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My Adria 400b is within your weight limit. It's a 1991, basic model i.e. no cooker, shower or hot water but it does have an electric flush loo, 3 way fridge, 4 ring hob & grill. It's a 4 berth (big double at front, single and bunk at rear) In my opinion it needs the extra space that the awning provides for any stay longer than a weekend. We love ours, tows like a dream, easy to move if you have to push it around.
Don't dismiss any of these lighter weight 'oldies' they're definitely worth a look.


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14/10/2007 at 7:45pm
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I had a 91 compass omega 400-4  that was about 900


14/10/2007 at 7:46pm
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the 900kg limit is wrong--the car weighs 1215kg so even sticking to the 85% rule (which is not a legal requirement, just a guide)your max caravan weight is 1032kg--if you look in your car handbook it will give the the makers max towing weight--the Xsara Picasso is a popular towcar--

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14/10/2007 at 7:51pm
 Location: Bristol
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See here for towing weights http://www.cuddles.abelgratis.net/citroen.htm#xsarapic05

atb

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14/10/2007 at 7:56pm
 Location: Derbyshire
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Hi or look HERE for more details

Kerb Weight, kg
1240
Gross Weight, kg
1800
Towing Limits, kg
1300

 



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14/10/2007 at 8:12pm
 Location: Maldon Essex
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Getting confused now . users manual says 900kg and so do some websites but some say 1300kg

.Is limit of 900kg going on the cars weight unlaidened ? does that make a difference ?

sorry  to sound dumb but i am new to this 17



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14/10/2007 at 8:18pm
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I would stick to what your hand book says , if you want to be doubley sure check with Citroen .

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14/10/2007 at 8:36pm
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1300kg is correct its on the Citroen website here sure your looking at the right handbook? 900kg is wrong

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14/10/2007 at 9:06pm
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elddis wisp 4 berth is only about 900 

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15/10/2007 at 11:29am
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15/10/2007 at 12:21pm
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My Elldis was so close to my old Xantia's max towing weight I had to weigh all our kit as it was getting loaded,

85% is a guide line. I think from memory my fully laden weight for the above was about 93%. Under no circumstances should the van exceed the car.

 



15/10/2007 at 11:09pm
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Don't forget that your max tow weight will be when you have everything in it, so you have to allow for that, and also you are always advised to tow at 85% of the max towing weight, so it looks like you will need to change your car.  That's why lots of people have the 4 x 4 's who tow caravans.  Expensive but necessary!



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