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I'm thinking of changing my van to a Lunar Zenith 6 2008, as the one I have now feels too heavy for the vehicle I drive.

As some of you already know I've had a few problems with my current van as its 93% of the tow weight and the car isnt coping very well.

Would I be better with this one and will it be within the limits?

As I've a full washroom with a walk in cubicle shower at the moment that I love, how will I cope with the one the zenith has? Any suggestions, are they ok etc?

 i hope this helps ...

Specifications Year: 2008 Make: LUNAR Model: ZENITH 6 Berth: 6 Weights Unladen Weight: 1059Kg (20.86 CWT) User Payload: 241Kg (4.75 CWT) MTPLM: 1300Kg (25.61 CWT) Measurements Internal Length: 5.51m (18´ 1.09") Width: 2.16m (7´ 1.1")
   

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The towing capability for the Hyundai Tucson - 2.0 CRDi VGT [2WD] with a Lunar Zenith 6:

Performance on levelled roads Top speed Usability 6th gear Acceleration and take over

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Thanks both - again! One of these days I will get it right. I'm having to sell the van I have because its doing the car no good at all and the lunar seems the best way to go.

I will have to go and check both weights on the plates on the van and car, as whenever I go on these so called towing sites I can never establish the correct model of car either.

I think though after all the towing hassle I've had, I "might" be going the right direction with it now.

From what you have told us and from what we have assumed, the Lunar certainly sounds sounds the better way to go.  Good luck and keep us posted, Helen.

Best wishes,

I have found out now that the van is 1305kg, but my car I've still no idea. The plate on one side states the tyre pressures an on the other side, its written in japanese!!!

It does give some figures though, the top one being 2050kg followed by 3450kg, then 1170kg and finally 1100kg. Now if anyone can translate that for me, then your a "gud un"!!

It does not explain what any of these mean.

Quote: Originally posted by helen8785 on 20/6/2010

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I have found out now that the van is 1305kg, but my car I've still no idea. The plate on one side states the tyre pressures an on the other side, its written in japanese!!!

It does give some figures though, the top one being 2050kg followed by 3450kg, then 1170kg and finally 1100kg. Now if anyone can translate that for me, then your a "gud un"!!

It does not explain what any of these mean.

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Hi Helen.  Sorry, but these numbers don't mean anything to me.  Unless anyone else can come up with the answer, I suggest you ring Hyundai and ask them.  Alternatively, copy these figure in a question to them from their website (here) and see what they say.  If you supply the VIN number of the car they should be able to tell you specifically which model you have, and therefore should be able to give you the kerbside weight and the maximum towing weight.

All the best - sorry I can't think of anything else at the moment.

Not being able to read Japanese, I can only suggest

Max Gross Weight of the car

Max Train Weight

Max front axle

Max rear axle

Jim

Thanks to you both, arent I a pain in the ......?

I will contact them, thats the best bet.

:)

Quote: Originally posted by Greendemon315 on 21/6/2010

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Not being able to read Japanese, I can only suggest

Max Gross Weight of the car

Max Train Weight

Max front axle

Max rear axle

Jim

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Quote: Originally posted by helen8785 on 21/6/2010

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Thanks to you both, arent I a pain in the ......?

I will contact them, thats the best bet.

:)

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Hey Matty - that is great! The abbey I have now at 1468kg is just too heavy then but the Lunar is 1350kg, so I will be fine.

Phew!

Thanks all. As of tomorrow I will be safer on the road with my new (to me) Lunar.

Remember Helen, that the maximum towable weight is much higher than the 85% of kerbweight recommended by the Caravan Clubs and other organisations for safety.  If you look at the list provided by Michael, before, there are only 2 Tucsons on the list with a maximum towing weight of 1400kg: the 2 litre, 2 wheel drive (first in production 2007); and the 2 litre, 2wd CRTD Auto.  The first has a Kerbweight of 1537kg (so 85% = 1306kg), and the second has a Kerbweight of 1616kg (so 85% = 1373 kg).  As you van has a MPTLM of 1305kg, in both cases you will be within the safety guidelines for the vehicle (but see below - the bit in green italics).

The way I understand it is that the maximum towable weight is what the car is capable of pulling rather than what it is necessarily safe to pull.  In considering the safety angle, then the 85% of kerbside weight is the 'generally accepted guide'.  As I have said, if we have correctly identified your car from Michaels list then you should be OK, no problem.  Always beware of the dealer who says, words to the effect, 'Nah, you wont have any trouble pulling the caravan with that'.  Unless he quotes the figures, he is unlikely to know for sure - his prime objective will be to make a sale.

'Officially' I would still say check the car kerbside weight with the manufacturer.  Being cautious, this is what I would do.  After saying that, from the information we have, all the pointers tell us that you are probably within the 85% safety guidelines if the van is 1305kg.  However, one of your posts puts the MPTLM of your van as 1350kg.  If this is the case you would may not be within the 85% safety guidelines, if your vehicle is the first of the two mentioned above, although still legal to tow - just be very careful.

Hope this is helpful, Helen.

Best wishes

Thanks David, I've emailed the manufacturer now, after visiting the dealer today and not being helped at all!!

I've got my new van, it was advertised as 1350kg, but according to the Lunar book its 1300kg.

So, as long as my car will pull those weights I'll be ok, just watch this space.

But, I did tow it today on the m-way and it was sooooooooo much lighter than the Abbey.

I'm ok!

Van weighs 1537kg and the van is 1300kg so I'm 6kg under the 85%,

Thank god I've got it right!!

Thanks for your help guys.