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kinza123

27/1/2018 at 4:14pm
Location: Nottingham
Outfit: Hyundai i30 se and Bailey Ranger 460 2

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Well, we thought about giving up, the car was costing money in repairs and the van was a 4 berth for 2 of us.
So we changed the car for a more economical choice with the hope it would tow a lightweight van, according to the websites it should do.
I was sceptical and panicky but today we picked the van up and towed home.
Went well, hubby said it felt good, and 32.2 mpg.
Looking forward to weekends away now!

Geoff48

27/1/2018 at 4:34pm
Location: Bolton
Outfit: Avondale Dart 510 5

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Good to hear, The worst mpg I had towing was with a 1.8 petrol Mondeo, years ago in France 25mpg, I always seemed to be driving into headwinds. The best I've had towing was in the Netherlands with a 2.00 Mondeo tdci when I managed over 40mpg, the hills, wind direction and driving style makes a big difference.Hope you have many happy outings with your new van

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blueexpo97

28/1/2018 at 7:04am
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Great news.

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shaggy2000

29/1/2018 at 1:01pm
Location: County Durham
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Quote: Originally posted by Geoff48 on 27/1/2018
Good to hear, The worst mpg I had towing was with a 1.8 petrol Mondeo, years ago in France 25mpg, I always seemed to be driving into headwinds. The best I've had towing was in the Netherlands with a 2.00 Mondeo tdci when I managed over 40mpg, the hills, wind direction and driving style makes a big difference.Hope you have many happy outings with your new van

I agree on the headwind comment, I was in Cornwall last year and had a headwind for what seemed like three hours or so. My fuel economy dropped like a stone and for a while I considered stopping for a break just so I didn't empty my fuel tank.

richardandjo2010

29/1/2018 at 5:07pm
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Good luck with the van, we have a small car too and we notice a drop in mpg when towing but on the plus side we get it back and more solo

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kinza123

29/1/2018 at 6:18pm
Location: Nottingham
Outfit: Hyundai i30 se and Bailey Ranger 460 2

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Well I only do short distances to work and the road tax is £20 a year, so I'm very happy.

boris54

30/1/2018 at 2:07pm
Location: lancashire
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With regret through medical conditions I have had to give up towing my van. My terrano has been sold. Just my TEC travel king to sell now.

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foxylady2

10/3/2018 at 7:07pm
Location: warrington
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Hi we are looking at a Hyundai for a tow car, what model is yours?

Many thanks
Sue

boris54

11/3/2018 at 5:49pm
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Hi it's a 2004 510 tdf travel king.

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