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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!
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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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29/1/2018 at 1:01pm
Location: County Durham
Outfit: Explore 304
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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.
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29/1/2018 at 5:07pm
Location: essex
Outfit: Swift Challenger 570
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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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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.
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30/1/2018 at 2:07pm
Location: lancashire
Outfit: r
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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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10/3/2018 at 7:07pm
Location: warrington
Outfit: pennine pathfinder
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Hi we are looking at a Hyundai for a tow car, what model is yours?
Many thanks
Sue
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11/3/2018 at 5:49pm
Location: lancashire
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Hi it's a 2004 510 tdf travel king.
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