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Subject Topic: TOWING wieght of scienic. Post Reply Post New Topic
Personjeff bakewell
25/7/2019 at 1:43pm
 Location: worcester
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Hi all, I've got a 2000 1.6 renault senic with max tow of 1100kg.. could anyone recommend a caravan that would be ok for this car/psv. I did have a trailer tent (camborne). this was ok but the memshaib now want a few creature comforts in OUR old age. Bear in mind I've only got what I got for the camper plus a couple of hundred. All replies treated with respect. JEFF

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PersonRob and Tina
25/7/2019 at 3:26pm
 Location: Royal Forest of Dean
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I would double check the towing weight carefully, Renault are notorious for providing confusing towing information. You may only be allowed to tow 1100kg if the car is empty, every kilo you add to the car will decrease the caravan weight by a kilo. Check the weight plate on the car and the handbook.

It's difficult to recommend a caravan to fit your budget as we have no idea what your budget is however as you are looking for a very light caravan it would be worth looking at Freedom caravans as they have a low weight. Also have a look at outfits from the eighties as they were fairly light as they didn't have all the gadgets that newer vans have.

If you have a look at caravanfinder and similar websites you should be able to search for vans by price and weight.

Rob


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Personjeff bakewell
25/7/2019 at 6:04pm
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Hi Rob and Tina, most greatfull for your input. All 1.6 scenics seem to be in the 1250/1300kg range (braked).

In the hand book max permissible towing weight driver only 1300, other cases(?) 1000..
total train weight 2750..
kerb weight without driver 1235kg..
with my basic maths that leaves 1500kg spare ??. with fuel me and the boss plus clothes Etc that may leave me 1000kg that I can tow. I however bow to higher knowledge. regards JEFF

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Personnavver
25/7/2019 at 7:33pm
 Location: West country
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You sound like you have it about right there Jeff.

If there is only the 2 of you, you should be able to get a fairly light 2 berth around 1000kg MTPLM especially if it's a bit older as it probably will have to be to suit your budget.


Personjeff bakewell
26/7/2019 at 7:13am
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Most helpfull, many thanks,JEFF

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Personrose+max
27/7/2019 at 6:19pm
 Location: Nottingham
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If you want a 2 birth and your not bothered about age the Elddis Wisp 350/2 is an ideal low weight caravan. Although they are a bit like hens teeth to get hold of. I sold my Wisp 350/2 in February after 9 years, it took 4 hours to sell and gone.I towed with my Citroen Picasso which has the same towing capacity as your Renault.

Other than that as
Ron& Tina said the Freedom caravans, although they can be a bit pricey.



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Personjeff bakewell
27/7/2019 at 7:00pm
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Hi Rose, Like you say the wisp would be nice. Missed a good one 2 months ago, went for £260 at a local auction field, WELl miffed. I'll keep looking I'm in no rush. Also loookin at folding caravans, Hell the hold their prices though. Many thanks for talking to me. JEFF

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