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PersonHellohello
28/1/2020 at 8:39pm
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Quote: Originally posted by blueexpo97 on 28/1/2020
Are you in the motor trade?


Nope


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But you can still tow a 750kg caravan behind a vechiel that weighs 3500kg.


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Quote: Originally posted by Bennythebal on 24/2/2020
But you can still tow a 750kg caravan behind a vechiel that weighs 3500kg.


I always like to have plenty in reserve, which is why I tow my caravan weighing only around a ton fully loaded, with a Nissan X Trail which could tow a much bigger van. I also use it to tow my little trailer that I use to take stuff to the tip. Only danger with that is of me forgetting its there as I can neither feel or see it.

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Quote: Originally posted by Hellohello on 27/1/2020
15 minutes work with a ratchet and my third row was out. Excellent 5 seater now, everything chucked in the back, no dramas

Rear seats are very heavy, me and my dad managed it just fine though :)


Be cautious! That may invalidate your insurance if not notified to your insurer! Removing fixed seats (as opposed to those that can be removed as part of the manufacturers specification) probably amounts to a 'modification'! Insurers love to invoke 'un-notified modifications' clauses to limit or even deny you cover in the case of a claim!


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According to one review I found.

"The strong 2.5-litre diesel engine makes light work of motorways and means that the i800 can tow up to 2300kg (braked towing weight) with a manual gearbox"

Hence (once you have passed the B+E test) you can tow almost any conventional caravan you might come across.
Do note however that hauling a large caravan can be a different prospect than the neat little trailer used in the B+E test.

Buying second hand (especially when it's your first try at caravanning) is good advice. You will have a much better idea of what does and does not work for you after you have some trips away under your belt. If you should decide that your first choice of van layout isn't ideal for your family, you wouldn't lose too much when changing vans.

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