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Jun 22nd, 2012, 15:08 | #1 | |
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V70 Towing quries
After consulting the caravan Club technical dept I was advised/informed the 2005 V70 D5 has a towing limit of 1800kgs. But the kerbside weight is only 1710kgs so obtaining 85% is 1453kgs. My new caravan is 1600 kgs fully laden All this technical !!! is also doing my head in and I possibly like many others would like to get things straight.
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Nov 4th, 2010, 11:55 | #2 |
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I was looking to buy an S80 (2.4D) until I noticed that the recommended noseweight limit at that time was 75kg. Harratts then sourced a same-year D5 (also geartronic) for me which had a stated 90kg noseweight. I see that the literature now rates both MY07 models at 90kg, which makes sense as it seems that the cars are identical- except for a little de-tuning on the 2.4D. The issue for me is being able to justify the weights to VOSA if pulled-over.....
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Feb 20th, 2012, 20:13 | #3 |
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Xc60 and towing
Help,just looking at buying a new xc60 se lux premium. I tow a bailey unicorn Valencia .just read threads that I may get an issue with this car towing my van.anyone out there towing with this Volvo model? I am new to the forum so apologies if this is in the wrong place!
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Jun 22nd, 2012, 15:39 | #4 | |
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Hi Africaman.
This info may be of some use to you. In Jan 2012 I bought/acquired delivery of my Pegasus 2 Verona which weighs in at 1600kgs when its fully loaded (weighbridge tested). Bailey provide (In Brochure an MTPLM of 1490kg). Now I am currently using a 2005 Volvo V70 D5 SE estate and even after talking to the caravan club I personally still feel uneasy at towing with the V70 specs. Your Unicorn Valencia has an MTPLM of 1565kg (Bailey quoted). I dont think I need to add any more other than consider the Kia Sorrento range. Im also new to the forum so I hope I am not to late. Quote:
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Dec 12th, 2012, 09:38 | #5 |
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Hi Madant,
What is your vans plated MTPLM? Isn't it illegal to tow above the plated MTPLM? So if yours is that much above the brochure figure aren't you risking a problem if stopped by VOSA? I know they will deduct your noseweight from MTPLM and some say the axles rating is the absolute max weight allowed, but as the Design Authority for the van I believe the makers MTPLM is the legal maximum. As for the 85% guide its good for new caravanners but with the suspension and braking of most modern cars towing above 85% should not cause stability problems providing the van and car are loaded properly, noseweight is correct and tyres at the right pressures.
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Dec 12th, 2012, 13:36 | #7 |
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Oh dear i might be a bit optmistic towing 1 tonne trailer with 2 tonne digger on the back tows it fine does hit the fuel economy a bit.
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