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Alec Dawe · Dec 19th, 2006, 07:55

I towed a lightweight 5 berth (just under 1 tonne fully laden) with a 1600 Mondeo. Weight ratios were OK for the 85% rule, but it was a real struggle round the peak district, and we soon gave up with that car. 1800 Mondeo (these were company cars, so not a lot of choice at that time) was marginally better, then I got a 1.9 Diesel Galaxy, and towing problems became a thing of the past, and I have not gone back to petrol for a "main" car since.
Its all the torque that makes life so much easier!

I would not be happy towing anything much above a camping trailer with a 1600, 440.

Dec 19th, 2006, 07:55	#14
Alec Dawe Former Support Team Last Online: Jan 26th, 2024 11:26 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nr Norwich	I towed a lightweight 5 berth (just under 1 tonne fully laden) with a 1600 Mondeo. Weight ratios were OK for the 85% rule, but it was a real struggle round the peak district, and we soon gave up with that car. 1800 Mondeo (these were company cars, so not a lot of choice at that time) was marginally better, then I got a 1.9 Diesel Galaxy, and towing problems became a thing of the past, and I have not gone back to petrol for a "main" car since. Its all the torque that makes life so much easier! I would not be happy towing anything much above a camping trailer with a 1600, 440. __________________ Alec. (My other car is a WD 2-10-0)