V70 D5 Towing 1630KG?

[Cannondale]

Hi, new here just doing a bit of research for a new towcar.

We have a 1635kg (max plated) single axel caravan and need a new towcar.

Been looking around and like the look of a V70 D5, on paper it will tow our van no problem but it is not a perfect match at 94%.

Has anyone got any first hand experance at these weights with a V70?

Maybe an AWD would be better but there are not many to be had, not too keen on the XC70 either.

Thanks Richard...

[outnumbered]

If its a twin axle it would be more stable.I tow at 1700kg and the car feels comfortable with that weight .I did have mine remaped as I felt it did struggle on setting off until it got going now its not a issue.
Mike

[S60D5-185]

Originally Posted by outnumbered

I felt i did struggle on setting off until i got going now its not a issue.
Mike

Bit like you on a morning Vic when you get out of bed!

Tarquin

[TheRapidRooster]

Originally Posted by outnumbered

If its a twin axle it would be more stable.I tow at 1700kg and the car feels comfortable with that weight .I did have mine remaped as I felt it did struggle on setting off until it got going now its not a issue.
Mike

Hi Mike. Does the re-map really give the benefits claimed and is it the better way to go with the D5. Mine is a 2005 (05) SE Geartronic.
What are the implications with insurance and "modifications" or is it seen as a friendly one!!??
I have yet to tow with mine as I only got it in the middle of June and a move from West Lancashire into Northumberland has curtailed going away with the caravan.


Regards,

John.

[outnumbered]

Hi John.
there is a subtle difference with the map on i do not now have to give it that little extra.as for insurance i have informed them and it cost me in the region of £70,some will not insure if its over 20%of the original bhp as for extra MPG i have never tested what i am getting,the extra BHP is very good and puts the boost in early.
mike

[kevinstewart]

i have a 1600k caravan and a v70 se d5 2004 tows it no problem at all , we towed it from newcastle to south wales early summer and to isle of sky late summer doing over 3000 miles in the process and returning30 to 35 mpg on average and thats with a sail boat and allthe kit on the roof to lol

[Westyman]

I have a 2010 V70 D5 AWD Geartronic. I tow a MPLW 1800kg van though it's not loaded to that, but if it was I'm at upper 90s%.
Performance-wise it's fine, towed over the Vosges in France easily. It does feel a little twitchy, as did the one tow I did with the previous 1500kg MPLW 'van, so tend to hover around the 55-58mph when towing which is fine but I'm retired and have a different concept of time.......