V50 Tow Car

MikeS100 · Feb 9th, 2019, 14:49

Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone uses a V50 D5 auto as a tow car? Thinking of getting a 2007/2008 one to replace our 1999 V70. The V50 is a little bit lighter apparently but only 100kg and our caravan is only 1250kg fully loaded so weight ratio should be ok. Just thought I would check on here in case there is a reason why we shouldn't get a V50.

Thanks,

Mike

Tannaton · Feb 10th, 2019, 21:03

Weight wise you will be fine and of course the D5 is a great towing donkey.

The only slight point I would make is the V50 sits quite low, especially when heavily loaded. Not so good if you tend to use "rural" campsites.

MikeS100 · Feb 10th, 2019, 22:28

Thanks Tannaton, something I hadn't considered

Oldbrook · Feb 14th, 2019, 12:49

Is the nose weight ok on the v50

Feb 9th, 2019, 14:49	#1
MikeS100 Premier Member Last Online: Feb 12th, 2019 14:30 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sevenoaks	V50 Tow Car Hi all, Just wondering if anyone uses a V50 D5 auto as a tow car? Thinking of getting a 2007/2008 one to replace our 1999 V70. The V50 is a little bit lighter apparently but only 100kg and our caravan is only 1250kg fully loaded so weight ratio should be ok. Just thought I would check on here in case there is a reason why we shouldn't get a V50. Thanks, Mike __________________ 1999 V70 TDi (auto) 2002 C70 T5 GT Convertible (manual)

Feb 10th, 2019, 21:03	#2
Tannaton Premier Member Last Online: Today 00:46 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	Weight wise you will be fine and of course the D5 is a great towing donkey. The only slight point I would make is the V50 sits quite low, especially when heavily loaded. Not so good if you tend to use "rural" campsites. __________________ 2012 V40 SE, 2008 XC70 D5 SE Sport, 2007 V50 2.0D SE, 2003 XC90 D5 SE, 2009 Ford Ranger SC, 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Feb 10th, 2019, 22:28	#3
MikeS100 Premier Member Last Online: Feb 12th, 2019 14:30 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sevenoaks	Thanks Tannaton, something I hadn't considered __________________ 1999 V70 TDi (auto) 2002 C70 T5 GT Convertible (manual)

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Feb 14th, 2019, 12:49	#4
Oldbrook VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:54 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Peterborough	Is the nose weight ok on the v50

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