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Feb 9th, 2019, 13:49 | #1 |
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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
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Feb 10th, 2019, 20:03 | #2 |
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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.
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Feb 10th, 2019, 21:28 | #3 |
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Thanks Tannaton, something I hadn't considered
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Feb 14th, 2019, 11:49 | #4 |
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Is the nose weight ok on the v50
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Feb 25th, 2019, 06:59 | #5 |
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I think the nose weight is ok on the V50 but we paid the extra and went for an XC90 in the end. Means I've got to do the b+e test as the combined weight is over the limits for my driving licence but I always planned to do that at some point anyway
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