Towing outfit thread?

CPH · Jun 8th, 2013, 20:53

Don't know what other members think but would a sticky thread on towing outfits be of any use?

Members could post details of their tow car and trailer/caravan with weights etc and more importantly a brief report on how the outfit performs and any issues they've experienced.

It may be of help to other members thinking of acquiring a caravan/trailer.

I know there are other websites out there that will give you details on max towing weights and theoretical outfit performance for your chosen car/caravan/trailer etc but there's nowt quite like first hand experience to draw on.

What does everyone else think?

I would offer to go first but seeing as I only towed my shed of a 'van about 8 miles from its previous owner I can't say much at the moment.

stuartggray · Jun 8th, 2013, 21:37

V70 petrol 140 hp Torslanda 2001 - Swift Corvette 1990 950kg max laden weight - Goes like the clappers. Starts snaking at 85mph in a sidewind. ;-)

DarkendViper · Jul 5th, 2013, 09:15

2002 V70 t5 towing an abbey county somerset 1100kg max laden weight, no issues with gaining speed!

lyron · Jul 5th, 2013, 09:42

landrover discovery series 1 300 tdi.pulling an elldiss odessy 4 berth caravan
pulls like a dream and no problems yet.
with about 40 years experience of tin tenting i have not found owt to beat it for towing . max limit for towing is three tons so we have a way to go yet.

ron.

GJB · Jul 5th, 2013, 20:01

XC90 R design 2010 towing a Lunar Quasar 544 2012 tows like a dream easy to forget it is there.

sykes · Jul 15th, 2013, 13:10

Does anyone still tow with an old volvo like mine. Wanting to update caravan from old Adria and am confused with towing information as to what is a safe weight i.e MPTLM will be safe for me to tow. All information appreciated.

gillberry · Jul 15th, 2013, 13:29

We occasionally tow our caravan with our 1968 Amazon estate but as our caravan is a 1967 Cheltenham we can't help much .

DC850 · Jul 15th, 2013, 13:42

Hi Sykes,
I have just stop (last year) towing with my 850 SE 2.0ltr (LPG) Auto 1994 (207K). I now use a 1999 Grand Cherokee. The main reason for upgrade to 4x4 was I use CL sites mainly and the wet weather caused concern (but never stuck) with the front wheel 850. I still use the 850 as my daily car and still use to tow sometimes.

The Maximum towing is 1600Kg but the kerbweight is around 1475Kg. I have a 1400kg caravan 2006 Elddis Sunseeker 484. The Volvo was at 95%-96% and could tow the van without issue but suffered due to the 95% when lorrys went passed, as long as I keep to 55 and the awning in the car this was not an issue. The outfit could accelerate up at 15% hill without difficult so there is plently of power there.

To answer your question of safe MPTLM if new to caravanning do not go above the 85% which would mean 1250kg to be your safe MPTLM

Hope this helps and happy caravanning

sykes · Jul 15th, 2013, 14:04

Hi thanks DC850, the car we have is a 2.5. We have towed an old abbey "cambridge" i think it was and our van now is an adria optima. We were thinking of getting a sterling eccles topaz mptlm 1366 which comes in at 92.4% do you think this would be a problem. Otherwise looks like being a sprite sportstyle which comes in at 78.9% but is a little smaller in length and mptlm of 1167. Both these vans are two berth end washroom types. Just the sprite is bit more basic. Only worried cos the other two vans we had were quite old and inexpensive but the ones we looking at are nearer £10,000 mark so want to be safe

xc70jason · Jul 15th, 2013, 18:34

Hi,you'll be fine with those ratio's

Good luck in choosing your next tin tent

Jason

Jun 8th, 2013, 20:53	#1
CPH Senior Member Last Online: Dec 10th, 2020 09:39 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Caldicot	Towing outfit thread? Don't know what other members think but would a sticky thread on towing outfits be of any use? Members could post details of their tow car and trailer/caravan with weights etc and more importantly a brief report on how the outfit performs and any issues they've experienced. It may be of help to other members thinking of acquiring a caravan/trailer. I know there are other websites out there that will give you details on max towing weights and theoretical outfit performance for your chosen car/caravan/trailer etc but there's nowt quite like first hand experience to draw on. What does everyone else think? I would offer to go first but seeing as I only towed my shed of a 'van about 8 miles from its previous owner I can't say much at the moment. __________________ Where are we going and why are we in this hand basket?

Jun 8th, 2013, 21:37	#2
stuartggray StuartGray Last Online: Dec 14th, 2021 14:56 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dunfermline	V70 petrol 140 hp Torslanda 2001 - Swift Corvette 1990 950kg max laden weight - Goes like the clappers. Starts snaking at 85mph in a sidewind. ;-) __________________ Present - 2001 V70 Torslanda, Vida/Dice owner Past - 1986 740 GL Estate 4 Speed O/D 2.3l Past - 1990 740 SE Saloon 5 Speed 2.0l Past - 1991 740 GL Estate Auto 2.0l Past - 1985 240 GL Estate 5 Speed 2.3l

Jul 5th, 2013, 09:42	#4
lyron Premier Member Last Online: May 4th, 2020 10:57 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ibstock liectershire	landrover discovery series 1 300 tdi.pulling an elldiss odessy 4 berth caravan pulls like a dream and no problems yet. with about 40 years experience of tin tenting i have not found owt to beat it for towing . max limit for towing is three tons so we have a way to go yet. ron. __________________ lynda & ron. I AM NOT PERFECT......BUT I AM FROM YORKSHIRE AND THATS AS CLOSE AS YOUR GONNA GET!!!!VOLVO VEHICLES CLUB MEMBER landrover discovery 2.5 tdi 50th anniversary limited edition. elldis odessey 4 berth tin tent. Last edited by lyron; Jul 5th, 2013 at 09:44. Reason: bloomin awful spelling.

Jul 5th, 2013, 20:01	#5
GJB Premier Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 15:54 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cromer Norfolk	Xc90 XC90 R design 2010 towing a Lunar Quasar 544 2012 tows like a dream easy to forget it is there.

Jul 15th, 2013, 13:10	#6
sykes New Member Last Online: Jul 21st, 2013 10:00 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Barnsley	volvo 850 Se 1995 Does anyone still tow with an old volvo like mine. Wanting to update caravan from old Adria and am confused with towing information as to what is a safe weight i.e MPTLM will be safe for me to tow. All information appreciated.

Jul 5th, 2013, 09:15	#3
DarkendViper Junior Member Last Online: Jun 15th, 2022 16:09 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Preston	2002 V70 t5 towing an abbey county somerset 1100kg max laden weight, no issues with gaining speed!

Jul 15th, 2013, 13:29	#7
gillberry VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 07:57 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: norwich View Photos By: gillberry	We occasionally tow our caravan with our 1968 Amazon estate but as our caravan is a 1967 Cheltenham we can't help much . __________________ 1968 Amazon estate (Gracie). 2003 Vauxhall astra estate (her car) 2009 XC90 (Jo) . Not forgetting 1967 Cheltenham Nyala (caravan)

Jul 15th, 2013, 13:42	#8
DC850 VOC Member Last Online: Nov 13th, 2015 12:11 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Gosport View Photos By: DC850	Hi Sykes, I have just stop (last year) towing with my 850 SE 2.0ltr (LPG) Auto 1994 (207K). I now use a 1999 Grand Cherokee. The main reason for upgrade to 4x4 was I use CL sites mainly and the wet weather caused concern (but never stuck) with the front wheel 850. I still use the 850 as my daily car and still use to tow sometimes. The Maximum towing is 1600Kg but the kerbweight is around 1475Kg. I have a 1400kg caravan 2006 Elddis Sunseeker 484. The Volvo was at 95%-96% and could tow the van without issue but suffered due to the 95% when lorrys went passed, as long as I keep to 55 and the awning in the car this was not an issue. The outfit could accelerate up at 15% hill without difficult so there is plently of power there. To answer your question of safe MPTLM if new to caravanning do not go above the 85% which would mean 1250kg to be your safe MPTLM Hope this helps and happy caravanning Last edited by DC850; Jul 15th, 2013 at 13:44. Reason: Added mileage

Jul 15th, 2013, 14:04	#9
sykes New Member Last Online: Jul 21st, 2013 10:00 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Barnsley	Hi thanks DC850, the car we have is a 2.5. We have towed an old abbey "cambridge" i think it was and our van now is an adria optima. We were thinking of getting a sterling eccles topaz mptlm 1366 which comes in at 92.4% do you think this would be a problem. Otherwise looks like being a sprite sportstyle which comes in at 78.9% but is a little smaller in length and mptlm of 1167. Both these vans are two berth end washroom types. Just the sprite is bit more basic. Only worried cos the other two vans we had were quite old and inexpensive but the ones we looking at are nearer £10,000 mark so want to be safe

Jul 15th, 2013, 18:34	#10
xc70jason Premier Member Last Online: Jul 28th, 2022 19:51 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Land of Roaming Donkey's	Hi,you'll be fine with those ratio's Good luck in choosing your next tin tent Jason __________________ Volvo V60 D3 Business Edition

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