V60 DrivE (2011) Towing

squiddley · Sep 6th, 2015, 18:05

Going to be new to caravan towing, has anybody else out there got the same car that they use for caravanning.

Just wondering what it is like to tow with ?

Thanks in advance

Squid..

Rooster · Sep 8th, 2015, 19:35

I think i would be swopping it for a 5pot version, D3/D4 or D5

wheelnut · Sep 8th, 2015, 21:13

I have been using a V70 Drive (115 stop start) for the last 3 years towing a well laden 1250 kg caravan, 4 bikes, two teenagers, awning, etc. I am sure that we are pushing the limits of what the car can do. The car coasts in 6th gear comfortably and has done many miles, crossing France several times etc. Some motorway hills can cause the need to change down often to 5th gear, sometimes to 4th and occasionally 3rd.

This summer, coming back across France on an exceptionally hot day, we did get a couple of overheating warnings "Reduce engine speed" and had to let it cool down for a while, but everything was fine after that.

My 2012 car has now done 102,000 and I have a D3 V70 on order.

Generally, the car coped well but the engine is a bit on the small side and can run out of puff. Also, steep slopes (like they sometimes put you on ferries) can cause the clutch to smell horrid!

To sum up, don't rule out towing a caravan with a Drive or D2, but don't expect miracles or try to do too much. The limit of 1300kg is a bit restrictive but probably as much as the car could manage.

squiddley · Sep 8th, 2015, 22:12

Thanks Wheelnut.

I was thinking of changing the car, I have been looking at caravans around the 1100kg mark,on the camping and caravanning website, they do a Towmatch service, so there are a few caravans around that my car will tow safely.

So i'll sick with what i've got.

Sep 6th, 2015, 18:05	#1
squiddley Junior Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2019 12:01 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Market Rasen	V60 DrivE (2011) Towing Going to be new to caravan towing, has anybody else out there got the same car that they use for caravanning. Just wondering what it is like to tow with ? Thanks in advance Squid..

Sep 8th, 2015, 19:35	#2
Rooster Speed freak Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2020 22:04 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire	I think i would be swopping it for a 5pot version, D3/D4 or D5 __________________ 04 XC90 D5 --- Big bus 00 pug 306HDi --- Run about 88 pug 309GTi --- Project track car 07 CB600 Hornet --- 2 wheel fun

Sep 8th, 2015, 21:13	#3
wheelnut Senior Member Last Online: May 29th, 2024 23:00 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Market Harborough	I have been using a V70 Drive (115 stop start) for the last 3 years towing a well laden 1250 kg caravan, 4 bikes, two teenagers, awning, etc. I am sure that we are pushing the limits of what the car can do. The car coasts in 6th gear comfortably and has done many miles, crossing France several times etc. Some motorway hills can cause the need to change down often to 5th gear, sometimes to 4th and occasionally 3rd. This summer, coming back across France on an exceptionally hot day, we did get a couple of overheating warnings "Reduce engine speed" and had to let it cool down for a while, but everything was fine after that. My 2012 car has now done 102,000 and I have a D3 V70 on order. Generally, the car coped well but the engine is a bit on the small side and can run out of puff. Also, steep slopes (like they sometimes put you on ferries) can cause the clutch to smell horrid! To sum up, don't rule out towing a caravan with a Drive or D2, but don't expect miracles or try to do too much. The limit of 1300kg is a bit restrictive but probably as much as the car could manage. __________________ 2015 XC60 D4 R Des Lux, WP, Pano, Towbar, HK sound, Power Blue. 2019 V90 D4 R Des, Xenium, Polestar, Bursting Blue. 2016 V70 D3SE Lux, 2012 V70 Drive SE Lux, 2000 V70 SE2.4: 2000 V40 1.8SE: 1997 S70 2.0SE Garage - Mercedes SLK & Honda CM400T

Sep 8th, 2015, 22:12	#4
squiddley Junior Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2019 12:01 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Market Rasen	Thanks Wheelnut. I was thinking of changing the car, I have been looking at caravans around the 1100kg mark,on the camping and caravanning website, they do a Towmatch service, so there are a few caravans around that my car will tow safely. So i'll sick with what i've got.

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