2000 W reg V70 and caravan towing

Cockffeiriad · Aug 28th, 2009, 13:02

Hello fellow Volvo owners!

I'm considering buying a larger caravan that the wheeled shed we have just sold. Can anyone advise me what the largest caravan that a 2000 W Reg V70 (2.4 engine but not the turbo one) can tow is?

Am I wasting my time looking at twin axle jobbies? Can you point me in the direction of any other posts on this issue.

Any thoughts gratefully received.

Cheers

forster · Aug 29th, 2009, 19:21

Hi, I have found the following figures from a magazine article- they are based on an 85% towing factor: 2.4s(170bhp)can tow 1296kg,2.5T Sport AWD-1408KG; D5 SE (Diesel)1369kg. Bear in mind that these are based on the 85% reccomended limit. I tow with a 2000(W)2.5td,the MAX. towing limit for this is 1600kg- yours may be a little less than this being a petrol engine. I did see a car the same as mine towing a twin axle 'van last week, but I dont know what the weight or performance was like. Hope this is some help to you.

Paddler Ed · Aug 29th, 2009, 20:04

Is it a Classic or a last shape one?

If it's a classic it's likely to be lighter than the P2 or current ones; in fact I think that the new Golf is heavier than a Classic!

forster · Aug 29th, 2009, 20:16

My 2000(W) 2.5td. is a P2- Sorry- forgot to add this when giving the towing capabilities!

outnumbered · Aug 30th, 2009, 18:48

hi
i have just put your car in what tow car and putting it up against the Bailey Pageant Limousin: it comes out at 96%. you can go to the web page and insert what you like. i had the 850 tdi and now have the v70T5 and both weigh the same this was done at the local weighbridge they both came out at just over 1600kgs.
the only issue with the combi above is the caravan ex works nose weight is 80kg,on my tow bar 75kg, i am looking into getting that van but will look into the noseweight issue.
hope that helps
mike

Cockffeiriad · Sep 1st, 2009, 14:28

It's the Classic. I think it's 140 bhp? There were two bhps for the Classic and I know mine is the lower one. I'm looking at vans with gross weights around the 1350kg region.

What you reckon?

Aug 28th, 2009, 13:02	#1
Cockffeiriad New Member Last Online: Sep 18th, 2010 12:46 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cardiff	2000 W reg V70 and caravan towing Hello fellow Volvo owners! I'm considering buying a larger caravan that the wheeled shed we have just sold. Can anyone advise me what the largest caravan that a 2000 W Reg V70 (2.4 engine but not the turbo one) can tow is? Am I wasting my time looking at twin axle jobbies? Can you point me in the direction of any other posts on this issue. Any thoughts gratefully received. Cheers

Aug 29th, 2009, 19:21	#2
forster Junior Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2016 17:19 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northumberland	2000 V70 and caravan towing Hi, I have found the following figures from a magazine article- they are based on an 85% towing factor: 2.4s(170bhp)can tow 1296kg,2.5T Sport AWD-1408KG; D5 SE (Diesel)1369kg. Bear in mind that these are based on the 85% reccomended limit. I tow with a 2000(W)2.5td,the MAX. towing limit for this is 1600kg- yours may be a little less than this being a petrol engine. I did see a car the same as mine towing a twin axle 'van last week, but I dont know what the weight or performance was like. Hope this is some help to you.

Aug 29th, 2009, 20:04	#3
Paddler Ed Volvo Driver Born 'n bred Last Online: Dec 10th, 2015 09:59 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Armidale, NSW, Australia... home of rust free 240's!	Is it a Classic or a last shape one? If it's a classic it's likely to be lighter than the P2 or current ones; in fact I think that the new Golf is heavier than a Classic! __________________ '00 V70 Classic, 2.4 (170) 225,000 miles, none since March 2010 but it still runs! <S>'94 854 SE (Australian Spec) 190,000km</S> Sold <S>'86 Toyota Landcruiser FJ73, 138,000km </S> Sold after 15,000km of memories '05 BMW 320d E46 Touring.GF's car

Aug 29th, 2009, 20:16	#4
forster Junior Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2016 17:19 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northumberland	Towing with a V70 My 2000(W) 2.5td. is a P2- Sorry- forgot to add this when giving the towing capabilities!

Aug 30th, 2009, 18:48	#5
outnumbered Lunatic from Wakefield Last Online: Apr 16th, 2023 06:33 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: wakefield	hi i have just put your car in what tow car and putting it up against the Bailey Pageant Limousin: it comes out at 96%. you can go to the web page and insert what you like. i had the 850 tdi and now have the v70T5 and both weigh the same this was done at the local weighbridge they both came out at just over 1600kgs. the only issue with the combi above is the caravan ex works nose weight is 80kg,on my tow bar 75kg, i am looking into getting that van but will look into the noseweight issue. hope that helps mike __________________ 2012 volvo xc90 Executive Buccaneer Bermuda 2021

Sep 1st, 2009, 14:28	#6
Cockffeiriad New Member Last Online: Sep 18th, 2010 12:46 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cardiff	It's the Classic. I think it's 140 bhp? There were two bhps for the Classic and I know mine is the lower one. I'm looking at vans with gross weights around the 1350kg region. What you reckon?

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