Some Car advice (Caravan Towing) - Page 2

Sasha94 · Sep 22nd, 2017, 21:06

Engine/box and driveline combinations vary, but AWD XC60 and 90 wise should all be in the north of 2 ton category, should, but there are some strange anomalies in the range that are hard to fathom. With such a large van I would go straight for a Disco myself as you’ll need a car weighing about 2 and a quarter ton to begin with and the XC60 isn’t quite that heavy. If you don’t want a car as big as a Disco, look for a Range Rover Sport, lots of them about, same weight as the Disco and same platform (pre 13 plate ofc) and they aren’t as big and intimidating

RichT4 · Sep 23rd, 2017, 08:32

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Originally Posted by wimorrison

your call, but the figures are easily available - and accurate - unlike some of the things being said here which are not and will lead to you breaking the law.

But feel free to carry on being a dick and relying on hearsay than checking the actual facts which would have taken you less time than all your posts here

Perhaps you should review your original comment; the way you approached the subject was a little rude in itself.
We are on a forum where I can compare the 'facts' with people's personal reviews on the vehicles themselves.

And I am not quite sure what you are referring to when you mention about breaking the law?

Prufrock · Sep 23rd, 2017, 08:43

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Originally Posted by RichT4

And I am not quite sure what you are referring to when you mention about breaking the law?

Not exceeding Gross Train Weight would be an issue.

Question, what 'van weighs 2 tons (?). I thought my 'van was heavy (Swift Corniche 17/3), I didn't want the stigma of a twin axle as I was towing with a Caravelle T5 172 bhp/400nms.

Jon.

RichT4 · Sep 23rd, 2017, 08:46

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Originally Posted by Prufrock

Not exceeding Gross Train Weight would be an issue.

Question, what 'van weighs 2 tons (?). I thought my 'van was heavy (Swift Corniche 17/3), I didn't want the stigma of a twin axle as I was towing with a Caravelle T5 172 bhp/400nms.

Jon.

I have no idea, it was just a discussion I had the previous night.

What I'm thinking is that they want one that weighs 1800kg, but with plenty of punch therefore being able to pull 2 ton.

volvoid · Sep 23rd, 2017, 09:11

As previously said, the 'van weighs over 2 tons, then gets filled up with all the stuff for a holiday, weighs even more. Only the big 4x4s can pull this sort of weight safely and legally. Disco, Landcruiser, builders tonka toy, etc
Where does one find such a big caravan ?

Simon Jones · Sep 23rd, 2017, 10:25

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Originally Posted by volvoid

Where does one find such a big caravan ?

volvoid · Sep 23rd, 2017, 19:36

Has it got a swimming pool ?

RichT4 · Sep 24th, 2017, 09:35

Most definitely!! 😂

Rooster · Sep 24th, 2017, 19:18

The new XC90 can tow 2700kg

RichT4 · Sep 25th, 2017, 20:28

Good news!
They have found a caravan, and it's much lighter than their original suggestion.

So, 1.4t caravan and the car has to be petrol 🤔.
I've suggested the T6

Sep 22nd, 2017, 21:06	#11
Sasha94 The Dumb Blonde Last Online: Mar 17th, 2019 10:58 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Bangor, Gwynedd	Engine/box and driveline combinations vary, but AWD XC60 and 90 wise should all be in the north of 2 ton category, should, but there are some strange anomalies in the range that are hard to fathom. With such a large van I would go straight for a Disco myself as you’ll need a car weighing about 2 and a quarter ton to begin with and the XC60 isn’t quite that heavy. If you don’t want a car as big as a Disco, look for a Range Rover Sport, lots of them about, same weight as the Disco and same platform (pre 13 plate ofc) and they aren’t as big and intimidating __________________ 2014 Skoda Octavia vRS with loads of toys! ex 2012 V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Lux, 2008 XC70 D5 AWD SE Geartronic, 2004 S40 2.0D SE, 2008 C30 1.6 S & 2000 C70 2.0T

Sep 23rd, 2017, 09:11	#15
volvoid Monster Raving Loony Last Online: Nov 12th, 2018 20:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: hitchin	As previously said, the 'van weighs over 2 tons, then gets filled up with all the stuff for a holiday, weighs even more. Only the big 4x4s can pull this sort of weight safely and legally. Disco, Landcruiser, builders tonka toy, etc Where does one find such a big caravan ? __________________ 1994 850 2.0 bought at 32,000 miles used daily now 45,000. Still like a nearly-new car 2004 filthy polluting diesel VW

Sep 23rd, 2017, 19:36	#17
volvoid Monster Raving Loony Last Online: Nov 12th, 2018 20:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: hitchin	Has it got a swimming pool ? __________________ 1994 850 2.0 bought at 32,000 miles used daily now 45,000. Still like a nearly-new car 2004 filthy polluting diesel VW

Sep 24th, 2017, 19:18	#19
Rooster Speed freak Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2020 22:04 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire	The new XC90 can tow 2700kg __________________ 04 XC90 D5 --- Big bus 00 pug 306HDi --- Run about 88 pug 309GTi --- Project track car 07 CB600 Hornet --- 2 wheel fun

Sep 24th, 2017, 09:35	#18
RichT4 Sunny Days! Last Online: Jun 6th, 2020 08:40 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Havant	Most definitely!! 😂

Sep 25th, 2017, 20:28	#20
RichT4 Sunny Days! Last Online: Jun 6th, 2020 08:40 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Havant	Good news! They have found a caravan, and it's much lighter than their original suggestion. So, 1.4t caravan and the car has to be petrol 🤔. I've suggested the T6

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