Towing with a V40 1.9TD

tml28726 · Sep 2nd, 2009, 20:28

I have the opportunity to buy a 1998 V40 1.9 TD ( diesel ), at a good price with low mileage.

I currently tow a caravan, fully loaded at 1050kg. It has a nose weight of 75kg.

Have researched the weight ratio on various websites and all seems compatible.

Just wondered if anyone who maybe tows with a V40 could pass on their ' Pro's and Con's '.
I am particularly interested in fuel consumption, BHP , torque, etc and perhaps any problems with the V40 I should look out for or may encounter.

Thanks

244T · Oct 10th, 2009, 20:37

I have towed a caravan with a S40 TD, i know you started this thread some time ago but i have just noticed it!!, it towed fine, the diesel is idealy suited i would say. Sorry cant give you any details of the fuel consumption etc, i just fill up and set off!, dont recall been too bad or that much different to solo, your hauling more weight but going slower, even if it uses another 20% i doubt in the scheme of things it will make a huge difference to the cost of your holiday.

Hope my comments help!

tml28726 · Oct 24th, 2009, 23:27

Many thanks for the reply... Very helpful....

eilean mor · Oct 24th, 2009, 23:48

likewise, just noticed the thread -

I've just changed my v40 for a v50 - I had 2 v40's -
the last one for 6 years, it was the 1.9 d - 115 ; I towed a rib powerboat, and having had it on the weighbridge, the tow weight was 1100kg, the v40 towed it brilliantly - I've towed lots of stuff with work, boat trailers, box trailers, and behind minibuses, landrovers, cars, so have a variety to compare - the V40 was great. - but had 195000 on the clock. could quite happily tow the boat up slipways from standing start.

Sep 2nd, 2009, 20:28	#1
tml28726 VOC Member Last Online: Dec 12th, 2022 20:04 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Essex	Towing with a V40 1.9TD I have the opportunity to buy a 1998 V40 1.9 TD ( diesel ), at a good price with low mileage. I currently tow a caravan, fully loaded at 1050kg. It has a nose weight of 75kg. Have researched the weight ratio on various websites and all seems compatible. Just wondered if anyone who maybe tows with a V40 could pass on their ' Pro's and Con's '. I am particularly interested in fuel consumption, BHP , torque, etc and perhaps any problems with the V40 I should look out for or may encounter. Thanks __________________ He who laughs...... LASTS!!! VOC 12394 2013 V70 R design D5 Nav

Oct 10th, 2009, 20:37	#2
244T VOC Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2020 18:09 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Preston	No problem!! I have towed a caravan with a S40 TD, i know you started this thread some time ago but i have just noticed it!!, it towed fine, the diesel is idealy suited i would say. Sorry cant give you any details of the fuel consumption etc, i just fill up and set off!, dont recall been too bad or that much different to solo, your hauling more weight but going slower, even if it uses another 20% i doubt in the scheme of things it will make a huge difference to the cost of your holiday. Hope my comments help! __________________ Andrew... 244T '90 740 GLT: Standard car '80 240 DL: Lots of bits and bobs inc turbo intercooler etc etc

Oct 24th, 2009, 23:27	#3
tml28726 VOC Member Last Online: Dec 12th, 2022 20:04 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Essex	Many thanks for the reply... Very helpful.... __________________ He who laughs...... LASTS!!! VOC 12394 2013 V70 R design D5 Nav

Oct 24th, 2009, 23:48	#4
eilean mor New Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2012 12:40 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lochgilphead	v40 towing likewise, just noticed the thread - I've just changed my v40 for a v50 - I had 2 v40's - the last one for 6 years, it was the 1.9 d - 115 ; I towed a rib powerboat, and having had it on the weighbridge, the tow weight was 1100kg, the v40 towed it brilliantly - I've towed lots of stuff with work, boat trailers, box trailers, and behind minibuses, landrovers, cars, so have a variety to compare - the V40 was great. - but had 195000 on the clock. could quite happily tow the boat up slipways from standing start.

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