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Towing abililty is not the problem.i,m sure my wifes I30 would have no trouble at all towing a 2.5 tonne trailer along the road.The problem is in controlling the weight and wind effects if things go wrong. Caravans create a big wind drag and more so are very dangerous big box wnen caught up in strong sidewinds.There is a huge difference between a flat top trailer with 3 tonnes of bricks or roofng iron,and a big 7 mtr long x3mtr high hollow box.I really think wind resistance should be a consideration when setting tow ratings.Maybe I am a bit old school,but I would NOT tow a 3 tonne caravan with a smaller 2 tonne vehicle.
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A friend tows with a Discovery despite his wifes Audi Q5 having a far superior 190KW 580NM towing that sort weight with a small sedan or wagon just doesn't compare, I don't know how its legal.
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Of course yours is legal.What wouldn’t now be legal are the sort of loads we towed around years ago,like heavy car trailers with up to 2 ton on them and towing with XP Falcons or EH Holdens,1/2 the time the trailer brakes were ordinary at best,but I guess we drove to the conditions rather than getting there as fast as we could.
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for example a regular 2.0TDI Passat wagon has 1500 braked. both are 750KG unbraked. the weight, ground clearance and transmission are big factors that seem overlooked. you put 2 tonne on the back of your golf it will be sitting on its bump stops with its nose in the air with a hand-span of tow ball clearance. just saying try it out first with wind and hills.
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MercuryT, The R36 will be fine towing a 1400kg van.
I've got a 2t boat on a double axle trailer that i've towed with the follwing; VY Commodore VE Commodore Hyundai Terracan - look it up BA Fairmont BF Falcon wagon. all towed the boat fine, the Fairmont was the worst due to the soft springs. The Terracan was the best, only due to the turbo diesel pulling power though, followed closely by the VE Driving and stability were fine with all the others. Proviso is that you check load weights, ball weight etc and drive as per the manufacutrers recommendation ie Ford recommend for that my 2T, towing at max 80kmh and in sport mode only. We've been from the Gippsland lakes to Fraser Island with this set up with no issues. You don't need a small truck/SUV to tow a 1400kg van. |
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It is a private sale but I did speak to a Caravan Dealer and they said pretty much exactly the same as you - that a dedicated towing rig wasn't necessary for a light van. I've checked all the load ratings etc and yep it's legal and I wouldn't do more than 80 anyway for extra safety etc. That's why I was a bit surprised (but still very thankful) by the comments saying don't/can't do it etc. As previous it's towed a boat for years prior to my ownership and Caravan owner uses a Commodore - hence I thought mine could too without too much risk if sensible. |
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Yeah Mercury go for it.I don’t understand the “experts” saying that a vehicle of that size,with its braking etc capabilities isn’t safe and capable of towing a small caravan
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I'm sure all well intentioned and I've never suggested or disagreed just what I've been told prior. I'm happy to say I didn't know hence I asked here. Only thing I'll raise as your previous post said you wouldn't tow 3T with a 2T vehicle. I note your wind comment and fair enough. I'm not sure why you said that as the van doesn't way anything near that (As poster said prior and van place said about 1400KG) even if I took a doona, some electrics, clothes etc for the trip it's probably barely over half that? Last edited by MercuryT; 06-05-2020 at 07:44 PM. |
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Go Buy It & have some fun... Be different if you were going to set off to do the "Big Lap" But for what you describe It should be OK... (IMHO) |
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So the R36 (full towing set up) think ok too? Hopefully seller down a bit |
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Sorry as I misread it mate.
Thank you. Still waiting to hear back but 10 is my limit (mortgage, child maintenance etc) - other but great condition small vans have already come on Gumtree so it seems plenty of options! Last edited by MercuryT; 07-05-2020 at 04:46 PM. |
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Another point I should make is a poster said waste of time if just an hour trip. Fair enough but my circumstances are a bit different.
I'm Hobart and there are heaps of cool caravan spots at beaches etc within an hour away and having pretty big dogs getting accommodation for weekends away is both expensive and rarely pet friendly (my dogs come with me on weekends/holidays not kennels) Hence my Caravan idea as a different way to relax and enjoy the outdoors, plus I'm really happy with the R36 as my daily, so just thought I'd clarify if people didn't understand why I was/am considering getting one that's all. Last edited by MercuryT; 06-05-2020 at 07:43 PM. |
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VW says it can tow X amount, if the manufacturer says it can tow X then its within its capabilities. If anyone has had the misfortune of working with OE's then you'll realise their ridiculous requirements and safety margins they build into everything. |
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Let alone being left stranded with an old 4wd if fails due to K's and age........ Thanks though, it might be best option (a previous great poster said uses a Jeep as "tow pig") but I can't afford an unreliable car on top of mine and if buy Caravan mate. Last edited by MercuryT; 06-05-2020 at 10:56 PM. |
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Older stuff is just as reliable as new stuff If you maintain it. And if you do get "stranded" you can normally fix the thing on the side of the road. Sound like you have already made up your mind, If you reckon your car can tow a suitable caravan, just buy one or hire one to see if you like it.
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Good advice, try some windy spots, steep roads & driveways sure there's plenty around Hobart
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I,m not sarcastic at all Mercury,I was tryng to point out that you don,t need a 4WD to tow a caravan.I will probably get flamed,but my statement about towing big vans with smaller lighter vehicles is valid.People will say they have towed big vans and never got a big crosswind where the caravan started swaying dangerously.I say, you mean it hasn’t happened yet! By the way I know you were referring to a smallish van.The comment on big van towing was a generalisation
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I'm sure your concerns are valid as you obviously have experience - I don't at all advice welcome. I guess it excites me, as a single guy looking for new ways to move forward after a really tough couple of years (custody, health issues etc etc), if I could to get away for weekends with my dogs without tents etc, and buy a small Caravan to relax and create a new future sounds great. (to me at least) |
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I'm not intending on dragging it all over the place! I used to like tent camping but yeah....I'm 39 so oldish and just nah. (just me, some love camping and all good) Last edited by MercuryT; 06-05-2020 at 10:54 PM. |
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Just buy the van. The VW can tow it, and time you've spending thinking about it is either letting someone else buy the van, or it's depriving you of a weekend away that you'll enjoy.
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