Towing a caravan with 75 Estate

stevebrookman · 20th March 2011, 12:37

Morning all,

I'm now in the position of being able to buy a 75 estate after eventually selling my Omega estate (good car but very thirsty 17mpg around town 3.0 petrol).
I'm going to buy a diesel - does anyone have any experiance of towing a caravan with a 75 estate?

I'm not sure whether or not to go for the auto or manual-does the auto need any additional cooling?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

steve

Dragrad · 20th March 2011, 12:49

Thread moved to correct forum. Re-direct left in old.

Leander · 20th March 2011, 12:51

Hi stevebrookman, and welcome to the club

From what I have read the 75 is a great towing car, especially with its higher than usual nose weight. I also know that a fair few members use it to tow their caravans with no problems.

The club actually has a dedicated Caravanning and Camping forum (just scroll down the list of forums page), and you'll find someone there to help you. Alternatively, do a search, as I know there has been a thread on this already a few months back. On the specific question of auto versus manual I can't help, but I gaurantee someone will be able too - they are a friendly and knowledgable bunch on here.

Cheers
Leander.

stevebrookman · 20th March 2011, 12:57

Many thanks!

I've towed with a Range Rover and Omega estate for many years, but have always wanted a 75 estate.

Cheers

Steve

Synchromesh · 20th March 2011, 18:55

I have towed a Sprite Musketeer with my 131 diesel saloon. It was effortless and still did over 40mpg.

Roverowner · 21st March 2011, 10:56

I tow my small vans with a 2005 Diesel Tourer. Absolutely no problems. If you get a Tourer check that the springs are okay at the bottom, haven´t broken. It happens

48rov06 · 23rd March 2011, 19:28

I have been towing for 3 yrs with my 135 CDTI tourer automatic and love it pulls away no problems . No overheating problems .Relaxing drive tow a 4 berth ACE Award transtar not a light van approx 1400 kg Regards Alan

stevebrookman · 26th March 2011, 06:17

Thanks all,

I'm now looking out for a decent CDTi auto estate. I don't care how long it takes-I want the right one! (Have wanted a 75 estate for years so the wait will be worthwhile).

Regards

Steve

20th March 2011, 12:37	#1
stevebrookman Regular poster Still looking for a Conny Se CDTi Tourer Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Caerphilly Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Towing a caravan with 75 Estate Morning all, I'm now in the position of being able to buy a 75 estate after eventually selling my Omega estate (good car but very thirsty 17mpg around town 3.0 petrol). I'm going to buy a diesel - does anyone have any experiance of towing a caravan with a 75 estate? I'm not sure whether or not to go for the auto or manual-does the auto need any additional cooling? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks steve

20th March 2011, 12:49	#2
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20th March 2011, 12:51	#3
Leander Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer CDT 02, Connoisseur SE in Royal Blue Pearlescent + XPower Upgrade & Synergy 2 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lancaster Posts: 591 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Hi stevebrookman, and welcome to the club From what I have read the 75 is a great towing car, especially with its higher than usual nose weight. I also know that a fair few members use it to tow their caravans with no problems. The club actually has a dedicated Caravanning and Camping forum (just scroll down the list of forums page), and you'll find someone there to help you. Alternatively, do a search, as I know there has been a thread on this already a few months back. On the specific question of auto versus manual I can't help, but I gaurantee someone will be able too - they are a friendly and knowledgable bunch on here. Cheers Leander.

20th March 2011, 12:57	#4
stevebrookman Regular poster Still looking for a Conny Se CDTi Tourer Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Caerphilly Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Many thanks! I've towed with a Range Rover and Omega estate for many years, but have always wanted a 75 estate. Cheers Steve

20th March 2011, 18:55	#5
Synchromesh Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Preston Posts: 626 Thanks: 50 Thanked 44 Times in 32 Posts	I have towed a Sprite Musketeer with my 131 diesel saloon. It was effortless and still did over 40mpg.

21st March 2011, 10:56	#6
Roverowner Retired CDTi Tourer 2005 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Linköping Posts: 5,023 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I tow my small vans with a 2005 Diesel Tourer. Absolutely no problems. If you get a Tourer check that the springs are okay at the bottom, haven´t broken. It happens

23rd March 2011, 19:28	#7
48rov06 Loves to post 75 connoisseur se cdti tourer 2006 tempest grey Join Date: May 2008 Location: cardiff Posts: 260 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have been towing for 3 yrs with my 135 CDTI tourer automatic and love it pulls away no problems . No overheating problems .Relaxing drive tow a 4 berth ACE Award transtar not a light van approx 1400 kg Regards Alan

26th March 2011, 06:17	#8
stevebrookman Regular poster Still looking for a Conny Se CDTi Tourer Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Caerphilly Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks all, I'm now looking out for a decent CDTi auto estate. I don't care how long it takes-I want the right one! (Have wanted a 75 estate for years so the wait will be worthwhile). Regards Steve