Diesel Auto Towing - Page 3

ashleywood.ash · 14th October 2011, 13:30

I was getting 26mpg mixed driving, 32mpg on a run and 24-25mpg towing on mine. but on the forums mpg ranged from 23 - 37 mpg apparently but i would expect high 20's to lows 30's to avoid dissappointment. lovely drive though and nice smooth box

RovingDennis · 15th October 2011, 16:37

Mikey 32 says "I've fallen for a manual Diesel Connie" I say forget it, towing with an auto 75 cdti is a doddle and hill starts are a pleasure. I have been towing caravans for years and had more burnt clutches because of hill starts than you have fingers and toes. Because I never heed my own advice I have just sold my 75 manuel with a badly burned clutch after 2 weeks in yorkshire. Fuel consumption towing about 25, solo up to 50. I did once manage 35 towing but never managed a repeat. To sum up, for your caravan the 75cdti-T auto is the perfect car.

Dragrad · 29th January 2012, 22:20

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Originally Posted by RovingDennis

Mikey 32 says "I've fallen for a manual Diesel Connie" I say forget it, towing with an auto 75 cdti is a doddle and hill starts are a pleasure. I have been towing caravans for years and had more burnt clutches because of hill starts than you have fingers and toes. Because I never heed my own advice I have just sold my 75 manuel with a badly burned clutch after 2 weeks in yorkshire. Fuel consumption towing about 25, solo up to 50. I did once manage 35 towing but never managed a repeat. To sum up, for your caravan the 75cdti-T auto is the perfect car.

The auto CDT is a perfect towing vehicle.....Smooth and easy, and that was with a trailer with a load probably slightly exceeding the tow weight

staffyman · 16th February 2012, 22:05

im gonna tow my caravan upto porthmadog n.wales i think ill use the navara (3.0td import) to get it there and leave in storage,then use dads mg ztt cdti just to pootle the 2-3 miles to main site wouldnt be fair on poor thing to load it up with stuff,kids,dogs etc + caravan also thinkin of getting one those snooper hgv satnavs to allow input of vehicle length width etc

James.uk · 16th February 2012, 22:10

The big Citroen C5 Diesel auto is prob the best car for towing innit..

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paulmariner · 9th July 2014, 17:42

Just travelled a round trip of 900 miles in France fully laden pulling a 1450kg van. Didn't hang about, averaged about 60mph, sometimes 68mph.
Very hilly area all motorway. Averaged 25mpg.

2004 Connie cdti auto tourer. At times you forget you're towing, they are truly great tow cars. I'd like a bit more mpg but overall I think it's quite good considering.

Should add I've had the 160 remap.

johnnyb44 · 9th July 2014, 17:55

Im going on holiday tomorrow. I have a 750 kg Eriba and it will be the first time towing it with the 160 remap. I think it will be alot different from the original 116

kc13661 · 9th July 2014, 18:14

Mine is a 1340kg van on the back of my Cdt Auto (160 remap) I wont say you don't know the van is there, as you do, but it pulls away effortlessly and can maintain a good speed, yes there are times when it drops a gear and you think c'mon was there any need? As far as MPG I never checked, to be honest I am one of these people that has the point of view, 'This is the car I have chosen, and this is how I have it set up.... I am solely responsible for my style of driving' so whatever it returns is fine. It's a case of if I wanted low mpg, cheap insurance and next to no road tax.... my 75 would be a Citreon C1.... 'As If'!!

15th October 2011, 16:37	#22
RovingDennis Gets stuck in Rover 75 CDT 135+ Club saloon, Wegwood Blue. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Worcestershire, Posts: 586 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mikey 32 says "I've fallen for a manual Diesel Connie" I say forget it, towing with an auto 75 cdti is a doddle and hill starts are a pleasure. I have been towing caravans for years and had more burnt clutches because of hill starts than you have fingers and toes. Because I never heed my own advice I have just sold my 75 manuel with a badly burned clutch after 2 weeks in yorkshire. Fuel consumption towing about 25, solo up to 50. I did once manage 35 towing but never managed a repeat. To sum up, for your caravan the 75cdti-T auto is the perfect car. __________________ Wedgwood Blue 75.

9th July 2014, 17:42	#26
paulmariner Avid contributor 75 CDTi Connie Auto tourer 54 160 re-map Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sunny Suffolk Posts: 238 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Just travelled a round trip of 900 miles in France fully laden pulling a 1450kg van. Didn't hang about, averaged about 60mph, sometimes 68mph. Very hilly area all motorway. Averaged 25mpg. 2004 Connie cdti auto tourer. At times you forget you're towing, they are truly great tow cars. I'd like a bit more mpg but overall I think it's quite good considering. Should add I've had the 160 remap. __________________ Work is the curse of the drinking classes Last edited by paulmariner; 9th July 2014 at 17:47..

9th July 2014, 17:55	#27
johnnyb44 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: north wales Posts: 2,720 Thanks: 1,774 Thanked 902 Times in 507 Posts	Im going on holiday tomorrow. I have a 750 kg Eriba and it will be the first time towing it with the 160 remap. I think it will be alot different from the original 116 __________________ Replaced pcv filter, springs, plenum spy hole mod,Bonnet cable divider mod. Wax oiled.Air con recharged. Auto box oil changed , Jules plenum guard fitted .Smoked wind deflectors fitted.S/S Compensator.Club Grill Badge kindly donated by Andyg2011..

9th July 2014, 18:14	#28
kc13661 I really should get out more....... Freelander Td4 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Gateshead Posts: 2,332 Thanks: 704 Thanked 909 Times in 419 Posts	Mine is a 1340kg van on the back of my Cdt Auto (160 remap) I wont say you don't know the van is there, as you do, but it pulls away effortlessly and can maintain a good speed, yes there are times when it drops a gear and you think c'mon was there any need? As far as MPG I never checked, to be honest I am one of these people that has the point of view, 'This is the car I have chosen, and this is how I have it set up.... I am solely responsible for my style of driving' so whatever it returns is fine. It's a case of if I wanted low mpg, cheap insurance and next to no road tax.... my 75 would be a Citreon C1.... 'As If'!! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Growing old is compulsory.... Growing up is Optional

14th October 2011, 13:30	#21
ashleywood.ash Loves to post ZT-T Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sheffield Posts: 475 Thanks: 0 Thanked 36 Times in 23 Posts	I was getting 26mpg mixed driving, 32mpg on a run and 24-25mpg towing on mine. but on the forums mpg ranged from 23 - 37 mpg apparently but i would expect high 20's to lows 30's to avoid dissappointment. lovely drive though and nice smooth box

16th February 2012, 22:05	#24
staffyman Regular poster 75 Join Date: May 2011 Location: warwick Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	im gonna tow my caravan upto porthmadog n.wales i think ill use the navara (3.0td import) to get it there and leave in storage,then use dads mg ztt cdti just to pootle the 2-3 miles to main site wouldnt be fair on poor thing to load it up with stuff,kids,dogs etc + caravan also thinkin of getting one those snooper hgv satnavs to allow input of vehicle length width etc

16th February 2012, 22:10	#25
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	The big Citroen C5 Diesel auto is prob the best car for towing innit.. ...