Towing reviews

Dragrad · 1st July 2008, 00:24

Just thought this page may answer a few questions for you caravaners out there....

http://www.whattowcar.com/gebruikser...Rover&serie=75

Hampton Caught · 3rd July 2008, 11:43

Some interesting comments on there. Well spotted Dragrad! I would endorse all the comments made (both positive and negative).

Hill starts with the caravan are not fun - I'm mindful of the clutch, which in those extreme conditions, doesn't quite give as much confidence as I'd like.

40 psi in the rear tyres is a very good move. The handbook states 32 psi no matter what you're doing with the car (225/45 R18 tyres) but this is not adequate for towing/ heavy loads in my experience.

The Grayston spring assisters I've fitted are great too - didn't go the whole hog and have graduated springs/ shocks or self levelling (which is difficult with the MG's set up).

Steve

ragitty · 3rd July 2008, 11:51

And if anyone needs to know about kerb weights please click the link below.

http://www.cuddles.abelgratis.net/kerbweights.htm

GrahamP · 3rd July 2008, 14:20

Well spotted, just confirms what I'm getting with my Coachman 5 berth. Certainly need 40psi in the rears and 100kg nose weight.

Dragrad · 20th July 2008, 23:50

Summer's here

Just a bump for you caravaners

JohnDotCom · 21st July 2008, 07:59

A word of caution for Users of M4 Severn Bridge Toll.
At present Car charges are £5.30 Caravans no extra charge.
From a Unannounced date believed next year, Caravans will also be charged at £5.30 to Total £10.60.
Government say causes more Pollution and expect extra charges to be put on all Toll roads and Bridges.
M6 now £8 if you tow a Caravan.

tigerchubs · 21st July 2008, 08:07

We should be give discount. We slow traffic down therby increasing the fuel economy of other drivers, which inturn reduces polution.

JohnDotCom · 21st July 2008, 08:12

On Country Roads where other Road users can't get into or stay in Higher gears the complete opposite comes into effect.
Same as Speed Humps!

apywell · 21st July 2008, 08:40

So I can rest assure that my CDT is well able to provide me good pulling power for my new van......

I also hear there are some good points to having an auto too..... eg

uphill starts

apywell · 21st July 2008, 08:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnDotCom

A word of caution for Users of M4 Severn Bridge Toll.
At present Car charges are £5.30 Caravans no extra charge.
From a Unannounced date believed next year, Caravans will also be charged at £5.30 to Total £10.60.
Government say causes more Pollution and expect extra charges to be put on all Toll roads and Bridges.
M6 now £8 if you tow a Caravan.

Yet another tax on the motorist.....

1st July 2008, 00:24	#1
Dragrad This is my second home *None DROWNED** Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cardigan Posts: 33,339 Thanks: 1,257 Thanked 1,664 Times in 1,081 Posts	Towing reviews Just thought this page may answer a few questions for you caravaners out there.... http://www.whattowcar.com/gebruikser...Rover&serie=75 __________________ Andrew Ich Dien Problem solving is... lateral thinking SEARCH FIRST ...ASK LATER...

3rd July 2008, 11:51	#3
ragitty I really should get out more....... Jeep Cherokee Orvis Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Leicester Posts: 2,666 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	And if anyone needs to know about kerb weights please click the link below. http://www.cuddles.abelgratis.net/kerbweights.htm __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Dance like no-ones watching

3rd July 2008, 14:20	#4
GrahamP Loves to post Rover 75 2.0 CDT Club Automatic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Park Gate Posts: 438 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well spotted, just confirms what I'm getting with my Coachman 5 berth. Certainly need 40psi in the rears and 100kg nose weight. __________________ Graham 3606 [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

20th July 2008, 23:50	#5
Dragrad This is my second home *None DROWNED** Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cardigan Posts: 33,339 Thanks: 1,257 Thanked 1,664 Times in 1,081 Posts	Summer's here Just a bump for you caravaners __________________ Andrew Ich Dien Problem solving is... lateral thinking SEARCH FIRST ...ASK LATER...

21st July 2008, 08:07	#7
tigerchubs Gets stuck in Rover 75 CDT+ in Yorkshire Gold Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 975 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	We should be give discount. We slow traffic down therby increasing the fuel economy of other drivers, which inturn reduces polution. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

3rd July 2008, 11:43	#2
Hampton Caught Loves to post ex MG ZT-T (sob!), Rover 25 and TR7 dhc pilot, but not all at the same time! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: near Hampton Court Posts: 430 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Some interesting comments on there. Well spotted Dragrad! I would endorse all the comments made (both positive and negative). Hill starts with the caravan are not fun - I'm mindful of the clutch, which in those extreme conditions, doesn't quite give as much confidence as I'd like. 40 psi in the rear tyres is a very good move. The handbook states 32 psi no matter what you're doing with the car (225/45 R18 tyres) but this is not adequate for towing/ heavy loads in my experience. The Grayston spring assisters I've fitted are great too - didn't go the whole hog and have graduated springs/ shocks or self levelling (which is difficult with the MG's set up). Steve

21st July 2008, 07:59	#6
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	A word of caution for Users of M4 Severn Bridge Toll. At present Car charges are £5.30 Caravans no extra charge. From a Unannounced date believed next year, Caravans will also be charged at £5.30 to Total £10.60. Government say causes more Pollution and expect extra charges to be put on all Toll roads and Bridges. M6 now £8 if you tow a Caravan.

21st July 2008, 08:12	#8
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	On Country Roads where other Road users can't get into or stay in Higher gears the complete opposite comes into effect. Same as Speed Humps!

21st July 2008, 08:40	#9
apywell Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon. 2.0 Diesel Auto. Connoisseur SE. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Derby Posts: 723 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	So I can rest assure that my CDT is well able to provide me good pulling power for my new van...... I also hear there are some good points to having an auto too..... eg uphill starts __________________ If there's one thing I've learned, it's that life is one crushing defeat after another until you just wish Flanders was dead. Now has an S-Type 2.7 diesel V6 twin turbo with Jag voice, bluetooth, sat nav, front and rear park assist, electric fold mirrors etc, etc, etc.....

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