Towcar

Richy · 29th June 2010, 19:51

Hi all
I have only owned my ZT CDTI for around a month now and have not towed with it. I have just bought a caravan and was wondering what you guys have experienced whilst towing with your 75s. The fully laden weight of the van is 1200kg.
Thanks

Paul

windrush · 29th June 2010, 19:58

Paul you will have no problems with your CDTi I tow my caravan at 1500kgs and it tows like a dream and with a very good MPG Enjoy your caravan

Richy · 29th June 2010, 20:36

Thanks Windrush
I pick the caravan up on Saturday, will let you know how it performs.
Regards
Paul

RovingDennis · 29th June 2010, 22:22

My caravan is around 1400kg and I have just come off hol. 580 mls out of which 320 were towing and averaged 34mpg overhaul. Have fun.

RovingDennis · 30th June 2010, 15:04

You may also need towing mirrors. These were specialy made for our cars and a number of members use them including me. Excellent fit once and then slide on and off, simple. See here:-
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MG-TOWING-MIRR...-/220630130472

philjudo · 30th June 2010, 21:37

I pull an 18' sterling eccles at around 1350kg, pulls no probs with good mpg, The only thing I would advise is a roverron synergy 2, Having used the same car without anything altered and then with a ron box and a EGR valve the difference was just staggering, All in all a good comfortable well able towing vehicle. Happy holidays.

James_Death · 1st July 2010, 11:07

Anyone know where you can get those specific towing mirrors or is it just dropping on them on the fleabay?
OOh just found a set ill bid on on the said fleabay...270599059337

Reebs · 1st July 2010, 11:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by James_Death

Anyone know where you can get those specific towing mirrors or is it just dropping on them on the fleabay?
OOh just found a set ill bid on on the said fleabay...270599059337

These are on back order at Rimmer Bros, so hard to find

Rover 75 Towing Mirrors

Best of luck with the auction.

Richy · 3rd July 2010, 21:23

Hi again
Said i would let you know how i got on towing with the car, well here goes
AWESOME !!!! what a great tow car.

Thanks all for you previous comments

Regards
Paul

RovingDennis · 3rd July 2010, 22:23

mirrors went for £18.+ Did you win them? That was a cheap buy.

29th June 2010, 19:51	#1
Richy Loves to post Contempory V6 2.5 Tourer Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Scunthorpe Posts: 250 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 1 Post	Towcar Hi all I have only owned my ZT CDTI for around a month now and have not towed with it. I have just bought a caravan and was wondering what you guys have experienced whilst towing with your 75s. The fully laden weight of the van is 1200kg. Thanks Paul

29th June 2010, 19:58	#2
windrush This is my second home December 2004 Rover 75 2ltr CDTi Connoisseur SE HL Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aldershot Posts: 74,464 Thanks: 2,431 Thanked 3,015 Times in 2,347 Posts	Paul you will have no problems with your CDTi I tow my caravan at 1500kgs and it tows like a dream and with a very good MPG Enjoy your caravan __________________ ][SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My Pearl Black Beauty Best regards Lilian and Derek Club Member No. 96 / Forum User No. 111 REGISTRATION to the club as a member FREE, FULL MEMBERSHIP is £10 WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

29th June 2010, 22:22	#4
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	My caravan is around 1400kg and I have just come off hol. 580 mls out of which 320 were towing and averaged 34mpg overhaul. Have fun. __________________ Wedgwood Blue 75.

30th June 2010, 15:04	#5
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	You may also need towing mirrors. These were specialy made for our cars and a number of members use them including me. Excellent fit once and then slide on and off, simple. See here:- http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MG-TOWING-MIRR...-/220630130472 __________________ Wedgwood Blue 75.

30th June 2010, 21:37	#6
philjudo Posted a thing or two rover 75 CDTI Saloon Club SE Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Birmingham Posts: 1,300 Thanks: 51 Thanked 40 Times in 27 Posts	I pull an 18' sterling eccles at around 1350kg, pulls no probs with good mpg, The only thing I would advise is a roverron synergy 2, Having used the same car without anything altered and then with a ron box and a EGR valve the difference was just staggering, All in all a good comfortable well able towing vehicle. Happy holidays. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

29th June 2010, 20:36	#3
Richy Loves to post Contempory V6 2.5 Tourer Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Scunthorpe Posts: 250 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 1 Post	Thanks Windrush I pick the caravan up on Saturday, will let you know how it performs. Regards Paul

1st July 2010, 11:07	#7
James_Death Gets stuck in EX.2001 Rover 75 Conn SE 2.0, CDT,155 Brake, BRG Join Date: May 2010 Location: Doncaster Posts: 733 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Anyone know where you can get those specific towing mirrors or is it just dropping on them on the fleabay? OOh just found a set ill bid on on the said fleabay...270599059337 Last edited by James_Death; 1st July 2010 at 11:11..

3rd July 2010, 21:23	#9
Richy Loves to post Contempory V6 2.5 Tourer Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Scunthorpe Posts: 250 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 1 Post	Hi again Said i would let you know how i got on towing with the car, well here goes AWESOME !!!! what a great tow car. Thanks all for you previous comments Regards Paul

3rd July 2010, 22:23	#10
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	mirrors went for £18.+ Did you win them? That was a cheap buy. __________________ Wedgwood Blue 75.