caravan

spider.s3 · 2nd January 2010, 20:14

i am thinking of getting a caravan this year. my R75 is a 2ltr CDTi manual. just wanting to know how these cars are at towing caravans and will it tow a 4 or 5 berth ok.

this is my first post of the year so may i wish you all a happy new year.

Martin

Robson Rover Repair · 2nd January 2010, 20:17

99% sure the 75 was awarded caravan towing motor of the year.

CDTI manual, my word, its a wet dream towing them for your average 4 birth.

As for your towing weights and such, im not sure, but others will be able to help you gladly.

windrush · 2nd January 2010, 20:19

You will find no better tow car my tourer CDTi tows a 1500kgs caravan with no problems what so ever

James.uk · 2nd January 2010, 20:20

An old self leveling Diesel Citroen Xantia would be ideal for towing, and cheap to buy.. :lol:

Using a 75 is like asking a show horse to tow a cart! tsk tsk..

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windrush · 2nd January 2010, 20:36

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Originally Posted by James.uk

An old self leveling Diesel Citroen Xantia would be ideal for towing, and cheap to buy.. :lol:

Using a 75 is like asking a show pony to tow a cart! tsk tsk..

..

I have the had Citroen Xantia but better was the Citroen C5 But none of them are a patch on the Rover 75 CDTi tourer with self leveling suspension and 100kgs on the hook and 100kgs on the roof there is no other car that can complete

SMB1610 · 2nd January 2010, 20:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by spider.s3

i am thinking of getting a caravan this year. my R75 is a 2ltr CDTi manual. just wanting to know how these cars are at towing caravans and will it tow a 4 or 5 berth ok.

this is my first post of the year so may i wish you all a happy new year.

Martin

my 2002 cdt tourer tows a bailey ranger 510/4 caravan with ease. In the summer we went to chester and averaged 34 mpg on a 210 mile trip, not bad really considering thats 4 up in car, air con on sat nav going and kids watching dvds. The caravan was loaded up with bikes, tv, microwave, awning and much more. The only thing i have done is fit up rated rear springs. My last tow car was a kia sedona which had a much lager engine but i must say the 75 tows alot better.

mikey_32 · 2nd January 2010, 20:48

I tow a 6 berth twin axle with my diesel tourer, no self leveling rear suspention but it tows very well, my only critisism would be that these cars have quite a tall 1st and reverse, not a problem on level ground but even on the slightest incline you do need a a bit of clutch slip and the clutches do get hot. but once moving these cars make for a very stable tow car.

valkyrie · 3rd January 2010, 07:47

I tow a large 2 berth, kind with end bathroom, weighs in at 1400kg, and diesel tourer is more than adequate. The only thing you may find is that you have to have a plate which raises up the towball as our cars are quite low to the ground. I didn't have this in the first instance, and the caravan sat at a very very downward angle. Its only a ten minute job for a garage to fix a raising plate on. Economy-wise, the OB computer reads 35+ on a motorway journey. Stability is brilliant, and more than adequate power. The only grouse I have is that with the car being so low, it is not possible to see the rear through the vans rear window.

Devilish · 3rd January 2010, 08:22

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Originally Posted by windrush

You will find no better tow car my tourer CDTi tows a 1500kgs caravan with no problems what so ever

Tows easy as pie, I forget it is hooked up a lot of the time, especially on Mway. I rented and borrowed a few first to get the feel of what I wanted.

stonflo · 3rd January 2010, 09:01

Try http://www.cuddles.abelgratis.net/vandata.htm for caravan info and
http://whattowcar.com/index.php for matching car and caravan.
Mike

2nd January 2010, 20:14	#1
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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	An old self leveling Diesel Citroen Xantia would be ideal for towing, and cheap to buy.. :lol: Using a 75 is like asking a show horse to tow a cart! tsk tsk.. .. Last edited by James.uk; 2nd January 2010 at 20:38..

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mikey_32 Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer 02 club se cdt remapped Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cannock South Staffs Posts: 270 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I tow a 6 berth twin axle with my diesel tourer, no self leveling rear suspention but it tows very well, my only critisism would be that these cars have quite a tall 1st and reverse, not a problem on level ground but even on the slightest incline you do need a a bit of clutch slip and the clutches do get hot. but once moving these cars make for a very stable tow car. __________________

3rd January 2010, 07:47	#8
valkyrie Regular poster rover75 tourer cdt connoisseur Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I tow a large 2 berth, kind with end bathroom, weighs in at 1400kg, and diesel tourer is more than adequate. The only thing you may find is that you have to have a plate which raises up the towball as our cars are quite low to the ground. I didn't have this in the first instance, and the caravan sat at a very very downward angle. Its only a ten minute job for a garage to fix a raising plate on. Economy-wise, the OB computer reads 35+ on a motorway journey. Stability is brilliant, and more than adequate power. The only grouse I have is that with the car being so low, it is not possible to see the rear through the vans rear window.

3rd January 2010, 09:01	#10
stonflo Regular poster rover 75 saloon Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: shropshire Posts: 43 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	caravan Try http://www.cuddles.abelgratis.net/vandata.htm for caravan info and http://whattowcar.com/index.php for matching car and caravan. Mike