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14th May 2017, 12:19 | #51 | |
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It only struggles pulling away on a steep hill, it is a rather high first gear for towing.
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14th May 2017, 13:11 | #52 |
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i tow a 1050kg challanger420 and find the standard power just enough but really needs a remap to be an enjoyable towcar
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14th May 2017, 14:05 | #54 |
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Ah, OK - a bit heavier than the table suggested. I have only once been concerned at trying to pull away - it was a very steep hill on a back road and there were lights on the hill. Everywhere else, it pulled perfectly easy take off and I really hate slipping the clutch to pull away.
My back up plan for should I really get stuck on a hill (never happened), was to let the caravan turn sideways near 90 degrees to the car, then you are not towing the full weight as you try to start.
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22nd May 2017, 16:01 | #55 |
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Only thing the ZT has towed so far is an Ifor Williams double horsebox.
Considering they're not the lightest things in the world, and are usually on the back of 4x4's the Zed tows it very well, and stability wise it's never twitched an inch even at 60mph (when light), 45/50mph loaded.
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4th July 2017, 19:14 | #56 |
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Well the Rover 75 Tourer has pulled the Caravan on a couple of outings, performed well but struggled a bit with the weight at times, and on the motorway it just felt like the tail was wagging the dog. Our replacement tow car has been picked up now, went for an early release Discovery Sport, so the Rover 75 has had its final clean this week and will soon be for sale.
First outing with the Caravan and Rover 75 It made it north of the border The caravan is just that bit too big for the Tourer to handle |
5th July 2017, 06:47 | #57 | |
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There are a few Challenger models, which one is that?
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I don't know if the rear suspension was just a bit too soft and that didn't help with things, I did get some MG Rover OE self leveling units for it, but by then had decided either the car or caravan had to be swapped so didn't get them fitted. With the Discovery Sport its a different beast and it pulls like nothing is on the back, but it has a tow capacity of 2200 and is a much heavier vehicle. Project get a caravan has been an expensive dabble in caravanning ... Doh ... But on the plus side me and the wife both love it and cant wait to hitch up and get away when we can. |
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5th July 2017, 08:24 | #59 |
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I see where you are coming from, that is around 200Kg heavier than mine. I have read that adding dampers to the caravan's suspension can help a lot with stability when towing, but have never had reason to try them.
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I would guess that near the max the car is nearing its limits. Good move getting something bigger. My van is nice and light for my 75, 950 from memory no more and its a dream to tow.
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