R75 2.0 V6.....should I use her to tow???

Steve Powell · 5th July 2011, 20:29

Good evening all
Ok. I have a 2000 plate Rover 75 2.0 V6 manual.......able to tow 1400kg........
I own a Compass Reflection 490, MAW 1200kg.....overall length 22'3"

Would this be ok, or pushing the boundaries ????

Sorry if this kind of question has been asked before

Thomas · 5th July 2011, 20:32

Hi Steve

I moved this to the touring camping and caravan forum for a bit better coverage.

Steve Powell · 5th July 2011, 20:35

Well, thank you...
I was looking for one, didnt think to look under social.....Doohhhhhhhh

Cheers

Thomas · 5th July 2011, 20:37

no probs Steve,

Roverowner · 6th July 2011, 07:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Powell

Good evening all
Ok. I have a 2000 plate Rover 75 2.0 V6 manual.......able to tow 1400kg........
I own a Compass Reflection 490, MAW 1200kg.....overall length 22'3"

Would this be ok, or pushing the boundaries ????

Sorry if this kind of question has been asked before

Don´t see why not.

The van shouldn´t weigh it´s max when you go off in it. Would thing that it would be at least a couple of hundred kgs under the max. The max for the towbar is usually a long way under what it and the car will actually take. If the car is in good condition, I can´t see why not. Take it for a spin först and see how it behaves

nisfo · 6th July 2011, 12:35

Hi Steve, I towed my Eccles with my 2.0 v6 with no problems, even up hill. Only issue I had was not being able to feel the van through the base of my seat, if that makes sense.

RPWC · 6th July 2011, 21:17

You have 200kg to spare,your van fully loaded weighs 1200,your car's max towing weight is 1400,so no problem at all

Robson Rover Repair · 9th July 2011, 08:19

Yes, no issues at all, and the towing weights guide ive compiled confirms everything you have said.

5th July 2011, 20:29	#1
Steve Powell Avid contributor Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tamworth Posts: 205 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	R75 2.0 V6.....should I use her to tow??? Good evening all Ok. I have a 2000 plate Rover 75 2.0 V6 manual.......able to tow 1400kg........ I own a Compass Reflection 490, MAW 1200kg.....overall length 22'3" Would this be ok, or pushing the boundaries ???? Sorry if this kind of question has been asked before

5th July 2011, 20:32	#2
Thomas This is my second home MG6 1.8T GT SE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Falkirk Posts: 9,510 Thanks: 106 Thanked 173 Times in 128 Posts	Hi Steve I moved this to the touring camping and caravan forum for a bit better coverage. __________________ MG6 1.8 TCi in Artic White 1975 Land Rover Series 3

5th July 2011, 20:37	#4
Thomas This is my second home MG6 1.8T GT SE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Falkirk Posts: 9,510 Thanks: 106 Thanked 173 Times in 128 Posts	no probs Steve, __________________ MG6 1.8 TCi in Artic White 1975 Land Rover Series 3

6th July 2011, 21:17	#7
RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,177 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	You have 200kg to spare,your van fully loaded weighs 1200,your car's max towing weight is 1400,so no problem at all __________________ Cheers. Rich…

9th July 2011, 08:19	#8
Robson Rover Repair NI/ROI RS ZT-T 190 / 75 Diesel x3 / 6 door limo / 216 Cabby / Rover 25 van Join Date: May 2009 Location: Antrim Posts: 8,103 Thanks: 299 Thanked 1,046 Times in 568 Posts	Yes, no issues at all, and the towing weights guide ive compiled confirms everything you have said. __________________ Cheers, Colin Robson Rover Repair on Youtube DISCOUNTED MTEC BRAKES FOR ALL MG ROVER'S Braided hoses, more coating and pad options for 2024

5th July 2011, 20:35	#3
Steve Powell Avid contributor Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tamworth Posts: 205 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well, thank you... I was looking for one, didnt think to look under social.....Doohhhhhhhh Cheers

6th July 2011, 12:35	#6
nisfo Gets stuck in 75 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: - Posts: 868 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Hi Steve, I towed my Eccles with my 2.0 v6 with no problems, even up hill. Only issue I had was not being able to feel the van through the base of my seat, if that makes sense.