caravan

[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

[Robson Rover Repair]

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]

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

[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 horse to tow a cart! tsk tsk.. ;)
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[windrush]

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.. ;)
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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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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