Good towcar

RPWC · 10th August 2013, 16:40

Just come back from a week away with the caravan, we did 260 miles in total, plus the 150 to come home. I filled up before leaving 41 litres from just under half full, on the way down ,we had a bit of a headwind, so had to drop to 4th gear a canny few times, but on the return it pulled all the way up the M6 with only the occasional drop to 4th. Working out the sums, I think I got 28.3 mpg with a loaded caravan in tow, which is miles better than what I got with my old 1.8 petrol Mondeo, that I had before the Rover. Well pleased.

FLYING BANANA · 10th August 2013, 16:58

Glad to hear the old girl is running well. As for the car!!!!!!!

RPWC · 10th August 2013, 17:29

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Originally Posted by FLYING BANANA

Glad to hear the old girl is running well. As for the car!!!!!!!

just you wait til September mister!!

reworht · 11th August 2013, 08:19

Welcome back Richard

I did a total of 1371 miles in July, 710 of which were with the caravan on the back - total average mpg over that was 38 across 4 fill ups, varying from 32 when it was nearly all towing, to 45 when there was very little towing - and there were a few 3rd gear climbs up the A9 included in those figures! (mind you, the long run down the other side on a trailing throttle probably helped the figures a bit too!)
The economy will improve even further now 'cos I've finally fitted my new door mirrors which you sourced for me and they are much more aerodynamic than the previous ones - better to look at too!

RPWC · 11th August 2013, 10:53

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Originally Posted by reworht

Welcome back Richard

I did a total of 1371 miles in July, 710 of which were with the caravan on the back - total average mpg over that was 38 across 4 fill ups, varying from 32 when it was nearly all towing, to 45 when there was very little towing - and there were a few 3rd gear climbs up the A9 included in those figures! (mind you, the long run down the other side on a trailing throttle probably helped the figures a bit too!)
The economy will improve even further now 'cos I've finally fitted my new door mirrors which you sourced for me and they are much more aerodynamic than the previous ones - better to look at too!

Well done, it's only taken you what 3 ? 4? Months

Georgies Dad · 11th August 2013, 15:00

Our cars tow so effortlessly,I just keep looking in the mirrors to check if the caravan is still there.

Towed over 1000 miles this year already with another 300 miles to do in Sept.

Who needs a chelsea tractor?

RPWC · 11th August 2013, 17:35

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Originally Posted by w44nty

Our cars tow so effortlessly,I just keep looking in the mirrors to check if the caravan is still there.

Towed over 1000 miles this year already with another 300 miles to do in Sept.

Who needs a chelsea tractor?

Too bl00dy right mate.
The site we stayed on last week was divided into bays of 10/12, in our section, there was 0ne transit van, a motorhome, and the rest were 4x4s with the exception of us. poor fuel consumption, expensive tyres, extortionate ved? nah, they can keep 'em , I'll stick wi me comfy saloon car

RPWC · 20th August 2013, 19:53

Filled up again at the weekend, before our current break, this time took 33 litres, after doing the sums I got 34.8 mpg with the caravan in tow last time.

paulmariner · 28th August 2013, 19:09

I tow an old (18yrs) abbey gts.
It's about 1400kg loaded.

The car thinks there's nothing on the back and I get around 30mpg towing. About 38-40mpg normal driving so I'm well pleased.

Nicholasmitchell · 3rd September 2013, 18:07

I tow a single axle car trailer with an austin maestro on board and a boot full of spares and tyres/wheels etc. it tows lovely! I bought the car for towing and it does it effortlessly.

10th August 2013, 16:40	#1
RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,196 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	Good towcar Just come back from a week away with the caravan, we did 260 miles in total, plus the 150 to come home. I filled up before leaving 41 litres from just under half full, on the way down ,we had a bit of a headwind, so had to drop to 4th gear a canny few times, but on the return it pulled all the way up the M6 with only the occasional drop to 4th. Working out the sums, I think I got 28.3 mpg with a loaded caravan in tow, which is miles better than what I got with my old 1.8 petrol Mondeo, that I had before the Rover. Well pleased. __________________ Cheers. Rich…

10th August 2013, 16:58	#2
FLYING BANANA Moderator/Club Shop MG ZT 1.8t+. No.3 of 4 in Sunspot Yellow & Ford Fiesta in Black. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rattler Farm Posts: 22,659 Thanks: 9,270 Thanked 15,645 Times in 6,806 Posts	Glad to hear the old girl is running well. As for the car!!!!!!! __________________ 234,320. Got 2 long distance trips coming up. onen hag oll

11th August 2013, 08:19	#4
reworht This is my second home Honda HR-V 1.6 i-DTEC SE Navi 5dr Diesel Hatchback Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: North Yorks Moors Posts: 14,446 Thanks: 782 Thanked 2,156 Times in 1,497 Posts	Welcome back Richard I did a total of 1371 miles in July, 710 of which were with the caravan on the back - total average mpg over that was 38 across 4 fill ups, varying from 32 when it was nearly all towing, to 45 when there was very little towing - and there were a few 3rd gear climbs up the A9 included in those figures! (mind you, the long run down the other side on a trailing throttle probably helped the figures a bit too!) The economy will improve even further now 'cos I've finally fitted my new door mirrors which you sourced for me and they are much more aerodynamic than the previous ones - better to look at too! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Rodney - you plonker! ... but more commonly known as Rod !

11th August 2013, 15:00	#6
Georgies Dad This is my second home Land Rover Join Date: May 2013 Location: Thorpe St Andrew,Norwich Posts: 14,715 Thanks: 933 Thanked 2,925 Times in 1,979 Posts	Our cars tow so effortlessly,I just keep looking in the mirrors to check if the caravan is still there. Towed over 1000 miles this year already with another 300 miles to do in Sept. Who needs a chelsea tractor? __________________ Steve and Georgie Together Forever Lonely days are long Twilight sings a song All the happiness that used to be Soon my eyes will close Soon I'll find repose And in dreams, you're always near to me I'll see you in my dreams And then I'll hold you in my dreams

20th August 2013, 19:53	#8
RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,196 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	Filled up again at the weekend, before our current break, this time took 33 litres, after doing the sums I got 34.8 mpg with the caravan in tow last time. __________________ Cheers. Rich…

28th August 2013, 19:09	#9
paulmariner Avid contributor 75 CDTi Connie Auto tourer 54 160 re-map Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sunny Suffolk Posts: 238 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I tow an old (18yrs) abbey gts. It's about 1400kg loaded. The car thinks there's nothing on the back and I get around 30mpg towing. About 38-40mpg normal driving so I'm well pleased. __________________ Work is the curse of the drinking classes

3rd September 2013, 18:07	#10
Nicholasmitchell Regular poster 75 tourer cdt I Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ware Posts: 60 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	I tow a single axle car trailer with an austin maestro on board and a boot full of spares and tyres/wheels etc. it tows lovely! I bought the car for towing and it does it effortlessly.