Diesel Auto Towing

mikey_32 · 5th October 2011, 13:43

As some of you may remember but a couple of years ago I had an 02plate Club se Diesel estate and I still say it's the best car I've ever had, since then I've been driving a Hyundai Santa Fe, a good car but nowhere near as refined as my Rover, anyway, a long story cut short, after just under 10k miles on a new clutch I have to replace the clutch yet again, (a common fault on this engine)
Anyway, I'm thinking of getting another 75/ZT-t but this time fancy an auto, I'll be asking the car to give everything that it's got as our caravan is 26" twin axle weighing in at 1600kgs, are the auto boxes good for towing this kind of weight when I only tow probably 1500/2000 miles per year?

Mike

man of kent · 5th October 2011, 14:00

The previous owner to my 2002 diesel tourer auto did a p/ex as the car was not suitable for the caravan they towed. I would suggest the problem with any auto is hill starting ability with a caravan on the back. There is so much slip. There is no doubt the engine is fine, but the auto on steep hills?? Also, I would suggest more frequent autobox oil changes as the auto oil will get hot.

James.uk · 5th October 2011, 14:03

there are websites for towing weights etc, but I do know the 75 diesel auto's are great for towing, just depends on the trailer size. If its too big you are better off with a big 4x4.. Far better to have too much power available innit..

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mikey_32 · 5th October 2011, 14:07

Yeah I do all my own servicing so box oil changes would be more frequent, or would I be better sticking with a manual, I know really the van is to heavy for the car but my budget will only allow around £5k so what else is there? It has to be good on fuel.

Mike

mikey_32 · 5th October 2011, 14:31

I sold my Rover for a 4x4 James, and I can't keep up with it's hunger for clutches, that's why I'm thinking of down sizing back to a 75

Andy K · 5th October 2011, 17:02

autos on other makes are good for towing.

Snagger · 5th October 2011, 17:41

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Originally Posted by mikey_32

Yeah I do all my own servicing so box oil changes would be more frequent, or would I be better sticking with a manual, I know really the van is to heavy for the car but my budget will only allow around £5k so what else is there? It has to be good on fuel.

Mike

How about one of these, plenty of grunt for the van, should do well on fuel long distance. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...1500?logcode=p Groover.

craig8661 · 5th October 2011, 17:50

hmmmm i did a 400 mile round trip the other day with my horse box and 1 horse some good steep hills to crawl up start stop traffic and it didnt give me one bit of jip my auto also pulled it with ease and when i hit 50mph it went into lockup no problem.

never got hot but i have the oil cooler on the passinger side

sln8458 · 5th October 2011, 19:23

My first real towcar was a Shogun 3.0ltr petol Auto LWB, only ever got caught out with a cross wind once - hit the go pedal & went from 60 - 70 quicker that both my fingers can type almost forgot the van on the back

You could look at/for a Shogun/PJ auto diesel lots of toys, brill driving position, not too good on fuel economy but will pull a hill up a caravan

my 2d's

SteveN

RPWC · 5th October 2011, 21:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikey_32

As some of you may remember but a couple of years ago I had an 02plate Club se Diesel estate and I still say it's the best car I've ever had, since then I've been driving a Hyundai Santa Fe, a good car but nowhere near as refined as my Rover, anyway, a long story cut short, after just under 10k miles on a new clutch I have to replace the clutch yet again, (a common fault on this engine)
Anyway, I'm thinking of getting another 75/ZT-t but this time fancy an auto, I'll be asking the car to give everything that it's got as our caravan is 26" twin axle weighing in at 1600kgs, are the auto boxes good for towing this kind of weight when I only tow probably 1500/2000 miles per year?

Mike

The diesel engined car has a towing capacity of 1600kg,so if you're van weighs 1600kg empty,by the time you load up all your gear,you're going to be over the limit,it would'nt matter if you were going 10 miles,or 500 miles,you would be towing illegally with a 75.
You could always swap the hi and dry for a Freelander? same engine as the Rover/MG but higher towing capacity,or get a lighter caravan

5th October 2011, 13:43	#1
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	Diesel Auto Towing As some of you may remember but a couple of years ago I had an 02plate Club se Diesel estate and I still say it's the best car I've ever had, since then I've been driving a Hyundai Santa Fe, a good car but nowhere near as refined as my Rover, anyway, a long story cut short, after just under 10k miles on a new clutch I have to replace the clutch yet again, (a common fault on this engine) Anyway, I'm thinking of getting another 75/ZT-t but this time fancy an auto, I'll be asking the car to give everything that it's got as our caravan is 26" twin axle weighing in at 1600kgs, are the auto boxes good for towing this kind of weight when I only tow probably 1500/2000 miles per year? Mike __________________

5th October 2011, 14:07	#4
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	Yeah I do all my own servicing so box oil changes would be more frequent, or would I be better sticking with a manual, I know really the van is to heavy for the car but my budget will only allow around £5k so what else is there? It has to be good on fuel. Mike __________________

5th October 2011, 14:31	#5
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 sold my Rover for a 4x4 James, and I can't keep up with it's hunger for clutches, that's why I'm thinking of down sizing back to a 75 __________________

5th October 2011, 17:50	#8
craig8661 Posted a thing or two rover 75 tourer cdt Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Chesterfield Posts: 1,924 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	hmmmm i did a 400 mile round trip the other day with my horse box and 1 horse some good steep hills to crawl up start stop traffic and it didnt give me one bit of jip my auto also pulled it with ease and when i hit 50mph it went into lockup no problem. never got hot but i have the oil cooler on the passinger side __________________ http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/a...y%20se/sig.jpg spoilt as i own a cdt auto connoisseur se cdt auto member 829 mods so far synergy 2 heated washer jets cant really add anything else as it has it all lol

5th October 2011, 19:23	#9
sln8458 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Contemporary SE 2.0 Diesel Auto 2005 Facelift Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 600 Thanks: 90 Thanked 67 Times in 47 Posts	My first real towcar was a Shogun 3.0ltr petol Auto LWB, only ever got caught out with a cross wind once - hit the go pedal & went from 60 - 70 quicker that both my fingers can type almost forgot the van on the back You could look at/for a Shogun/PJ auto diesel lots of toys, brill driving position, not too good on fuel economy but will pull a hill up a caravan my 2d's SteveN __________________ Mods Fitted: Cruise Control; FBH with GSM (was FrenchMike's Remote) & dash button; Rear Blind; In-line Thermostat; wired in front & rear cameras; Mercedes DRL +DRL2; twin horns, twin usb power outlets, digital coolant temperature readout, Real Walnut dash, Walnut & black leather steering wheel, Walnut Handbrake grip, Towbar with full Rover harness. Rear seat cup holders. Wanted: Walnut auto gear stick handle Mods to do: all done , need to come up with some more.

5th October 2011, 14:00	#2
man of kent Loves to post 75 tourer auto diesel Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Nordelph, nr Downham Market Posts: 419 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The previous owner to my 2002 diesel tourer auto did a p/ex as the car was not suitable for the caravan they towed. I would suggest the problem with any auto is hill starting ability with a caravan on the back. There is so much slip. There is no doubt the engine is fine, but the auto on steep hills?? Also, I would suggest more frequent autobox oil changes as the auto oil will get hot.

5th October 2011, 14:03	#3
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	there are websites for towing weights etc, but I do know the 75 diesel auto's are great for towing, just depends on the trailer size. If its too big you are better off with a big 4x4.. Far better to have too much power available innit.. ...

5th October 2011, 17:02	#6
Andy K Avid contributor 75 Saloon petrol 2.5 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: England Posts: 193 Thanks: 11 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	autos on other makes are good for towing.