Towing a car with a Swift Bolero 684fb(3700k mplw)

laenr replied on 11/08/2016 11:00

Posted on 11/08/2016 11:00

I am trying to find a comfortable car to tow behind the Swift Bolero 684fb (3700 Kg max weight) which has a claimed tow limit of 2000Kg. I think the fiat engine would struggle or stall with such a load on some 1:4 gradients I travel. Anyone got advice how it might cope with, say, a 1200Kg car behind?   --    ( as I would prefer to avoid a very small car under 1000 Kg)

laenr replied on 14/08/2016 21:01

Posted on 14/08/2016 21:01

Thanks everyone.  Most helpful replies. Maybe I'll stick to towing my motorcycle and sidecar at 380kg on  259kg trailer and hire a car if weather is appalling. 

ScaniaMan69 replied on 15/08/2016 21:48

Posted on 15/08/2016 21:48

Do you still get the 10% discount on Enterprise rent a car when quoting a Caravan Club discount code? 

Russ

Tinwheeler replied on 15/08/2016 22:18

Posted on 15/08/2016 22:18

Do you still get the 10% discount on Enterprise rent a car when quoting a Caravan Club discount code? 

Russ

Yes, you do but it's only off the rental and not the insurance. Cheaper options are available.

TonyIshUK replied on 17/08/2016 17:50

Posted on 17/08/2016 17:50

Enterprise have served us well whenever we have used them.

it pays to check with the local branch to confirm pickup times etc aday before,  or even when booking.  The staff have always been very helpful, however their computer system seems to have a mind of its own, and decides that your nearest agent is based in Washington DC or Colorado. So pickups can be a problem, when you expect to be picked up somewhere in the UK.

rgds

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