Buying a new (second hand) towing car.

highbank18 replied on 21/03/2019 08:21

Posted on 21/03/2019 08:21

We are looking for a new (second hand) towing car and would like to hear your recommendations. Our caravan has a MTPLM of 1400, and MRO 1244.

Ideally we would like to purchase a car about 2 or 3 years old.

Looking forward to hearing your replies.

Takethedogalong replied on 23/03/2019 11:25

Posted on 23/03/2019 11:25

Nice! We considered a Stag, bit more room for dogs (😂). We towed with our MGB GT, but not this one. Haldon Hill didn’t do the clutch much good........

We tend to go for full on 4x4s for towing, we like grass pitches and CLs.

Milothedog replied on 23/03/2019 11:32

Posted on 23/03/2019 11:25 by Takethedogalong

Nice! We considered a Stag, bit more room for dogs (😂). We towed with our MGB GT, but not this one. Haldon Hill didn’t do the clutch much good........

We tend to go for full on 4x4s for towing, we like grass pitches and CLs.

Posted on 23/03/2019 11:32

I'll show you mine if... cool sorry to OP for going a little off thread

Takethedogalong replied on 23/03/2019 11:57

Posted on 23/03/2019 11:57

Absolutely beautiful. Such a lovely car, and nice colour as well. Our MG isn’t up to that standard at the moment, has new interior, but watch this space.......someone got her pension lump sum this month, and a respray is on the list! Currently teal blue, but I am leaving it up to OH to choose. 

All I can say to OP to help is choose wisely if you like grass pitches.

Milothedog replied on 23/03/2019 17:01

Posted on 23/03/2019 16:31 by EmilysDad

A very nice MKII Stag. 👍 

Posted on 23/03/2019 17:01

Thank you MM, yes it is a Mk2 but a very early one so left the factory (August 73) built using a Mk1 shell so unofficially refereed to as a Mk1.5 cool 

EmilysDad replied on 23/03/2019 17:17

Posted on 23/03/2019 17:01 by Milothedog

Thank you MM, yes it is a Mk2 but a very early one so left the factory (August 73) built using a Mk1 shell so unofficially refereed to as a Mk1.5 cool 

Posted on 23/03/2019 17:17

I have to confess that I only know a MKI from  MKII because of the chrome trim on the sills . 🙄

Milothedog replied on 23/03/2019 17:40

Posted on 23/03/2019 17:17 by EmilysDad

I have to confess that I only know a MKI from  MKII because of the chrome trim on the sills . 🙄

Posted on 23/03/2019 17:40

Don't want to hijack the OP thread, Sorry OP, but most obvious thing is Mk1 had steel wheels. Mk1 shell has different door locks to Mk2. lots of other anorak things, but too many to go into on someone else's thread.

A lot of my blood sweat and tears in that car, Oh, and some money wink

Apologies to OP

near Malvern Hills Club Campsite Member photo by Andrew Cole

Book a late escape

There's still availability at many popular UK Club campsites - find your perfect pitch today for a last minute trip!

Book now
Woman sitting in camping chair by Wastwater in the Lake District with her two dogs and picnic blanket

Follow us on Facebook

Follow the Caravan and Motorhome Club via our official Facebook page for latest news, holiday ideas, events, activities and special offers.

Photo of Wast Water, Lake District by Sue Peace
Visit Facebook