Caravanning without a towcar

Rob COurt replied on 20/08/2020 05:41

Posted on 20/08/2020 05:41

We have just been informed that our tow car (MPV style Peugeot 5008) does not have the capacity to legally tow our caravan. As we are not in a position to replace it yet we're looking at alternatives for holidaying with our caravan.

Does anyone have any experience of the following options and/or would be able to provide advice?

1) Hiring a tow car : we're looking at quotes in the region of £300/week.

2) Caravan transport: arranging shipment of caravan to the site and back again.

3) Seasonal pitch (possibly prohibitively expensive) with caravan transported to the site.

I'm sure there may be other options we've not thought of? 

Many thanks!

Rob

lornalou1 replied on 20/08/2020 12:44

Posted on 20/08/2020 12:44

When did you find out about weights and how long have you been towing like this. You don't give much detail of car or caravan so posting details might get better answers. How far out is the match and who told you. 

JillwithaJay replied on 20/08/2020 14:05

Posted on 20/08/2020 14:05

Do you know anybody personally who you could trust and who would tow your van to a site and back for you?  

If we had a problem, our son would willingly tow ours if we asked him.

Worst case - put holidays on hold for a little while and work on replacing your current car. 

replied on 20/08/2020 14:48

Posted on 20/08/2020 14:48

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replied on 20/08/2020 15:06

Posted on 20/08/2020 14:48 by

I have just glanced at the Peugot 508 brochure and without knowing exactly which variant you have it seems a fairly "beefy" car with a reasonable towing limit. I would get some proper advice  re weights and caravan spec before making any decisions

Posted on 20/08/2020 15:06

Th e OP wrote Peugeot 5008 David. Some have towing limit of 1200

obbernockle replied on 20/08/2020 15:38

Posted on 20/08/2020 15:38

 Some French cars have a tow limit published which assumes the car is emty apart from driver and a bit. In other words a low maximum Train Weight. 

obbernockle replied on 20/08/2020 16:00

Posted on 20/08/2020 16:00

I assume that the OP knows the legal limits and has taken this from the plated figures given on the car's B post. (Maximum Train Weight minus Maximum Car Weight = Maximum Trailer Weight).

It depends on the precise figures for the outfit involved but, it may be possible for the car with driver to tow the caravan empty or very lightly loaded to site and then make a second journey with passengers and luggage. This would at least mean the car would be available for the family whilst on holiday. For vehicle limits it is the actual weights which are used to determine compliance (whereas for licence limits it is the plated weights).

Tinwheeler replied on 20/08/2020 16:18

Posted on 20/08/2020 14:48 by

I have just glanced at the Peugot 508 brochure and without knowing exactly which variant you have it seems a fairly "beefy" car with a reasonable towing limit. I would get some proper advice  re weights and caravan spec before making any decisions

Posted on 20/08/2020 16:18

It’s a 5008 and the current max braked towing weights range from 950 up to 1800kg. 

replied on 20/08/2020 16:29

Posted on 20/08/2020 16:18 by Tinwheeler

It’s a 5008 and the current max braked towing weights range from 950 up to 1800kg. 

Posted on 20/08/2020 16:29

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Tinwheeler replied on 20/08/2020 16:36

Posted on 20/08/2020 16:29 by

That was what I found when I looked but for a decision like this it needs more than forum experts to check it out dont you agree

Posted on 20/08/2020 16:36

I think the OP knows his car model and what it can tow.

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