Ford kuga 2ltr awd
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Fozzie replied on 12/02/2021 20:12
Posted on 12/02/2021 14:10 by JaRTI have towed a twin axle caravan extensively at 96% of the cars (Antara) mass in service.
This included trips through Europe to Northern Italy, down to Provence and in the UK up to the highlands and down to Cornwall.
I wouldn't hesitate to do the same again though I currently tow a lighter 'van with a 2wd 2 litre 150ps Kuga.
As long as you are legal, within manufacturer limits then it is no problem.
Of course you will always find people who don't agree and will tut tut at you for doing so but invariably this will be people who have never done it and slavishly stick to the 85% 'rule', despite that being the one recommended for inexperienced towers.
Posted on 12/02/2021 20:12
Just sort of replying to your last two paragraphs and also I tow with a Kuga.
What I fail to understand the max towing figures for a 2 litre 4x4 Kuga is 2100kg to me this figure is rediculously high,this figure is allowing me to tow say a Elddis Crusader Borealis twin wheel base monster at 1800kg if I wanted to.
This is quite a popular question on social media sites with replies "yes it will tow 2100kg."
I am one of those towers that still prefer the old fashioned 85% guideline,
To really be honest,I could not explain towing ratio's, nowadays especially ,the legal,side of it,and it would be interesting how many people really do understand it.
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mylo replied on 12/02/2021 22:09
Posted on 12/02/2021 22:09
The question was does anyone tow a twin axle caravan with a ford kuga so wanted to hear from people who did he is a experienced at towing caravans so as long as caravan weight is lower than car he will be in line with both clubs guide lines 100% for experienced towers the 2100 kg is the legal limit doesn’t ask about other makes of cars people start talking about there cars which is not wote was being asked
EmilysDad replied on 12/02/2021 23:28
Posted on 12/02/2021 22:09 by myloThe question was does anyone tow a twin axle caravan with a ford kuga so wanted to hear from people who did he is a experienced at towing caravans so as long as caravan weight is lower than car he will be in line with both clubs guide lines 100% for experienced towers the 2100 kg is the legal limit doesn’t ask about other makes of cars people start talking about there cars which is not wote was being asked
Posted on 12/02/2021 23:28
isn't the quoted 2100kg what the vehicle can pull when starting from a stand still on a specific slope? as long as you don't exceed the quoted figures for the car, it doesn't say that the car has to be heavier than the trailer. The max train weight of my car is 6550kg .... my car 'only' weighs around 2200kg
That's not to say I'll be towing a 3500kg trailer though on the road.
mylo replied on 12/02/2021 23:41
Freddy55 replied on 13/02/2021 00:19
JaRT replied on 13/02/2021 12:26
Posted on 12/02/2021 20:12 by FozzieJust sort of replying to your last two paragraphs and also I tow with a Kuga.
What I fail to understand the max towing figures for a 2 litre 4x4 Kuga is 2100kg to me this figure is rediculously high,this figure is allowing me to tow say a Elddis Crusader Borealis twin wheel base monster at 1800kg if I wanted to.
This is quite a popular question on social media sites with replies "yes it will tow 2100kg."
I am one of those towers that still prefer the old fashioned 85% guideline,
To really be honest,I could not explain towing ratio's, nowadays especially ,the legal,side of it,and it would be interesting how many people really do understand it.
Posted on 13/02/2021 12:26
With out checking the precise figures. the legal max for my Kuga is around 300kg over it's mass in service.
I personally wouldn't be attempting to to that.
My current 'up plated' van is 1500kg MTLPM and comes in at around 90% of my Kuga's Mass in service. And I am perfectly happy with that.
JaRT replied on 13/02/2021 12:30
Posted on 12/02/2021 22:09 by myloThe question was does anyone tow a twin axle caravan with a ford kuga so wanted to hear from people who did he is a experienced at towing caravans so as long as caravan weight is lower than car he will be in line with both clubs guide lines 100% for experienced towers the 2100 kg is the legal limit doesn’t ask about other makes of cars people start talking about there cars which is not wote was being asked
Posted on 13/02/2021 12:30
I mentioned 'other cars' because I was addressing the general issue of towing a large twin axle at up to 100%. Something I have extensive experience of.
Please don't try to dictate how people choose to answer the original question.
My response was perfectly relevant to the discussion.
mylo replied on 13/02/2021 20:15
Posted on 13/02/2021 20:15
Hi think most caravans are fitted with act which stops snaking by putting on the brakes of caravan and pulling van straight again my last 2 vans have both had it fitted would not tow van with out that fitted think most people would of had van snake at some time in the past with out act fitted think member was only asking about kuga not other cars so don’t see relevant to discussion
TonyBurton replied on 13/02/2021 20:30
Posted on 13/02/2021 20:30
I'm really pleased with my AWD Kuga particularly during the present snowy conditions. I only tow a single axle caravan with the standard Al-Ko tow-ball stabilizer. There is clearly plenty of power and the outfit is perfectly stable. I thought twin axles are supposed to be more stable than single axles. In addition the Bailey will have trailer control and the Ford system can also be enabled on a Kuga with factory fitted tow bar. If the weight ratio is somewhere around 100% it should be a good match.
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chasstreet
Caravanner from Ayrshire