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Hyundai Santa Fe

bluerocket5 replied on 24/02/2019 18:43

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bluerocket5

Caravanner from South Yorkshire

Posted on 24/02/2019 18:43

Hello 

I am picking up a 2016 premium Santa Fe next week, need the high driving position due to lower back issues. the Volvo V60 D4 has been good but low to get in out of now. The higher stance of the Hyundai means it is easier to load for me 

I will be towing an Eldiss Affinity 462 mtplm 1300kg so I know perhaps a bit overkill but I'll be be able to carry a bit more in the car now and I do love my cooking on the cadac 

First thing I'll do is get a tow bar fitted not sure which is best though fixed or detachable 

Any constructively helpful feedback would be most welcome from members 

Thanks 

Bluerocket

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dave the rave replied on 25/02/2019 19:25

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Posted on 25/02/2019 11:25 by Wildwood

A fixed one seems the best decision in your case. We have had them for something over 35 years and I have only caught my shins a couple of times so it has never been a problem.

Good luck with the new car.

Posted on 25/02/2019 19:25

I have had fixed towbars for over 40 years and have never (yet) caught my shin.In later years with a 7 seater Sorento I have found that the ball makes a good step if I need to reach the front end of the boot space (big boot and short person!)wink

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EmilysDad replied on 26/02/2019 08:32

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Posted on 25/02/2019 22:12 by Cornersteady

No need to use offensive language to get your point across is there MM?smile

 

 

Posted on 26/02/2019 08:32

It often works though ..... and you need to remember you're not in the classroom anymore. kiss

Tinwheeler replied on 26/02/2019 11:38

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Posted on 26/02/2019 11:26 by lornalou1
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Posted on 26/02/2019 11:38

Now that I do find both offensive and unnecessary. 

No need to turn it into a full scale argument with personal comments, LL. 

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Posted on 26/02/2019 11:38 by Tinwheeler

Now that I do find both offensive and unnecessary. 

No need to turn it into a full scale argument with personal comments, LL. 

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Posted on 27/02/2019 14:58

We have a 66 Reg Santa Fe Wiggins bought new. It was a limited edition,premium SE plus extras, and a very good deal.

It is an excellent towcar and very pleasant to drive. Thee is plenty of power with reasonable economy.It has been extremely reliable.

We have a fixed towbar which is fine. Our previous Sorento had a removable one which was a fiddle to fit or remove,so it tended to be left on.

We tow a Bailey Unicorn Cadiz with ours which is no problem at 1400kg max!

Ours has heated steering wheel and heated or cooled seats which are great! Lots of other toys such as sunroof satnav  hid lights etc.

Ours has self levelling suspension which is useful towing.

Hope you enjoy it!

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