Tow car information

trevtp replied on 29/06/2018 19:43

Posted on 29/06/2018 19:43

Hi All

I am in the process of deciding which tow car to buy. Due to the changes in emissions etc most manufacturers seem to be reducing there diesel engine choices and reducing them to 150bhp. Does anyone tow with a 150bhp car e.g. one we were thinking of is the VW Sharan, is it up to the job or do you find them under powered. I tow an Elddis Osprey approx 1400Kg.

Another question. Does anyone tow with a Kia Sorento. This seems like the ideal car but I am interested in the fuel consumption especially solo every day use and are you happy with the towing capabilities. Thanks in anticipation.

lornalou1 replied on 12/07/2018 20:09

Posted on 30/06/2018 22:23 by brightstar2

I use Honda CR-V .... 1.6 ltr. Diesel - 160 bhp and tows my Adria Adiva weighing in at 1485kg a treat. 9 speed auto with manual flappy paddles if you want to play with .

Solo - 45-48mpg - pure towing home to site 32 average

Combined total over 2500 miles mixed solo and towing 35/36 mpg.

What's not to like !!

Posted on 12/07/2018 20:09

"what's not to like"  Well the words Honda and Adria. sealed

LeTouriste replied on 07/03/2019 14:51

Posted on 07/03/2019 14:51

I have recently changed to a 2017 VW Caravelle diesel. It is 150 bhp and tows our 1436 MPTLM caravan effortlessly.  It has a Euro 6 engine with ad blue emission treatment and is exempt from all the emission zone restrictions, both in the UK and France.

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