Appropriate towing vehicles

LesAsh replied on 29/08/2020 10:35

LesAsh

Posted on 29/08/2020 10:35

Good morning

My name is Les and I am going to look at a vehicle today, it is a Kia Sportage 2.0 (55 PLATE)

Would anybody have any advice as to the suitability of this car as a starter . The kerb weight is 1700kg and 85% is around 1490kg the caravan I am interested in is 1185kg total length 23'2"

Thank you

3 replies

Metheven replied on 08/10/2020 10:28

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Metheven

Caravanner

Posted on 08/10/2020 10:28

I believe Kia back then did both a 2.0 litre petrol and a 2.0 litre diesel version, which one is yours? Obviously the diesel would be better for towing, torque and economy and the petrol version would probably have to be worked a little hard if your 1185kg weight is its MirO without payload.

lornalou1 replied on 09/10/2020 11:22

lornalou1

Caravanner from Lancashire

Posted on 09/10/2020 11:22

It's a very old vehicle to start putting extra weight on it's power train. Make sure it's got good service records and mot's. you can check passed mot's on the gov website.