Daihatsu Terios

Uberskunk replied on 02/08/2018 12:19

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Uberskunk

Caravanner

Posted on 02/08/2018 12:19

Anyone any experience of the Daihatsu Terios?

We have bought one of the last ones sold in the UK with just 29000 miles as a winter runabout.

The thought struck - its a tidy 1.5 petrol 4x4. Would it tow a 2 berth caravan?

The books say it weighs 1750kg and will tow 1350kg, but it is quite small.

Any thoughts?

Best regards

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Tinwheeler replied on 02/08/2018 15:19

Tinwheeler

Campervanner from Cornwall

Posted on 02/08/2018 15:19

My instant reaction is to say don’t do it. I suspect pulling performance would be poor.

What is the kerb weight of the car? Not it’s all up weight. And what is the all up weight (MTPLM) of the caravan? A guide for safe use is that the latter weight should be around 85% or less of the former.

JVB66 replied on 02/08/2018 18:58

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JVB66

Caravanner from Hertfordshire

Posted on 02/08/2018 18:58

I agree in its earlier mode I looked at it but the against towing with the small petrol engine far outweighed any weight it has

flatcoat replied on 02/08/2018 21:26

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flatcoat

Caravanner from West Yorkshire

Posted on 02/08/2018 21:26

Are you really sure it weighs 1750kg!? Heck of a weight for a 1.5 petrol to lug around...... Even a Freelander doesn’t weigh that much......

lornalou1 replied on 02/08/2018 22:32

lornalou1

Caravanner from Lancashire

Posted on 02/08/2018 22:32

I think you will find the weight of car is 1170kg. 103 bhp 99mph max and 35mpg ( solo ). taken from parker.co.uk. This would give a 995kg match at 85%. very small and light caravan.