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Towing
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I have a 1.6 hdi 75bhp - looking into towing a trailer max weight 500kg - please can anyone tell me if this will be ok?
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#2
I tow a 1000kg caravan!
No problem at all. Slows down a bit on hills...
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  • xxnello
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#3
Great thanks for that wasn't sure about the 75bhp being able to pull anything - been out looking at trailer tents all day!
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#4
Used to pull a caravan with a mk1 1,9 Berlingo and that was only 70BHP. Managed ok in Uk and France, just a bit slow on hills but would pull forever. You should have no worries with 75BHP.

Peter
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(05-04-2013, 07:47 PM)xxnello Wrote:  Great thanks for that wasn't sure about the 75bhp being able to pull anything - been out looking at trailer tents all day!

Mines got that engine and it will pull ,well, shall we say max gross weight up incredibly steep hills without a problem.
It is on my to do list.
But not right at the top

2012 Hdi75 van
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(06-04-2013, 07:24 AM)evdama Wrote:  
(05-04-2013, 07:47 PM)xxnello Wrote:  Great thanks for that wasn't sure about the 75bhp being able to pull anything - been out looking at trailer tents all day!

Mines got that engine and it will pull ,well, shall we say max gross weight up incredibly steep hills without a problem.

How many Giraffes would that be then?Confusedcratch::whistle:
Did you see my observations on the Duster?
Strawberry flavoured windows  Dodgy
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#7
The hp means feck all for towing with a diesel. Its about torque and gear ratios.

The old 2.4 non turbo transporters had no speed to them but would pull anything
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(06-04-2013, 07:21 PM)ron Wrote:  
(06-04-2013, 07:24 AM)evdama Wrote:  
(05-04-2013, 07:47 PM)xxnello Wrote:  Great thanks for that wasn't sure about the 75bhp being able to pull anything - been out looking at trailer tents all day!

Mines got that engine and it will pull ,well, shall we say max gross weight up incredibly steep hills without a problem.

How many Giraffes would that be then?Confusedcratch::whistle:
Did you see my observations on the Duster?

Its low bridges thats the issue Sad

Didnt like the dacia then?
I knew it would be a lot less practical than these buses but I didnt think it would be that bad-did you get to drive one or just gave up at that point?
It is on my to do list.
But not right at the top

2012 Hdi75 van
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How many Giraffes would that be then?Confusedcratch::whistle:
Did you see my observations on the Duster?
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Its low bridges thats the issue Sad

Didnt like the dacia then?
I knew it would be a lot less practical than these buses but I didnt think it would be that bad-did you get to drive one or just gave up at that point?
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I gave up.It's a case of getting what you pay for.
I suppose some people will like/buy it,but it's not for me.
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(08-04-2013, 07:33 PM)ron Wrote:  How many Giraffes would that be then?Confusedcratch::whistle:
Did you see my observations on the Duster?

Its low bridges thats the issue Sad

Didnt like the dacia then?
I knew it would be a lot less practical than these buses but I didnt think it would be that bad-did you get to drive one or just gave up at that point?
[/quote]

I gave up.It's a case of getting what you pay for.
I suppose some people will like/buy it,but it's not for me.
[/quote]

Its the getting what you paid for bit that would attract me-I miss the simplicity of the C15,and Im dreading keeping the Hearse too long when the issues start appearing
I need to see for myself now especially if you're not convinced.....
It is on my to do list.
But not right at the top

2012 Hdi75 van
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