Member Since: 23 Dec 2006
Location: SUTTON COLDFIELD, WEST MIDS
Posts: 213
thinking of changing tow car
I've changed my van to a slightly smaller Coachman VIP (from a twin axle Crusader) and later this year I am thinking of changing my tow car.
I've had the disco for 9 years and previously had aTD5 so I fancy a change, especially as now I don't need the extra kerbweight.
The caravan MIRO is 1650 kgs so I need something fairly substantial to pull it.
I've looked at Disco 4 (obviously), VW Touareg, Santa Fe, Audi Q5 and BWM X3.
The new Volvo XC90 looks good in the brochures but not out yet and I think this will be too dear until discounts are available later.
I would appreciate input from members on here to help me make up my mind.
Will the disco 4 feel enough of a change?
I'm also worried about the lack of spare wheel. the fashion seems to be a space saver or an inflation kit. Both of which do not appeal as I tow on the continent extensively.
However, I have had 1 puncture in 9 years with the current disco and that was on the drive. So am I worrying unnecessarily or will sods law come into play.
I think Greenflag and Red Pennant recovery charge an excess if you haven't got a spare.
My favourite so far is the Touareg which used to come with a space saver but even that now has been replaced with an inflation kit and can of goo. Should I be surprised that when I enquired at two dealers
neither could answer my question whether a full sized spare/space saver was an option! and whether you could tow with the space saver.
Suggestions?
2nd Mar 2015 10:18 am
Brian_DL13
Member Since: 25 Aug 2013
Location: Teesdale
Posts: 1418
Yes the D4 is noticeably better than the D3 to drive. Go and get a test drive at a dealer
You can specify a full size spare if buying new (£155 I believe), or buy one 2nd hand from here or ebay.
I'd not tow with a space saver - and they're only good for 50 miles at < 50mph anyway.
2nd Mar 2015 12:45 pm
dubbs
Member Since: 18 Apr 2012
Location: Gloucestershire
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Night and day to drive.
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2nd Mar 2015 12:56 pm
L319
Member Since: 14 Dec 2013
Location: Herefordshire
Posts: 2083
I don't tow too often but my D3 is best one I ever used much better than a TD5 which is limited by the rear overhand . You can tow max hitch load with D3/4 when fully loaded which is not the case with a D2. Towing 1650 kg would be a doddle.
2nd Mar 2015 1:22 pm
Billy B
Member Since: 21 Dec 2007
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 198
Did a very similar thing last year. Changed from a twin axle Bailey Wyoming to new single axle Buccaneer Fluyt, but I still kept the Disco 4. Would not change her for the world. New caravan is a tad lighter making the Disco 4 feel even more capable.
The Disco 3 is worlds apart from the Disco 4 when used in the camping/caravanning world, there's not a finer car on the market at present to match it.Nothing is foolproof as the ingenuity of fools is endless.
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5th Mar 2015 9:11 am
G.W.
Member Since: 20 Jan 2013
Location: Worcestershire
Posts: 92
I tow a Challenger 480 - 1380kgs all up, or something like that.
Have to check it's still attached.
Would I tow with anything else? No. Not by choice.
I use it as my daily driver. I should drive something economical, nippy, and easy to slot into miniscule parking spaces.
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So I float in rarefied, leather-clad excellence knowing that should I need to venture up a gravel-strewn mountain track (or Aldi's carpark) I'm in a better machine than the rest of the peasants.
Try a D4. If you think it's not for you, then I'm sure you'll find something that suits. But for me, the Disco wins every time."The quality remains long after the price has been forgotten."Henry Royce
5th Mar 2015 8:50 pm
fisherman
Member Since: 16 Jan 2007
Location: Hornchurch Essex
Posts: 1789
Drive the VW Toerag first and then the Disco 4 .
It's been tow car of the year as long as it's been here!
Say no more. FFRR 2017 4.4SDV8 Autobiography. Cost so much I must be mad!
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5th Mar 2015 9:07 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26779
Now't else to say. Its a D4 every time, its the real deal. Anything else is a compromise. The grass always seems greener on the other side, but its just hiding a pile of steaming .
5th Mar 2015 10:13 pm
dunton10
Member Since: 23 Dec 2006
Location: SUTTON COLDFIELD, WEST MIDS
Posts: 213
thanks for all the replies and guidance. As I said I have had a RR and two discos and just wonder if its time for change.
I've now looked at the BMW X3 and Audi Q5 but not impressed.
I'm hoping my wife will read this topic and agree that we should have a disco 4. At least it will have a spare wheel!
the present disco 3 has been an excellent towcar and very reliable with just the normal issues that are well covered on here and have been fixed with help from this site.
Looks like I'll be staying a bit longer,
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