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Any recommendations Spain in July towing a heavy caravan ?
We are planning to go to Spain with our caravan in June / July for about 5 weeks. I know it will be HOT we will be heavily loaded as we take everything and the caravan is quite heavy.Anything we should look out for as I do not want to overheat my new D4, I have 7,000 miles on the clock.Is the D4 good in heat and towing a heavy van ?
22nd Jan 2017 8:30 am
stephenw46
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I don't know what you mean by heavy but I've got a coachman and we are always loaded we even take a 3.5mtr inflatable with a20hp engine , although mines only a D3 Italy south of France & Spain its never been a problem for her , hope it helps
22nd Jan 2017 9:26 am
L319
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They are designed to work at those temperatures towing to max train weight so should not be an issue .
22nd Jan 2017 9:46 am
ratrunner
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Thanks Stephen, So you carry more than me your vehicle is ok then ? I suppose my D4 being new perhaps am worrying for no reason ?
22nd Jan 2017 9:46 am
ratrunner
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L319 wrote:
They are designed to work at those temperatures towing to max train weight so should not be an issue .
22nd Jan 2017 9:47 am
Gareth Site Moderator
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It will be fine. Just be aware that the temp gauge is not proportional. It will read dead on normal until it starts to get hot when it will move to hot quickly. The other sign that things are getting too hot, is the aircon will switch off and you will quickly feel the heat in the car!
22nd Jan 2017 9:55 am
oldskoolskater
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My excuse for getting a alive/BAS remap is that we'll be towing our caravan over the Pyrenees, so need the improved torque 8)
22nd Jan 2017 9:57 am
SouthernWombat
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Also check your length of the total outfit as you may need to add long vehicle signs to rear of caravan for Spain.
22nd Jan 2017 10:14 am
stephenw46
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Yes I've done the Pyrenees with no problems at all, so just sit back & enjoy the trip
22nd Jan 2017 10:51 am
ratrunner
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Thanks all
22nd Jan 2017 4:12 pm
D4mation
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No need to worry about how much torque you've got with a D4 - it will eat the hills. On motorways I knock the cruise control back a couple of clicks when going up a steep incline, to save on fuel.
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22nd Jan 2017 5:28 pm
ratrunner
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My only advice, fly a Scottish flag in the back window, the French like the Scots and leave them alone, but not the brits.In Spain - 2018 F Pace - Down and out's Velar
In UK - Dare not say on this Forum
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23rd Jan 2017 10:15 am
sean 471
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I have towed lots of times in France with the TA and car fully loaded and never had a problem with the heat. Never had a problem with the French either always been very pleasant and helpful.
23rd Jan 2017 10:57 am
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I really don't know what idea you have of the heat and I'm intrigued by how much heat you think you'll spend in Spain, especially in the north ... but I'll just tell you that the hottest vacation I've spent in my life has been in London In a month of August of 3 years ago. Make your own conclusionslost in translation!
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and the caravan is quite heavy.Anything we should look out for as I do not want to overheat my new D4, I have 7,000 miles on the clock.Is the D4 good in heat and towing a heavy van ?
your vehicle is ok then ? I suppose my D4 being new perhaps am worrying for no reason ?
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