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Caravan
Hi - looking for some advise:
Is the Disco 3 TDV6 2.7 Auto suitable for towing a caravan?
If so are there any idea types of caravan to tow ie weight, length etc?
What type of towing bar / ball joint thing do i have to use?
Any other tips welcome.
Thanks
23rd Jul 2009 6:54 am
SJR
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Location: East Manchester
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Re: Caravan
Is the Disco 3 TDV6 2.7 Auto suitable for towing a caravan? Yes, it is probably the best tow car out there, which is why it wins the tow car awards every year 8)
If so are there any idea types of caravan to tow ie weight, length etc? If they make it the D3 will tow it (within what's legal)
What type of towing bar / ball joint thing do i have to use? Either the removable or the Multi Height will work fine up to 3.5T
I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
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23rd Jul 2009 7:15 am
Pelyma
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Location: Patching, Sussex
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What SJR said
Have a look at lots of dealers, see if you can hire a van or two to see what layout you like (its a very personal thing) Join the Caravan Club as lots of good outfits are sold in their magazine that include all the extras you'll need such as water carriers, awnings etc.DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
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23rd Jul 2009 8:24 am
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23rd Jul 2009 8:29 am
SJR
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Re: Caravan
West_Ham_Fan wrote:
Any other tips welcome.
forgot to mention!
Get it remapped to increase torque and improve towing experience even more I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
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23rd Jul 2009 8:30 am
Willy Eckerslike
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[quote="ad15"]does dolly parton sleep on her back?
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23rd Jul 2009 8:34 am
ad15
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See she's dyed her hair for the summer FORECAST FOR TONIGHT: things have happened out there!!!
The countryside is still OURS!!
Club 3 Musketeers, Club D3C, Club Midland CB, Club Vertex PMR, Club GNVP Sump Plate, Club GNVP Sliders, Club Uncle Ray Spare Wheel Protector, Club Smooth Steering Wheel, Club McStuckie
07 HSE Z Silver, black leather, Black RRS badges,
19" anthracite wheels - off, 18" Silver / General AT2's - on,
300 TDI Disco 1 - Sheltering the lawn!
Some of us tow twin axles, some singles but what SJR said about trying out to see what suits best as this depends on so many things, number of beds, where you keep it, how often you use it, etc, etc. and how much you want to spend....
At the end fo the day it will always be a compramise.
And check your license. If you passed your test after 1997 you will need to take a seperate test to tow .....just a word of caution.FORECAST FOR TONIGHT: things have happened out there!!!
The countryside is still OURS!!
Club 3 Musketeers, Club D3C, Club Midland CB, Club Vertex PMR, Club GNVP Sump Plate, Club GNVP Sliders, Club Uncle Ray Spare Wheel Protector, Club Smooth Steering Wheel, Club McStuckie
07 HSE Z Silver, black leather, Black RRS badges,
19" anthracite wheels - off, 18" Silver / General AT2's - on,
300 TDI Disco 1 - Sheltering the lawn!
23rd Jul 2009 11:51 am
SJR
Member Since: 09 Aug 2006
Location: East Manchester
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WaznotWas wrote:
..... but what SJR said about trying out to see what suits best as this depends on so many things, number of beds, where you keep it, how often you use it, etc, etc. and how much you want to spend....
I cannot take the credit for that suggestion it was Pelyma I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
Buzz Aldrin (1930 -
23rd Jul 2009 12:18 pm
n1cktdv6
Member Since: 20 Mar 2007
Location: Warrington
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Re: Caravan
SJR wrote:
Is the Disco 3 TDV6 2.7 Auto suitable for towing a caravan? Yes, it is probably the best tow car out there, which is why it wins the tow car awards every year 8)
If so are there any idea types of caravan to tow ie weight, length etc? If they make it the D3 will tow it (within what's legal)
What type of towing bar / ball joint thing do i have to use? Either the removable or the Multi Height will work fine up to 3.5T
Which towcar of the year award did it win ?? was it practical caravan ?? I know the CC 4wd towcar was that big battery Lexus D4 HSE....Probably, but not quite decided yet.
3.6 TDV8 Vogue
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A8 Quattro TDi
D3 SE
23rd Jul 2009 12:43 pm
SJR
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D3 Tow Car Award Details I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
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23rd Jul 2009 12:50 pm
n1cktdv6
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Location: Warrington
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Has to said in 10 years of towing single and twin axle caravans all over UK and lots of europe it is head an shoulders above ANY other towcar I have owned....D4 HSE....Probably, but not quite decided yet.
3.6 TDV8 Vogue
XC90 SE Lux
A8 Quattro TDi
D3 SE
23rd Jul 2009 12:51 pm
Pelyma
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Location: Patching, Sussex
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CC award is only for new models hence we don't win it every year DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
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23rd Jul 2009 1:31 pm
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t in the woods?
forgot to mention!
