Member Since: 07 Dec 2007
Location: various
Posts: 352
My old TD5 D2 and Defender 300tdi towed this 3.5 ton lump without to much drama. Not tried the D3 yet but I'm expecting great things!
What if the "Hokey Cokey" really is what it's all about?
'54 TDV6 Auto SE, Silver, Leather, HSE Wheels, Alpine Roof, Light Guards, Black Side Tubes, Tints.
Y 110 County Commercial, White, just bought it... watch this space for added bits!
8th Jan 2008 12:34 pm
n1cktdv6
Member Since: 20 Mar 2007
Location: Warrington
Posts: 1161
I tow a 1900kg Bessacarr with no fuss at all.....23mpg is very achievable.D4 HSE....Probably, but not quite decided yet.
3.6 TDV8 Vogue
XC90 SE Lux
A8 Quattro TDi
D3 SE
8th Jan 2008 4:09 pm
character
Member Since: 01 Jan 2008
Location: wiltshire
Posts: 5781
kevi wrote:
Hey kevi, you might want to upgrade to an adjustable tow bar coz its not level on the nose!!
8th Jan 2008 5:46 pm
character
Member Since: 01 Jan 2008
Location: wiltshire
Posts: 5781
wolster wrote:
My old TD5 D2 and Defender 300tdi towed this 3.5 ton lump without to much drama. Not tried the D3 yet but I'm expecting great things!
You'll not be dissappointed, we've just changed to a D3 from our td5, towing new cars using a bj tri-axle, awsome bit of kit but you have to keep an eye on the speedo coz you wizz along without knowing it!!!
8th Jan 2008 5:48 pm
NicSymonds
Member Since: 06 Nov 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 519
I couldn't agree more with most other comments. I tow a twin axle Bailey with no problems whatsoever. I have the swan neck hitch, manual D3 and it tows effortlessly. Towed this van with my old D2 which was good but the D3 is so much better.
8th Jan 2008 9:23 pm
Pricey
Member Since: 10 Jul 2007
Location: Swansea
Posts: 40
tOWING
TOW a Bailey twin axle wyoming.Like everyone else- no problems, van very stable although she rides slightly nose down compared to my self levelling TD5.Only one complaint, fuel tank too small needing lots of stops on way to south of france.Tows at 2ompg which seems lower than some of the others posted here
16th Jan 2008 8:54 pm
dick dastardly
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: wiggleigh bottom
Posts: 1112
Re: tOWING
Pricey wrote:
TOW a Bailey twin axle wyoming.Like everyone else- no problems, van very stable although she rides slightly nose down compared to my self levelling TD5.Only one complaint, fuel tank too small needing lots of stops on way to south of france.Tows at 2ompg which seems lower than some of the others posted here
Have the brakes checked on both the D3 and the caravanThere's one wheel on my wagon, but i'm still rollin' along, it's the cherokee, they're after me, but I'm singing a happy song
16th Jan 2008 10:18 pm
DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 16390
I tow a twin axle Abbey Spectrum with the 180litre fridge full of beer
Plenty of weight but the D3 copes no problem. I dont tend to hang around and average about 20mpg which isnt bad considering my normal motorway average is 22 mpg without the caravanDuncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
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D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
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16th Jan 2008 10:24 pm
stumpy
Member Since: 18 Apr 2007
Location: Stoke on Trent
Posts: 620
I too have no problem at all with a Bailey Senator Montana pulls like a dream and often forget its there.
Any owners of a Fleetwood HERITAGE 640-ES(6) or any HERITAGE out there?
I'm thinking of changing to one this year?
Just want to know if I'm doing the right thing, Never had a Fleetwood before only Baileys hoping to see one this weekend at the GMEX.110 XS Utility
D4 HSE MY15 TD5 90HT D4 HSE MY12 D3 HSE MY56 D3 HSE MY55
If it moves funk it, and if doesn't, funk it till it does
16th Jan 2008 10:44 pm
kevi
Member Since: 18 Mar 2006
Location: in the rhondda valleys
Posts: 945
character
caravans , should and can run with a slightly nose down , or leval plan , the bad one according to experts is wth the nose up , only problem i sometimes have is sleeping policemen , but other wise brilliant towcar
ps
mine is a coil spring d3Practice safe eating - always use condiments.
2 Too many seats now
No trouble so far
tow pack, tasmods sills
IT goes without saying that you should never have more children than you have car windows
16th Jan 2008 11:32 pm
kevi
Member Since: 18 Mar 2006
Location: in the rhondda valleys
Posts: 945
stumpy
queit a few members on here have fleetwood , a very good van , but i do think you pay a premium for the central heating , if you go out this time of year and just use gas then it will cost you
if you keep it at home put it on e/h for a few hrs before you goPractice safe eating - always use condiments.
2 Too many seats now
No trouble so far
tow pack, tasmods sills
IT goes without saying that you should never have more children than you have car windows
16th Jan 2008 11:40 pm
character
Member Since: 01 Jan 2008
Location: wiltshire
Posts: 5781
DiscoDunc wrote:
I tow a twin axle Abbey Spectrum with the 180litre fridge full of beer
Plenty of weight but the D3 copes no problem. I dont tend to hang around and average about 20mpg which isnt bad considering my normal motorway average is 22 mpg without the caravan
we must be doing something right, tow a tri-axle trailer (960kg) plus load average of around 12-1400kg and get 22.9 mph. I agree D3 just out of this world for towing compared to TD5
16th Jan 2008 11:42 pm
cloudcatcher
Member Since: 27 Jun 2007
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 11
first time towing
has to be the dicso being good at towing!...not me! now all I need to do is stop the 'nodding'!??Im sorry...did I break your concentration?
23rd Apr 2008 3:21 am
cloudcatcher
Member Since: 27 Jun 2007
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 11
better pic...huge van...so easy in the D3
Im sorry...did I break your concentration?
23rd Apr 2008 3:23 am
Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
Posts: 15496
I've had the Fleetwood for 2 years now, just done 8 nights on a Cl with no hook up. Using at least one big bbq a day, we lasted on one 110ah battery and 18Kg of gas. The Alde heating is the business and the reason we went for the Fleetwood as my son got burnt on the Trauma heater on the last van, blown air works ok but doesn't distribute the heat as evenly and when it is up to temperature the fans create a draft.
I was in fact anti Fleetwood as at the time they had a terrible reputation, but having spoken to their Sales Director and a top guy from Adria (who own Fleetwood) our minds were put at rest. They produced a bespoke van for us which they have subsequently put into production in their current range.
The only downside I can see to the van is their is no internal water tank so aquarolls need protecting in freezing conditions.DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
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