Posted on 11/06/2019 22:30
I'm looking at changing the car.
I've only ever towed with front wheel drive, considering the wet weather,
If I bought the very desirable automotive sculpture with pornographic interior which just happens to be rear wheel drive, what pitfalls could there be?
Wet weather driving/Hill starts ?
Posted on 12/06/2019 23:19
Have towed with both and would say I prefer rwd. Currently got BMW 3 series touring which is very stable when towing with little movement from the van. The extra weight of the caravan on the driven axle seems to offer more grip as previous fwd cars I have had too easily spun the wheels when pulling off, particularly in the wet. As previously mentioned this can help massively when on grass.
Posted on 12/06/2019 22:08 by EmilysDadI wouldn't say useless .... just a little trickier & requires a little more thought.
Posted on 12/06/2019 23:19 by padmiesterHave towed with both and would say I prefer rwd. Currently got BMW 3 series touring which is very stable when towing with little movement from the van. The extra weight of the caravan on the driven axle seems to offer more grip as previous fwd cars I have had too easily spun the wheels when pulling off, particularly in the wet. As previously mentioned this can help massively when on grass.
Posted on 13/06/2019 09:05
But as mentioned, for the amount of towing most do, the front wheel drive vehicle will be the vehicle of choice next to our sportage
Ps Have you got all the extras on your bmw? Just wonder how you check the c/van lights as most bmw it seems turn indicators are not fitted as standard
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Posted on 13/06/2019 09:18
I suspect most people tow with FWD cars as they far outnumber the RWD cars on the market. Even the part time 4WD cars tend to favour drive to the front wheels.
Padmeister is correct in his description of the advantages of RWD. Again, when it comes to MH base vehicles, RWD is superior in terms of grip, handling and manoeuvrability but, like RWD cars, the vehicles cost more to produce.
Posted on 11/06/2019 22:30 byI'm looking at changing the car.
I've only ever towed with front wheel drive, considering the wet weather,
If I bought the very desirable automotive sculpture with pornographic interior which just happens to be rear wheel drive, what pitfalls could there be?
Wet weather driving/Hill starts ?
Posted on 13/06/2019 09:05 by JVB66But as mentioned, for the amount of towing most do, the front wheel drive vehicle will be the vehicle of choice next to our sportage
Ps Have you got all the extras on your bmw? Just wonder how you check the c/van lights as most bmw it seems turn indicators are not fitted as standard
Posted on 14/06/2019 12:20 by padmiesterSorry I am not really familiar with 'indicators'? Are they easy to find and what do they do?? 😜😁
Posted on 13/06/2019 09:05 by JVB66But as mentioned, for the amount of towing most do, the front wheel drive vehicle will be the vehicle of choice next to our sportage
Ps Have you got all the extras on your bmw? Just wonder how you check the c/van lights as most bmw it seems turn indicators are not fitted as standard
