Posted on 06/05/2020 21:12
Hi all
hope someone can help me, I’m looking for a new tow car that is under 10k, I want a suv, I have got a swift 6TD exclusive 2020 model, I think the weight is around 1400kg fully ladened. I am wanting something that isn’t bad on juice either. Currently have an antara but want to change it for something newer with less miles on, however every car i look at doesn’t seem to be heavy enough? Thanks
Posted on 16/05/2020 19:41 by EmilysDadI was a humorous reply .... obviously wasted. 😏
The X3 wouldn't really be heavy enough & the Ford has no indoor luggage space .... I wouldn't have suggested them either! 🙄
Posted on 16/05/2020 20:46
Is that another joke ?
I tow a twin axle 6 berth bailey all over Europe with the BMW and its more stable than the Ranger. The 85% is only a guide from the club and has no relevance in law
Kerbweight 1820 kg
Towball Limit 100 kg
Maximum Towing Limit 2500 kg
Also the Ranger has a Truckman box on the back with masses of luggage space.
Have you considered doing stand up 
Posted on 16/05/2020 19:41 by EmilysDadI was a humorous reply .... obviously wasted. 😏
The X3 wouldn't really be heavy enough & the Ford has no indoor luggage space .... I wouldn't have suggested them either! 🙄
Posted on 16/05/2020 20:46 by rich 81Is that another joke ?
I tow a twin axle 6 berth bailey all over Europe with the BMW and its more stable than the Ranger. The 85% is only a guide from the club and has no relevance in law
Kerbweight 1820 kg
Towball Limit 100 kg
Maximum Towing Limit 2500 kg
Also the Ranger has a Truckman box on the back with masses of luggage space.
Have you considered doing stand up
Posted on 16/05/2020 21:37
Who mentioned 85%? Must've been you, as it definitely wasn't me.
Kerbweight of the X3 isn't much different from the Omega I had & I wouldn't have towed your caravan down the street, let alone Europe. If we're ***k measuring, my ML has a kerbweight of 2200kg & can tow 3500kg .... but I wouldn't tow 3 & half tonnes down the M6
Your box on the back is an extra .... we can all add a roof box if we wanted extra luggage space. As standard I have a boot/luggage space to put stuff in. IMHO .... pick-ups are for the building site ... cart springs go well with them.
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Posted on 16/05/2020 20:46 by rich 81Is that another joke ?
I tow a twin axle 6 berth bailey all over Europe with the BMW and its more stable than the Ranger. The 85% is only a guide from the club and has no relevance in law
Kerbweight 1820 kg
Towball Limit 100 kg
Maximum Towing Limit 2500 kg
Also the Ranger has a Truckman box on the back with masses of luggage space.
Have you considered doing stand up
Posted on 16/05/2020 21:49 by davetommoI would say towing a caravan that is heavier than the towing vehicle is not a sensible thing to do, the tail will have no problem wagging the dog regardless of atc and stabilaser.
Posted on 16/05/2020 21:37 by EmilysDadWho mentioned 85%? Must've been you, as it definitely wasn't me.
Kerbweight of the X3 isn't much different from the Omega I had & I wouldn't have towed your caravan down the street, let alone Europe. If we're ***k measuring, my ML has a kerbweight of 2200kg & can tow 3500kg .... but I wouldn't tow 3 & half tonnes down the M6
Your box on the back is an extra .... we can all add a roof box if we wanted extra luggage space. As standard I have a boot/luggage space to put stuff in. IMHO .... pick-ups are for the building site ... cart springs go well with them.
Posted on 16/05/2020 22:45
I could get a ML350 for less than i paid for my Truckman box. If i ever fall on hard times i will pop down the scrappy and have a look at one. They sound like amazing tow cars. My Ranger is my work vehicle and also doubles up as a leisure vehicle and its great at both. you could probably trade your ML in and find a rusty old high mileage pick up as an upgrade
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Posted on 16/05/2020 22:45 by rich 81I could get a ML350 for less than i paid for my Truckman box. If i ever fall on hard times i will pop down the scrappy and have a look at one. They sound like amazing tow cars. My Ranger is my work vehicle and also doubles up as a leisure vehicle and its great at both. you could probably trade your ML in and find a rusty old high mileage pick up as an upgrade
Posted on 16/05/2020 23:03 by TinwheelerAnyone want to borrow a high wall for this contest? 🧱😁😄
Posted on 16/05/2020 23:17
Just had a look at the Ford pick up ... you could buy 2 of most of them for what the original owner paid for my ML. I don't buy new cars, I let others pay the initial depreciation.
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