Newbie from Norfolk (1 Viewer)

[injebreck99]

Hi all, although we have been motorcaravanning and caravanning for years, we have just decided to return from caravans to motorhomes, we are just in the process of purchasing a 2009 Swift Bolero 600EK Compact, we had an Elddis Autoquest before in 2002, so are looking forward to many new ventures as I have just retired, and my wife will soon be as well.
I think the main difference will be not having the towcar available for trips whe we get to our destination, my wife had a hip replacement last year, so maybe we will look into a small runaround either towed or trailered to help, anybody know how well the 130bhp Fiat ducato's tow ??.

 

[Brisey]

Hi injebreck99, welcome to MotorhomeFun. :thumb:
:flyingwelcome:

 

[hilldweller]

I think the main difference will be not having the towcar available for trips whe we get to our destination, my wife had a hip replacement last year, so maybe we will look into a small runaround either towed or trailered to help, anybody know how well the 130bhp Fiat ducato's tow ??.

There is your dilemma, why tow a car when a car can tow you. Where is the logic in that ?

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[icantremember]

Hiya injebreck99 :welcomefunster: from another Narfook funster:thumb:
Afraid I can't really tell you much about towing with a 2.3 although I think it should be alright if a bit slow....we tow a Ford Ka on an A-frame but that's with a 3.0L. If you have a towbar on the new van I would be happy for you to try our toad before you spend out.
Brian

 

[Gran & Rog]

hello, welcome to Fun

 

[bobandjanie]

Hi :welcome: to the fun, I visited a friend in the village today, he has just had his 3rd hip replacement oh:. Cant help with the 130bhp Fiat ducato, but we tow a smart on a trailer with a Mercedes 156 bhp. I would say someone will be along soon. A lot of vans now are fitted with smaller engines, and they put our engine in 6t motorhomes, they must alter the gearing. :thumb: Bob and Jane.

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[Bailey58]

Another one from Norfolk, we are taking over the world!


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[Peter JohnsCross MH]

Welcome to Fun, enjoy

Peter

 

[Reallyretired]

There is your dilemma, why tow a car when a car can tow you. Where is the logic in that ?

A big vehicle towing a little one is better than a little vehicle towing a big one. When I tow my Matiz I only know its there because I can see it in the camera. Towing a caravan you definitely know it's there

Anyway if you don't need the car for a particular trip then you can leave it behind, not an option for a tugger.

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[Jaws]

Welcome to the forum Inje
Canna help with the question but wondered where you are in Norfolk ?
I am in Thetford

 

[Globalempire]

Welcome to the forum.

(south) Norfolk here too

Paul

 

[injebreck99]

Thanks all, when we get the new MH, I will update on progress and experiences, Cannot wait.Europe here we come again.:thanks:

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[Geoffers]

We tow a Panda (1050kg when loaded) with 2.2l 100BHP, though chipped to about 120. No problems, as other people say you hardly know is there, but it's best to remember it is.

 

[jonandshell]

Thanks all, when we get the new MH, I will update on progress and experiences, Cannot wait.Europe here we come again.:thanks:

But not necessarily with a toad and a-frame!!!!!

Welcome back to the madness!!