Fiat Panda Eleganza Motorhome tow car.
Family owned and maintained since Feb 2006 when purchased at 1294 miles. Reliable car for everyday use as well having the bonus of being available for holidays when towed behind an motorhome. Easily attached and light to tow. Well proven and safe towing set up with effective brakes. Two ignition keys come with the car and a key to lock the drawer bar coupling to the tow vehicle for over night stop sec
(The Eleganza was the top of the range Panda)
Cheap to insure ( the insurance companies recognise the modification when informed)
Four good tyres plus full size spare alloy wheel and tyre.
This car has always been maintained and had any replacement parts needed:
New clutch plate + thrust bearing and slave cylinder
Ignition coil packs
Battery and new alternator
Cambelt and bearing
Water pump and thermostat
Gear change cables
Rear hub bearings plus rear brake slave cylinders, shoes and springs
Oil sump and oil.
Exhaust Box
Front sway bar link rods
Air conditioner condenser
(The ABS unit was replaced under Fiat recall )
The tow system was manufactured and fitted by Car a Tow
( http://www.caratow.com/home.php)
The front pull bar has been modified so that the car can be driven with frame attached to aid positioning during coupling and uncoupling. It locks vertically (see photo) This has proven to be beneficial also when in situations where you cannot reverse when coupled to the tow vehicle and you are blocking the road. A second person can drive the car away very quickly whilst the motorhome is reversed. This feature has been used many times over the years, even driving the car several miles until a suitable reconnecting location is found!
The car comes with a lighting set which clips onto the rear tailgate, but this might need to be modified because of the size of the registration number fixing plate. (This car was towed by an American RV and had small number plates.)
The car comes with a dedicated set of Thule roof bars allowing additional loads to be carried.
All previous MOTs available together with original bill of sale .
Many parts invoices also available including the tow frame fitting.
Negative points: (1) the offside front and rear doors have parking related dents caused by other careless drivers, and (2) the drivers seat has damaged to the fabric (seat cover has been used but is no longer serviceable (see photos). (3) although the aircon system for the climate control is charged with gas the position of the shutter that directs the cold air into the car needs reprogramming. The heater and screen demister work as normal.
Family owned and maintained since Feb 2006 when purchased at 1294 miles. Reliable car for everyday use as well having the bonus of being available for holidays when towed behind an motorhome. Easily attached and light to tow. Well proven and safe towing set up with effective brakes. Two ignition keys come with the car and a key to lock the drawer bar coupling to the tow vehicle for over night stop sec
(The Eleganza was the top of the range Panda)
Cheap to insure ( the insurance companies recognise the modification when informed)
Four good tyres plus full size spare alloy wheel and tyre.
This car has always been maintained and had any replacement parts needed:
New clutch plate + thrust bearing and slave cylinder
Ignition coil packs
Battery and new alternator
Cambelt and bearing
Water pump and thermostat
Gear change cables
Rear hub bearings plus rear brake slave cylinders, shoes and springs
Oil sump and oil.
Exhaust Box
Front sway bar link rods
Air conditioner condenser
(The ABS unit was replaced under Fiat recall )
The tow system was manufactured and fitted by Car a Tow
( http://www.caratow.com/home.php) The front pull bar has been modified so that the car can be driven with frame attached to aid positioning during coupling and uncoupling. It locks vertically (see photo) This has proven to be beneficial also when in situations where you cannot reverse when coupled to the tow vehicle and you are blocking the road. A second person can drive the car away very quickly whilst the motorhome is reversed. This feature has been used many times over the years, even driving the car several miles until a suitable reconnecting location is found!
The car comes with a lighting set which clips onto the rear tailgate, but this might need to be modified because of the size of the registration number fixing plate. (This car was towed by an American RV and had small number plates.)
The car comes with a dedicated set of Thule roof bars allowing additional loads to be carried.
All previous MOTs available together with original bill of sale .
Many parts invoices also available including the tow frame fitting.
Negative points: (1) the offside front and rear doors have parking related dents caused by other careless drivers, and (2) the drivers seat has damaged to the fabric (seat cover has been used but is no longer serviceable (see photos). (3) although the aircon system for the climate control is charged with gas the position of the shutter that directs the cold air into the car needs reprogramming. The heater and screen demister work as normal.
