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PostPosted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 3:13 pm    Post subject: Volkswagen 1.9 TDi 130 BHP
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Hi,
I'M a new member and have just returned to caravanning after years away.

I have a Compass Rallye 482 which appears to have a relevant tow weight of about 1350 kg.

My current much loved car is a VW Bora with the 1.9 TDi 130 BHP engine. Bags of power and outstanding economy but does anyone know how well it might tow. I understand the Passat is a reasonable tug but will the shorter wheelbase of the Bora rule it out.

Any advice appreciated
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Welcome to CF, do you have the handbook it should tell you the maximum braked towing weight for the car

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roboughton wrote:
Welcome to CF, do you have the handbook it should tell you the maximum braked towing weight for the car


No - thats one of my problems the part (3) which gives all the info disappeared while it was being serviced at a main dealer! Never got round to replacing it. Whattowingcar.com gives a reasonable ok for the Bora but I wondered if there was anyone out there who had actually done it.

I am using an Audi Avant A4 2.4 Auto at the moment. Its OK but thirstyish (23mpg). Any Bora owners with the relevant handbook and info??

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Salopian wrote:
Hi,
I'M a new member and have just returned to caravanning after years away.

I have a Compass Rallye 482 which appears to have a relevant tow weight of about 1350 kg.

My current much loved car is a VW Bora with the 1.9 TDi 130 BHP engine. Bags of power and outstanding economy but does anyone know how well it might tow. I understand the Passat is a reasonable tug but will the shorter wheelbase of the Bora rule it out.

Any advice appreciated


Hi salopian and welcome,I cant help with a hand book but I managed to dig out some info for you your kerbweight for the bora is around 1400kg
Compass rallye 482 mtplm is 1240kg this eqates to around 86% of cars kerbweight so it should make a perfectly acceptable combo,hope this helps.
(info from www.whattowcar.com)
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Thanks a lot That puts my mind at rest. I shall have to suck it and see!

Tow bar ordered and to be fitted next week.

I'm impressed Laughing
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Hi Salopian.

I used to tow an Elides Vogue (1200kegs gross) with a VI Bore 1.9 Did 130 BOP, no problems as long as you load correctly. I used to average 32 mpg towing.

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Thanks a lot for your input.


We will find out next weekend. Off to Wales for the Bank Holiday Rolling Eyes
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Where in Wales are you headed?

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Caernarvon mate - a couple of nights on a farm site, and we intend to head up your way on Sunday to the Victorian weekend at LLandudno.

Got to be back on Tuesday as my better half has to go back to work - I HAVE A TOW BAR TO PAY FOR AMONGST OTHER THINGS!

All the best,
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yep was going to recommend you take a trip in to Llandudno for the festivities Smile

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