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Eddieh
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Location: Peterborough
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 Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2008 7:46 pm Post subject: Suggestions for type of tow vehicle |
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My company car is due for renewal soon and I am considering various options, some of which involve opting out and buying my own vehicle. I need to carry two dogs safely (ie If we have an accident, I don't want them flying about and injuring us or themselves), I would like to carry as much 'vanning paraphernalia as possible in or on the vehicle. The youngest of my kids is now 18 but we occasionally have one of them along with us so more than two seats is highly desirable.
Generally speaking, the three options are
Estate car with top box
Van (eg vito dualiner )
Pickup with hard top (eg L200)
Any ideas on the pro's and con's of each |
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sysinfo
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Joined: Sep 20, 2008
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Location: West Kent
Caravan: Swift Challenger 480 2008
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Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 8:10 am Post subject: |
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I would go for a shogun rather than the L200. Its a much better ride and masses of boot space, and can carry a lot of weight.
Bob |
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roboughton
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Eddieh
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roboughton
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Location: North Wales, Near Colwyn Bay
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Eddieh
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Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 10:02 pm Post subject: |
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Interesting that nobody has mentioned vans. Even with a second row of seats I would have thought they have stacks of room and can tow anything. Is there a downside I haven't thought of? |
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roboughton
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Location: North Wales, Near Colwyn Bay
Caravan: Buccaneer Caravel (06)
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Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 8:41 am Post subject: |
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Interesting that nobody has mentioned vans. Even with a second row of seats I would have thought they have stacks of room and can tow anything. Is there a downside I haven't thought of?
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Yes many sites don't allow vans as they are classed as commercial and associated with the travelling community. That being said attitudes are changing and some sites do allow it but its best to check when booking the site. |
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GranthamCaravans
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Joined: Oct 17, 2008
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Caravan: Dethleffs, Fleetwood Sterling Lunar
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Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 12:42 pm Post subject: Pulling Power for 520 Belvoir |
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Hello All
Your looking at a likely kerb weight of 1450, The min kerb weight for the vehicle needs to be roughly 1700. We can highly recommend a The Ford Mondeo Estate.
Many Thanks
Wayne @ Grantham Caravans |
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