Which of our vehicles would be best for towing?
Discussion
Whilst looking for a caravan something I also need to think about is what to tow one with.
My wife has a Land Rover Freelander 2 (160 hp, manual gearbox, awd) and I have a Merc Vito Dualiner (van with side windows, 150 hp, automatic, rwd).
Any views on which would be best to tow with as ideally I don't want to put a tow bar on the wrong vehicle.
I assume that the Freelander would be best, but would like to hear from experienced towers what their opinion is.
Thanks.
My wife has a Land Rover Freelander 2 (160 hp, manual gearbox, awd) and I have a Merc Vito Dualiner (van with side windows, 150 hp, automatic, rwd).
Any views on which would be best to tow with as ideally I don't want to put a tow bar on the wrong vehicle.
I assume that the Freelander would be best, but would like to hear from experienced towers what their opinion is.
Thanks.
Chrisgr31 said:
Will the van give any issues of appearing to be too much like permanent caravan dwellers? I know many sites accept vans towing caravans, but there are always rumours some don't.
I hadn't considered that. It would be adorned with roof rack, roof box and bikes which may detract from the 3.142keyness. It has windows in the side doors, 18 inch alloys and black vinyl resembling windows on the rear panels, so at a glance could pass as a people carrier rather than a van.
I am getting a tow bar put on the Freelander first. Ironically the main reason I got the Vito was so we could get all of the camping and biking stuff in when we went on holiday.
The Vito is dull as dish water to drive on a daily basis, but it does have a reasonable turn of speed on the motorway and will cruise in excess of the speed limit with ease. Pulling out at junctions I find it can be sluggish, so end up driving it like a manual.
The fuel economy is poor, from a full tank I can get just over 400 miles, it averages mid 20's to the gallon. I get better mpg from my old 911!
It has its upsides, it is big so can fit stuff in without resorting to using roof racks, it seats 6 with ease and the kids have lots of room in the rear. I find it comfy and I like the elevated driving position. In fact when I get in a normal car it feels odd to be so low down.
When the kids get in covered in mud from playing football or mountain biking it doesn't matter as it's only a van, and it saves me money compared to when I had a company car from a tax perspective.
The Vito is dull as dish water to drive on a daily basis, but it does have a reasonable turn of speed on the motorway and will cruise in excess of the speed limit with ease. Pulling out at junctions I find it can be sluggish, so end up driving it like a manual.
The fuel economy is poor, from a full tank I can get just over 400 miles, it averages mid 20's to the gallon. I get better mpg from my old 911!
It has its upsides, it is big so can fit stuff in without resorting to using roof racks, it seats 6 with ease and the kids have lots of room in the rear. I find it comfy and I like the elevated driving position. In fact when I get in a normal car it feels odd to be so low down.
When the kids get in covered in mud from playing football or mountain biking it doesn't matter as it's only a van, and it saves me money compared to when I had a company car from a tax perspective.
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