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• Towing an MGB GT 7 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  I am thinking of towing an MGB GT on a four-wheel trailer behind my 1.8 petrol Passat estate. I am nervous of wrecking my clutch. What do Backroomers think? Am I worrying unecessarily?
• Toyota Hilux 2015 3ltr - Towing 21 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  Just need some advice... I am in the process of purchasing a Hilux, my intention is caravan towing, but I have been hearing that transmission overheat problems can occur. Anyone aware of this or can this be disputed.
• Towing a boat 20 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Can anyone recommend a good vehicle for towing a boat occasionally - boat is 2000lb. We used to borrow a friends van but he no longer has it. Vehicle would need to be family of four (plus dog) friendly. Vehicle would have to be used as the family runabout.
• mondeo tow bar ???? 26 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  can anyone tell me if there is anything to watch for when fitting the electrics side of fitting a tow bar . do the wires just scotch lock on to the relevent wires at the back of the car . its a 2000 w reg zetec model ( hatch ). cheers
• Mercedes A180CDI - Merc A class CVT auto, caravan towing? 7 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  Hi all - anyone have any experience with towing with Merc's CVT auto box as in the A180CDI? I feel it probably isn;t advisable, but all the books and data suggest the opposite. Braked towing limit of 1500kg is stated, and my caravan is around 1000kg. So should be fine, but before i go
• Towing an untaxed, uninsured vehicle. 23 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  The police tell me this is illegal and will invalidate the insurance on the tow-car as well. Therefore if I want to tow my old SIII Landy to a garage for repair work, prior to an MOT, can I just get a short term third party insurance cover and nothing else? Obviously I cannot get a tax disk prior
• Amber lights on tow trucks 10 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  What is the law on these? I thought the vehicle had to be stationary to use them but i am often very distracted by tow trucks including AA towing on the motorway with the lights flashing for no good reason that I can see. THey are moving at least as fast as a caravan so why the need to have them
• Towing with automatics 18 May 2003 (Forum)
  I ask only because I'm interested... Why does there seem to be a presumption against towing with automatics? I regularly tow a horse & trailer (total about 1.75 tonne), previously with an auto Rangey classic, and now with my X5. I've never had a problem, but when I tell people, I get the pursed
• Towing suggestions 13 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  I currently own a ford sierra 2.o lt injection which I use to tow my dandy trailer tent (aprox 300kg). The sierra is a super tow car but is now looking tatty and I am thinking of a change. Does any have any advise as I'm thinking about trying an automatic, eg honda concerto 1.6 or mitsubishi lancer
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  My car was clamped and towed despite being in my friend's private space - must I pay the penalty? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My car has been towed away by a private firm. It was parked on private land. I parked it at 22:30 and it was clamped at 22:39, and towed at 23:05. On their...
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  Tower bridge 1 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2005 Nissan X-trail SVE 2.2 which I use for towing a caravan. I've always towed within the 1,500kg that is about the kerbside weight of this model...
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  Driving Problems when towing 20 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  In March I was towing my horsebox with one large horse and a very small pony when the car all of a sudden blew out black smoke and accelerated to 4,000...
• 53 Plate Honda Civic 1.7 cdti (manual) - Honda Civic Woe's; Starting & How to tow ? 15 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  towing points, one under the rear bumper and a hidden recess in the front bumper, which is under a small removable cover.  The civic has the usual rear towing eye/hoop but I cannot see any towing point at the front, does anyone know where the towing point is please ?. I aim to tow the car 5
• 2015 Honda cr-v 2.2 - Towing problem 10 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  When towing a caravan the fridge relay is intermittantly on and off. Is there a problem with the alternator output. Have heard that Honda automatically reduce the voltage under low load conditions. Is this correct and if so, is there a solution?
• Vauxhall Zafira 5 Door 1.9CDTi 150PS design - cruise control on zafira with towing pack? 24 May 2010 (Forum)
  hi, can anyone confrim if the above with towing pack has cruise control? it is 58 plate.   thanks
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  Can I tow a caravan with an emergency spare wheel fitted? 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  As Toyota do not supply a 17-inch steel rim, I have been sold a 16-inch with a 205/60R16 92V tyre for my Avensis. Will it be legal to use this tyre to...
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  What are the implications of towing a caravan with an automatic gearbox? 9 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Honda Accord Tourer with an automatic gearbox. I am considering buying a caravan, but have heard that towing can cause problems. Is this true?
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  Should I buy a Land Rover Defender for towing and launching a boat? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a vehicle to tow and launch my 18-foot boat. A front tow bar makes launching a breeze. I also want a second car suitable to for regular visits...
• David Greenbank Tyres and Towing, Kendal (Good Garages)
  
• How to Tow a Caravan 28 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  www.sirnick.co.uk/astra/caravan.wmv