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23rd October 2011, 18:16
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What Car To Pull A Saxo on a Trailor?
When my insurance runs out im going to declare my saxo off the road and go more track crazy on it.
Im at the stage now that after declaring the mods i have on it insurance is getting stupid. And getting a trailor of some sort and declaring my saxo off the road and investing in a car that will pull my saxo on a trailor seems a cheaper option.
IE something standard, diesel and can pull a saxo on a trailor and doesnt cost the earth.
I was thinking along the lines of a passat/mondeo/vectra
They all seem to be pretty bullet proofish and dont cost a bomb.
Just after people experiences with pulling trailors / caravans etc.
Any input would be appreciated
Cheers
Dean
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23rd October 2011, 19:08
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I've got a 2.0 dti signum (fancy vectra sort of) that does the job. However what I would reccomend is wen you decide on what model you want pick the engine with the most torque. I wish I got the 2.2 dti but I couldn't find one so got the 2.0
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23rd October 2011, 19:46
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dodge viper.
560 FtLb would be plenty to pull a 700kilo saxo.
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23rd October 2011, 20:17
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27th October 2011, 12:54
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dean u allowed to use ur works van?
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27th October 2011, 13:02
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not anymore mate, my boss has changed insurance policies, which allows younger people to drive the vans but it loses the perk of using it in social usage
Ive had some insurance quotes on modeos and vextras there like £2500 plus, screw that but i was looking at getting a vivaro or a transit for my daily vehicle/trailor puller and i got quotes for insurance at £1000 which for me is ace with 3 points and a claim against
me
so looks like im going to save up for a van
And the garages i can rent near my house are only £9.71 so saxos going in there
Last edited by Dean-VTR; 27th October 2011 at 13:05.
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27th October 2011, 20:13
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Car(s): Citroen Saxo (Race car).
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I'd get a twin axle trailor as well. Handle better than a single axle!!
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27th October 2011, 20:17
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Saxperience Forum Bum
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i bought a merc E300TD to pull my AX - bulletproof, comfortable and cheap - nice bit of luxury barge. Quick aswell for what they are, they were the fastest diesel for a few years running iirc.
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27th October 2011, 20:19
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Originally Posted by Dean-VTR
so looks like im going to save up for a van
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If you go for a van get a window one or one that states "diesel car" on the V5, you'll then be able to legally do car speeds on the roads.
VW T4 FTW.
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28th October 2011, 00:52
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28th October 2011, 10:48
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bhp is not the ost important part when towing
physical weight of the tow vehicle is what matters--so the trailer does not try to unstick the tow vehicle ,any modern diesel with 100bhp or more will do a good job ,petrol vehicle you will need 150bhp to do the same
weight is the important bit for towing + yes 4 wheel trailer is better ,but then the trailer will be heavier ,so look at weight of trailer =race car combined to see what weight of vehicle you need LEGALLY to tow it ,
not many cars wil be heaviy enough to be legal
you can find all info on line at dvla ofr towing weights +speeds --above a cerain percantage of tow vehilce to trailer you are limited to a lower speed --
on the vin plate of vehicle you will have axle weights + gross train weights --that is total weight of tow vehicle +trailer inc load,but the towing vehicle must be a cetain percentage of the total train weight
yes a tranny is a good choice --not a berlingo --too light
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10th November 2011, 22:09
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What license have you got? You'll need a B+E entitlement to tow a saxo on a trailer. Assuming you've got implied rights, towing isn't hard too so long as your on the ball, remember to use your forward place at junctions, traffic lights and roundabouts etc and dont be scared to block lanes on approach if you need the extra space, you can always give the space back.
Be warned though, i hear the police and vosa are really on the case of people pulling trailers without the correct license, in case your tempted to chance it.
Any questions i'll try and answer them as best as i can, being a lorry driver i know abit about this subject.
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10th November 2011, 22:25
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So technically, COULD you tow a tracked Saxo with another Saxo?
Probably not i'd guess due to weights and low power BUT "technically" could you and if so, what sort of power would you likely need in the tow car?
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10th November 2011, 22:30
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Alanapone
So technically, COULD you tow a tracked Saxo with another Saxo?
Probably not i'd guess due to weights and low power BUT "technically" could you and if so, what sort of power would you likely need in the tow car?
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Is a saxo even plated to tow, if they are cant see it being more than 750kg which is not enough. 2litre mondeo,, vectra kind of affair should do the trick. Need to look at the VIN plate, second line down should give you the GCW.
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11th November 2011, 08:35
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first thing is what is the weight of the car =trailer you are going to tow
that will tell you minimum weight of vehicle to tow it with
so NO a saxo cannot pull another saxo on a trailor
go to the local police station and ,or search on line for towing regs
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11th November 2011, 15:59
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direct.gov tells you all you need to know its owrth reeading the penalties for being caught in the wrong are severe with fines and points. and you cant appeal as your legally obliged to check yourself. its your license
best bet is a van if you can get one. eg small transit as said. plenty roomin back for tools and spares aswell
but worth noting. 6 points for towing without license. and thats a min + fine
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11th November 2011, 20:26
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i think im settled on a vauxhall vivaro
Cheapish and reliable
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11th November 2011, 20:36
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dean-VTR
i think im settled on a vauxhall vivaro
Cheapish and reliable
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Weak gearboxes...
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11th November 2011, 21:25
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go for the transit..there's a reason theyre the most common older van on the road
i quite fancey a vito tbh. probs go for a transit but will have to be a new shape lol
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12th November 2011, 17:23
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave_P
Weak gearboxes...
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i thought that was only the 6 speed newer ones not the older 5 speed ones?
and ill have a look round for a cheap transit aswell
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