RV FEATURE
How much weight would your van impose on the towbar of your proposed tow vehicle?
To return to my first point: this was a hard-nosed
decision. On an emotional level, I wanted the
expensive 79 Series, budget be damned. It’s a
true workhorse and I’ve towed many vans many
kilometres with one before. But… money.
On the ‘pros’ side, it’s an excellent tow vehicle
within its limitations. Its 3L turbodiesel engine is
great, the gearbox is smooth, and the car itself
isn’t without its comforts. As a compromise
vehicle, it more than does the job.
CABIN FEVER
If I have one regret with the MU-X, it’s the small
cargo space. But that’s the nature of seven-
seaters. When shopping for that new tow vehicle,
pay serious attention to how much gear you’ll
pack in the car itself, as opposed to in the caravan.
Remember, too, weight limitations apply to both
the van (Aggregate Trailer Mass) and the vehicle
(Gross Vehicle Mass). Where you pack your gear
has a bearing on both of these limitations. Further
to that, the combined loaded weight of both van
and vehicle is limited by the tow vehicle’s dreaded
Gross Combined Mass.
The 200 Series is a great tow tug
but its price tag puts it out of range
for budget-conscious vanners.
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