cara Posted October 13, 2006 Posted October 13, 2006 What is the 2hd diesel like for towing a n 1100KG caravan? Truthfull answers please as we now have to swap, very reluctantly, our faithfull Volvo V40 as it is too low for us to get in and out of, due to our mature years! We are aware that quality will not be as good, but needs must, I guess. Quote
kfk Posted October 13, 2006 Posted October 13, 2006 Whilst i have never towed with one i'm sure that you would find it satisfactory.......however, if you want to try asking the question HERE I'm sure you will find all the questions and answers you wish to have answered. Its a forum specific to the Picasso and has lots of knowledgable people.....see you there i hope. Quote
iannez Posted October 14, 2006 Posted October 14, 2006 dad tows with his and is ok as long as he doesnt use 5th Quote
paul.h Posted October 14, 2006 Posted October 14, 2006 We have towed our caravan with 5 cars so far. Saab 900i 2l, Saab 9000 2l turbo, Saab 9-5 2.3l turbo, Picasso 2.0 HDi, Citroen C5 2.2 HDi. Caravan MIRO 1013 kg, max 1300 kg but probably about 1100kg as towed, 5 berth single axle. Always used a blade stabiliser. The Saab 9-5 pulled it really well but the rear suspension sagged a bit. The Picasso was used to tow it from Bolton to York and back over the M62 hills. Was stable enough but lacked a bit of power and found progress was more in the low 50s than previously high 50s mph. Often the gas pedal was flat on the floor. Gave about 34 mpg though whereas all previous petrol cars gave about 24. Could have done with being heavier for extra stability. On the main Picasso forum there are lots of people who tow quite happily. So instead of getting a second Picasso we got the C5, this is the best tow car yet, always level, boot as large as the Saabs and about 30+ mpg towing, otherwise normally about 40 and 50+ on the motorway. Quote
cara Posted October 14, 2006 Author Posted October 14, 2006 Thanks, have learnt a bit more from the site, as suggested. Good to know help is on hand! Quote
Johndouglas Posted October 15, 2006 Posted October 15, 2006 Although I've towed caravans for nearly forty years, I've not had a Picasso. When I made my last change I was very tempted to have one, but in the end decided on the C5 Estate. I travel abroad a lot and can say that Picassos are a very popular tow car with the French and Dutch. Quote
cara Posted October 15, 2006 Author Posted October 15, 2006 Thankyou all. We have now taken the plunge and bought a 2hd Picasso exclusive '03. so fingers crossed, be a week before we collect it and then we have to get a towbar fixed before the real test! Quote
iannez Posted October 16, 2006 Posted October 16, 2006 if it 110 bhp exlusive you should have no probs at all. Quote
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