weights etc

zippy · 11-03-2009, 00:46

Anyone know the kerbweight of a 2001 LWB T2 2.7TDI?

Also what is the towball max on the T2 and what are your experiences of towing a caravan with it (mine is 1450 fully laden)?

Regards
Lee

tezzer · 11-03-2009, 01:16

hi zippy, i think it's around 1800kg, regards to towing another member asked about this just the other day, you wont beat anyone away from lights though, some members have twin axle vans they tow with t2's, so a good response will be available soon.

tezzer

zippy656 · 11-03-2009, 06:54

http://www.whattowcar.com/ here you go zippy, try this site for size..

just put in car info and caravan, and will tell you all you need to know about the matching

mully · 11-03-2009, 07:30

I have same weight caravan as you and have no problems at all and towball max is 115kg, the kerb weight of my 2001 Terrano 2.7td se+ is 1885kg (manual) A/T is 1910.

TONUP · 11-03-2009, 10:36

I have (sort of) that weight caravan and a 2001 2.7 TDI LWB and when I was researching what car and caravan to buy it came up with around a 76% match, which is quite healthy I believe.

Towing with the car (bearing in mind it was my first go) didn't seem to phase the T2, with no constant stirring of the gearbox, and the van didn't compress the suspension at all.

This may also be a useful link http://www.cuddles.abelgratis.net/kerbweights.htm

Hope it helps.

Regards

Alan

MudLifeCrisis · 11-03-2009, 11:19

I tow a caravan of 1650 kg with mine at around 87% with no probs at all.

Deleted account DD · 16-03-2009, 10:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by zippy

Anyone know the kerbweight of a 2001 LWB T2 2.7TDI?

Also what is the towball max on the T2 and what are your experiences of towing a caravan with it (mine is 1450 fully laden)?

Regards
Lee

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You shouldn't have any problems at all with that and when your on that boggy cl you'll not have to wait for Farmer Giles and his tractor

Ours clocks in between 1378kg "empty" & 1589kg "full" (although I suspect we dont go to fully laden very often) and whilst it would be silly to say you don't notice its there its certainly a decent match under a variety of towing conditions.

I find myself agreeing with plank, just tow so it feels comfy if that's 60 so be it if its 50 there you go, have fun!

11-03-2009, 00:46	#1
zippy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NI Vehicle: 01 terrano 2.7 lwb Posts: 210	weights etc Anyone know the kerbweight of a 2001 LWB T2 2.7TDI? Also what is the towball max on the T2 and what are your experiences of towing a caravan with it (mine is 1450 fully laden)? Regards Lee

11-03-2009, 01:16	#2
tezzer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: basildon essex Vehicle: transit camper van 1987 Posts: 2,829	hi zippy, i think it's around 1800kg, regards to towing another member asked about this just the other day, you wont beat anyone away from lights though, some members have twin axle vans they tow with t2's, so a good response will be available soon. tezzer

11-03-2009, 06:54	#3
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	http://www.whattowcar.com/ here you go zippy, try this site for size.. just put in car info and caravan, and will tell you all you need to know about the matching

11-03-2009, 07:30	#4
mully Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: dorset Vehicle: Terrano11 Posts: 112	I have same weight caravan as you and have no problems at all and towball max is 115kg, the kerb weight of my 2001 Terrano 2.7td se+ is 1885kg (manual) A/T is 1910.

11-03-2009, 10:36	#5
TONUP Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: England Posts: 755	I have (sort of) that weight caravan and a 2001 2.7 TDI LWB and when I was researching what car and caravan to buy it came up with around a 76% match, which is quite healthy I believe. Towing with the car (bearing in mind it was my first go) didn't seem to phase the T2, with no constant stirring of the gearbox, and the van didn't compress the suspension at all. This may also be a useful link http://www.cuddles.abelgratis.net/kerbweights.htm Hope it helps. Regards Alan

11-03-2009, 11:19	#6
MudLifeCrisis Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: St Albans Herts Vehicle: 1997 Mav 2.7tdi lwb Posts: 1,377	I tow a caravan of 1650 kg with mine at around 87% with no probs at all.