New Tin Tent

sperko · 13-08-2010, 17:48

Hi all I'm looking to replace the old tin tent and have been offered an Elddis Jet Stream for £1500 its a 1994 and everything is working and has been serviced every year.
Will my T2 pull it OK I'll only tow about 2000 miles a year the rest of the time it will be static at the fishery where I'm a part time bailiff so could any body tell me if they are an OK van and any pit falls that you know of

Cheers all Brian

zippy656 · 13-08-2010, 19:00

how big is the caravan... how heavy..

mine is 22' long ans 1241kg fully loaded.

pulls no trouble at all.

take a look at caravanningamigos.co.uk.. some people from here run it. davemud for one.. links on his profile pages id guess

sperko · 13-08-2010, 19:37

I'ts 18ft zippy don't know the gvw yet got to go and have a look at it and get all the details I know its to big for just the Mrs and me realy but It has all the mod cons Shower Hot n Cold water blown hot air and a fire for heating and we can set up the bed and leave it and use the seperate seating area during the day

zippy656 · 13-08-2010, 19:41

sounds good to me.

i cant see it beeing to heavy for the T2 to tug.. not at only 18ft

like the idea of a 4berth for just two.. very lazy... my kind of camping..

zippy656 · 13-08-2010, 19:54

all set fo rthe off tomorrow...

mrs zippy said I cant go now...

tezzer · 13-08-2010, 22:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperko

Hi all I'm looking to replace the old tin tent and have been offered an Elddis Jet Stream for £1500 its a 1994 and everything is working and has been serviced every year.
Will my T2 pull it OK I'll only tow about 2000 miles a year the rest of the time it will be static at the fishery where I'm a part time bailiff so could any body tell me if they are an OK van and any pit falls that you know of

Cheers all Brian

a mate of mine tows a swift challenger twin axle, and he reckons it tows it a dream, so i dont think you will have any problems,

and elddis are very good vans, provided it has been looked after and serviced.,

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 13-08-2010, 23:02

go for it, probably manage it on roof rack, ok not really.

BUT my t2 was good for our 1700kg spectrum t/a.

thats agood site zippy suggested, better now with correct url...

MudLifeCrisis · 14-08-2010, 00:25

My vans nearly 8 mts and weighs in at 1650 kg, Mav tows with no probs at all.

Invest in a damp meter, it could save you a fortune ;O)

Deleted account DD · 14-08-2010, 09:00

Havent looked up the spec of your van but I towed significant distances with a twin axle 1.6 (or is it 1.5 ? pageant Limousin) behind my 2.7T2. Well within limits all round and a very comfy tow

Must be honest Ive got a real soft spot for the "genuine" Eldis vans. They were built a very short distance form where Im sitting now.

Deleted account DD · 14-08-2010, 09:02

Have a look here to settle your mind

http://www.whattowcar.com/basic_index.php

13-08-2010, 17:48	#1
sperko Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 2 1999 2.7 Posts: 65	New Tin Tent Hi all I'm looking to replace the old tin tent and have been offered an Elddis Jet Stream for £1500 its a 1994 and everything is working and has been serviced every year. Will my T2 pull it OK I'll only tow about 2000 miles a year the rest of the time it will be static at the fishery where I'm a part time bailiff so could any body tell me if they are an OK van and any pit falls that you know of Cheers all Brian

13-08-2010, 19:00	#2
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	how big is the caravan... how heavy.. mine is 22' long ans 1241kg fully loaded. pulls no trouble at all. take a look at caravanningamigos.co.uk.. some people from here run it. davemud for one.. links on his profile pages id guess Last edited by Thomas-the-Terrano2; 13-08-2010 at 22:59. Reason: url correction

13-08-2010, 23:02	#7
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13-08-2010, 19:37	#3
sperko Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 2 1999 2.7 Posts: 65	I'ts 18ft zippy don't know the gvw yet got to go and have a look at it and get all the details I know its to big for just the Mrs and me realy but It has all the mod cons Shower Hot n Cold water blown hot air and a fire for heating and we can set up the bed and leave it and use the seperate seating area during the day

13-08-2010, 19:41	#4
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	sounds good to me. i cant see it beeing to heavy for the T2 to tug.. not at only 18ft like the idea of a 4berth for just two.. very lazy... my kind of camping..

14-08-2010, 09:00	#9
Deleted account DD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,705	Havent looked up the spec of your van but I towed significant distances with a twin axle 1.6 (or is it 1.5 ? pageant Limousin) behind my 2.7T2. Well within limits all round and a very comfy tow Must be honest Ive got a real soft spot for the "genuine" Eldis vans. They were built a very short distance form where Im sitting now.

14-08-2010, 09:02	#10
Deleted account DD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,705	Have a look here to settle your mind http://www.whattowcar.com/basic_index.php