First Pull

JCH · 03-02-2013, 14:28

Had new towbar fitted(first towbar on vehicle) put van on the back for a test run. Did everything you all said it would.Engine temp needle did not move.did not know I had van on the back. Caravan weight 1250kgs.
Have not done an mpg check but I am hoping to achieve 22 mpg minimum on a long run.
We are heading off to Spain in two weeks to find some winter sun,most of the trip on motorway, so should be able to average 55-60mph, would expect to get a little better return maybe 25mpg. (Return trip of around 1500miles)
Finally in my last vehicle the owners manual said not to tow in 5th gear.
What is the opinion of others in the Club.Do I stay in 4th.
Jon

03-02-2013, 14:28	#1
JCH Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: France Department 85. Vendee Vehicle: 2003 Nissan Terrano LWB Posts: 128	First Pull Had new towbar fitted(first towbar on vehicle) put van on the back for a test run. Did everything you all said it would.Engine temp needle did not move.did not know I had van on the back. Caravan weight 1250kgs. Have not done an mpg check but I am hoping to achieve 22 mpg minimum on a long run. We are heading off to Spain in two weeks to find some winter sun,most of the trip on motorway, so should be able to average 55-60mph, would expect to get a little better return maybe 25mpg. (Return trip of around 1500miles) Finally in my last vehicle the owners manual said not to tow in 5th gear. What is the opinion of others in the Club.Do I stay in 4th. Jon