xtrail and the caravan - Page 2

tezzer · 11-11-2009, 09:10

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Originally Posted by mont

Hi my x trail is a 173 red i and it tows the caravan with ease. My t2 had a power box on and I thought that towed well but not in the same league as the x trail. All I can say is fantastic, What a motor!!

mont, what are they like on fuel (diesel) my t2 is so juicy we are thinking of getting an x trail next year to tow our caravan.

mont · 11-11-2009, 17:03

Not worked it out properly yhet as it olny has 3000 miles on at the moment , but I am getting easy over 40 when not towing. Even with the van on in 6th gear will pull and pull I can highly recomend you try one out

shunt555 · 11-11-2009, 20:25

my caravan unloaded is 1250kgs and 1550 kgs loaded top end weight for the xtrail mine is the series 2 112 bhp but 200 newton metres of torque at 2000 rpm tows the van at 60 mph no problems and you feel in control of the outfit at all times would reccomend you try before you buy

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 12-11-2009, 09:56

seen several xts lately towing top end vans, most recently a 6metre twin axle sterling
6 berth, though dont know vans weight or power of truck, personally thought looked
out of proportion. ok 174 bhp is great, but doesnt hold van in cross winds etc.

do wonder what 85% ratio comes out at?

also seen freelanders with similiar vans which i wouldnt want to tow with less than a
t2 sized vehicle, but hey each to their own and good luck atleast they're doing what
built for...

mont · 12-11-2009, 17:31

Hi,see what you are saying .I thought my xt wouldnt be as stable as my t2 but it is and beats it in all situations apart from not having a low box, whitch I didnt use much anyway and last time I needed it didnt work. that was the last straw whitch led me to buying the xt, best thing I ever did

11-11-2009, 20:25	#18
shunt555 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: lincolshire Vehicle: nissan x trail Posts: 44	caravan my caravan unloaded is 1250kgs and 1550 kgs loaded top end weight for the xtrail mine is the series 2 112 bhp but 200 newton metres of torque at 2000 rpm tows the van at 60 mph no problems and you feel in control of the outfit at all times would reccomend you try before you buy

12-11-2009, 09:56	#19
Thomas-the-Terrano2 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackenthorpe Sheffield Vehicle: Terrano2 R20 lwb 2.7TDi Posts: 5,234	seen several xts lately towing top end vans, most recently a 6metre twin axle sterling 6 berth, though dont know vans weight or power of truck, personally thought looked out of proportion. ok 174 bhp is great, but doesnt hold van in cross winds etc. do wonder what 85% ratio comes out at? also seen freelanders with similiar vans which i wouldnt want to tow with less than a t2 sized vehicle, but hey each to their own and good luck atleast they're doing what built for... __________________ M6YTB / 20YTB '60' 2010 Ford C Max Zetec 1.6i, black '56' 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0TD, silver 2021 Bailey Pegasus Grade SE Turin caravan Smile, its more likely to confuse. One Life, Don't Just Live It, Drive a Nissan, or ...... a Jeep. Owner of Nissan 4x4s 2005 to 2019, and maybe in the future too!

11-11-2009, 17:03	#17
mont Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: staffordshire Vehicle: 2009 XTRAIL Posts: 113	Not worked it out properly yhet as it olny has 3000 miles on at the moment , but I am getting easy over 40 when not towing. Even with the van on in 6th gear will pull and pull I can highly recomend you try one out

12-11-2009, 17:31	#20
mont Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: staffordshire Vehicle: 2009 XTRAIL Posts: 113	Hi,see what you are saying .I thought my xt wouldnt be as stable as my t2 but it is and beats it in all situations apart from not having a low box, whitch I didnt use much anyway and last time I needed it didnt work. that was the last straw whitch led me to buying the xt, best thing I ever did