How much can I tow?

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How much can I tow?

Post by abo » Sun May 08, 2011 11:22 am

Hi all.
First time post.
Looking to buy a Bongo but also tow a van. Any info on max tow weight?
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Re: How much can I tow?

Post by dandemann8 » Sun May 08, 2011 12:47 pm

Not quite sure about what the Bongo will tow weight wise but if you didn't pass your driving test pre 1997 then you are limited to 750kg's I think ( I hope that's right [-o< ). There are many on here who tow large caravan's and boat's so I would think the towing capabilities are quite big weight wise. I'm sure someone will be along with more figure's soon. :D
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Re: How much can I tow?

Post by haydn callow » Sun May 08, 2011 2:40 pm

We tow 1000Kg with ease (v6), others tow up to 1600kg's I belive (again with no problems).....The Bongo is a very good towing vehicle....( I would not include the 2lt petrol in that statement)
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Re: How much can I tow?

Post by lazyb5 » Sun May 08, 2011 2:49 pm

I tow a 1232kg Elddis with our 2.5 td no problems and a nice 55-60 mph steady journey. MPG drops to about 22mpg from 25 -30.
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Re: How much can I tow?

Post by abo » Sun May 08, 2011 3:52 pm

Great. Thank you.
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Re: How much can I tow?

Post by brorabongo » Sun May 08, 2011 4:07 pm

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Re: How much can I tow?

Post by Poohbear » Sun May 08, 2011 4:11 pm

Have a look at the data sheet in the members area if you're a member (and if not, pay your money cos it's well worth it!). As a rule of thumb you can tow a maximum of 85% of the vehicle weight which is approximately 1500kg (1.5Te)
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Re: How much can I tow?

Post by abo » Wed May 11, 2011 5:54 pm

Will do. Thank you all.
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