Newbie Question

[Predictable Bob]

Afternoon Peeps,

I'm looking for a 4x4 for towing my caravan (sorry but it's got to be done !)and it looks like a Surf will fit the bill BUT I like to accelerate so what choices do I have in a 3.0 diesel ?

I get the impression that there's a 3.0 intercooled turbo diesel but the dealers I've spoken to all plead ignorance - can any of you gurus give me some details on what models and specs are available ?

Ta !

[Ace Piker]

I hate caravans

It really goes against the grain to offer advice to a "Caravaneer" (I am honestly banned for life from the caravan club and proud of it!), but 3rd gen surfs have a 3.0l turbo intercooler which has a large central air intake on the bonnet. I think you'll find that there are a number of surfers who tow the unspeakable infernal contraptions. Try searching the forum for "caravan" or "towing"

[robnw67]

Poll

This sounds like a thread that could start a 'do we like caravans poll'..............!!

[marky]

SLOW DOWN we already have a surf towing & caravan thread in none surf related stuff

[Morr]

It really goes against the grain to offer advice to a "Caravaneer" (I am honestly banned for life from the caravan club and proud of it!), but 3rd gen surfs have a 3.0l turbo intercooler which has a large central air intake on the bonnet. I think you'll find that there are a number of surfers who tow the unspeakable infernal contraptions. Try searching the forum for "caravan" or "towing"

3rd Gens are from '96 to '02
Not certain if intercooler was at any point standard, but 96-97 certainly came in both standard and intercooled form, any 98- onwards ones I have seen have been intercooled, but not sure if all definatly are.
My own 96 is not intercooled, I've not yet towed with it but reckon it would have plenty of power to do so (having towed often enough in the past with various cars - never a caravan though!)

[rockey]

It really goes against the grain to offer advice to a "Caravaneer" (I am honestly banned for life from the caravan club and proud of it!), but 3rd gen surfs have a 3.0l turbo intercooler which has a large central air intake on the bonnet. I think you'll find that there are a number of surfers who tow the unspeakable infernal contraptions. Try searching the forum for "caravan" or "towing"

How can you be against caravans given the horrendous contraptions you lot drag around with you.
Rockey (Ace Carper)

[Predictable Bob]

If it's of any consolation there are 3 things I hate on the road:

Volvo's
Caravan's
4x4's

Guess what my current towcar is !

I'm not a stereotypical Volvo driver or caravanner - just as you don't fit the 4x4 stereotype.

On Sunday I dragged my van up the hill from High Wycombe towards the M40 - nothing overtook me and I was still accelerating at the top .......

You can be safe and still enjoy your driving (and towing !)

[Tallyman]

Well I've just recently PX'd my Volvo for a Surf so I can tow my caravan easier. So now I tow a bigger caravan with a bigger 4x4 and it's soooo much easier. Don't know it's on the back most of the time.

[Ace Piker]

How can you be against caravans given the horrendous contraptions you lot drag around with you.
Rockey (Ace Carper)

How can you say WALES is Gods country living in Sussex!!!
(ps my surf is at Hove cricket ground tomorrow)

[That Ruddy Squirrel]

How can you say WALES is Gods country living in Sussex!!!
(ps my surf is at Hove cricket ground tomorrow)

West Sussex IS God's Country

Trev