towing with xm auto
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towing with xm auto
I have a 2l xm turbo ct auto and would like to tow a caravan. Is it OK as it is or do I need to fit the auto box transmission fluid cooler. If so is it a job for a Cit garage.
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Hi Guys,
is this freezing, shivering icy cold UK [:o)] If so as long as the car is in good mechancial condition I suggest performing the following:
--hook the caravan up, and check it's lights
--leave for a holiday [:D]
A little caravan should be no problem for an XM !! If you were towing in 40+degree aussie summer heat through traffic I'd be more concerned about the cooling system and an auto cooler. I'm sure it'll already have an ATF cooler [:)]
seeya,
Shane L.
is this freezing, shivering icy cold UK [:o)] If so as long as the car is in good mechancial condition I suggest performing the following:
--hook the caravan up, and check it's lights
--leave for a holiday [:D]
A little caravan should be no problem for an XM !! If you were towing in 40+degree aussie summer heat through traffic I'd be more concerned about the cooling system and an auto cooler. I'm sure it'll already have an ATF cooler [:)]
seeya,
Shane L.
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Shane [:)]
Going over (arr under) the Channel to Europe for holiday with a caravan - can in fact be a scaring experience already in Southern Germany at summertime [;)]
If not - then reaching South of France, Spain or Italy will definately tell if the car has even the smallest weakness.
I believe in South Germany they have a (very) long uphill highway reaching the mountains - called the "hill of danes" - as most often exactly here the danish tourists in own cars find out why they SHOULD have done a major service to the car - before leaving home ..... [B)]
Another "interesting" event on Europeen highways - are the frequent holiday traffic queues (stops) on the highways - simply 10's of miles with cars bumper to bumper in 2 or 3 lanes - heading south at snail's move.
Going over (arr under) the Channel to Europe for holiday with a caravan - can in fact be a scaring experience already in Southern Germany at summertime [;)]
If not - then reaching South of France, Spain or Italy will definately tell if the car has even the smallest weakness.
I believe in South Germany they have a (very) long uphill highway reaching the mountains - called the "hill of danes" - as most often exactly here the danish tourists in own cars find out why they SHOULD have done a major service to the car - before leaving home ..... [B)]
Another "interesting" event on Europeen highways - are the frequent holiday traffic queues (stops) on the highways - simply 10's of miles with cars bumper to bumper in 2 or 3 lanes - heading south at snail's move.
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Hmm,
only 39,000miles... Gee's it's barely run in If it's well maintained I still think you should just hook up and go [:D]
Anders is correct though, I don't know the local conditions, however a caravan of only 970kgs should be towed effortlessly by it !! It is only 2litres, however it's also a CT turbo, so you should have the grunt to tow it (most standard cars out here have at LEAST a 3.8litre V6 [:0]).
seeya,
Shane L.
only 39,000miles... Gee's it's barely run in If it's well maintained I still think you should just hook up and go [:D]
Anders is correct though, I don't know the local conditions, however a caravan of only 970kgs should be towed effortlessly by it !! It is only 2litres, however it's also a CT turbo, so you should have the grunt to tow it (most standard cars out here have at LEAST a 3.8litre V6 [:0]).
seeya,
Shane L.
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My brother thought he could get away with it in his 2.0 (non turbo) and small (2 berth) caravan. Unfortunately the gearbox didn't make it to the campsite 40 miles away.
My advice, (as ever in these situations) is to get a tent. In fact, with an XM estate who needs anything else, just kip in the back.
My advice, (as ever in these situations) is to get a tent. In fact, with an XM estate who needs anything else, just kip in the back.
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bobken,
The relativly low mileage and light caravan should be fine, although I would recommend an ATF change or at least a check on the condition (colour). It is well-known that some main dealers simply top up the ATF without changing, meaning that most 'boxes don't make it past 100K. Kenlow make ATF coolers. I would recommend one.
Anders DK is spot-on as usual. Towing a caravan is an unnatural act betwwen two non-consenting vehiles, and, as such, places great strain on everything. I tow 1650kgs of twin-axle caravan with a 4x4. (No,I don't live in a lay-by.)
HTH
rg
The relativly low mileage and light caravan should be fine, although I would recommend an ATF change or at least a check on the condition (colour). It is well-known that some main dealers simply top up the ATF without changing, meaning that most 'boxes don't make it past 100K. Kenlow make ATF coolers. I would recommend one.
Anders DK is spot-on as usual. Towing a caravan is an unnatural act betwwen two non-consenting vehiles, and, as such, places great strain on everything. I tow 1650kgs of twin-axle caravan with a 4x4. (No,I don't live in a lay-by.)
HTH
rg