Towing a Xantia
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Towing a Xantia
Does anybody have experience of towing a Xantia with either an A frame or a towing dolly?
I want to pick up a Xantia saloon, which runs OK, but needs to be towed. I was contemplating using my Xantia estate, as it is fitted with towbar and I have a long leaded lightboard.
As far as the legals go, I assume I am OK, as the estate is heavier than the saloon. The towed car does not have a current MOT, although I wonder if it needs one if it is being towed.
I am sure somebody on the Forum has all the answers and I would be grateful for relevant comments.
By the way Andrew, it is an Activa!:D
Handyman,
I want to pick up a Xantia saloon, which runs OK, but needs to be towed. I was contemplating using my Xantia estate, as it is fitted with towbar and I have a long leaded lightboard.
As far as the legals go, I assume I am OK, as the estate is heavier than the saloon. The towed car does not have a current MOT, although I wonder if it needs one if it is being towed.
I am sure somebody on the Forum has all the answers and I would be grateful for relevant comments.
By the way Andrew, it is an Activa!:D
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On a dolly, or A-frame (which are legally for emergencies only) the Xantia is limited to 750kg un-braked weight.
Combined with a braked trailer, you have 1500kg to play with on a hatchback, dunno about the estate.
Combined with a braked trailer, you have 1500kg to play with on a hatchback, dunno about the estate.
Martin
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What consideration needs to be given to the lack of hydraulic pressure for the suspension?
I thought there was a reason why all recovery companies use flatbeds when dealing with hydraulic Citroens?
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you are allowed to tow a car with no MOT/ROAD TAX and/or INSURENCE, as long as one axle is off the ground, the only thing you might fall foul of the law on is as some one has said is the towed weight braked or un/braked,
and no it dose not only apply for going to an MOT station, so long as it is going to be put some were off the public highway,
aso whit the enginge running will the susspention ride at the normal ride hight whilst you are towwing it
regards malcolm
and no it dose not only apply for going to an MOT station, so long as it is going to be put some were off the public highway,
aso whit the enginge running will the susspention ride at the normal ride hight whilst you are towwing it
regards malcolm
There is a lot of confusion about towing limits. Some people say the limit is 85% of the tow vehicle's weight, others say it's 100%. Both are incorrect (although 85% is generally regarded as the sensible limit), the legal towing limit is given in the car's handbook- as are all the other weight limits.
I think 1500kg limit only applies to certain Xantia models and the 1.9TDs are nearer 1200kg.
I reckon the suspension would be fine if it wasn't going too far, they can stay up on stored pressure for quite a while.
I think 1500kg limit only applies to certain Xantia models and the 1.9TDs are nearer 1200kg.
I reckon the suspension would be fine if it wasn't going too far, they can stay up on stored pressure for quite a while.
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The legal limit for un-braked weight is 750kg for a car... period.
My Xantia allows for 1500kg, even though it's only 1300-something kg itself. That always amused me. Remember the more weight in the boot, that harder the rear brakes work. I may or may not have towed several car transporter trailers several times. with mine. my record was Germany and back, although this was from Fishguard to east sussex:
http://www.venturi-owners.co.uk/R300ven4.jpg
http://www.venturi-owners.co.uk/R300ven5.jpg
My Xantia allows for 1500kg, even though it's only 1300-something kg itself. That always amused me. Remember the more weight in the boot, that harder the rear brakes work. I may or may not have towed several car transporter trailers several times. with mine. my record was Germany and back, although this was from Fishguard to east sussex:
http://www.venturi-owners.co.uk/R300ven4.jpg
http://www.venturi-owners.co.uk/R300ven5.jpg
Martin
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Not when they're being "used"reblack68 wrote:
I reckon the suspension would be fine if it wasn't going too far, they can stay up on stored pressure for quite a while.
Martin
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The car will run okay, so the issue of the suspension does not come into it.
My queries are concerning weight limits. Whether I can tow the car legally on an A frame or a dolly or whether I need to use a trailer. If I use a trailer and tow it with my estate, am I within the towing limits? I can even drive it onto the trailer.
The car is currently untaxed and without a valid MOT. It needs repairs to pass
an MOT so needs to be recovered to my workshop.
Handyman
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My queries are concerning weight limits. Whether I can tow the car legally on an A frame or a dolly or whether I need to use a trailer. If I use a trailer and tow it with my estate, am I within the towing limits? I can even drive it onto the trailer.
The car is currently untaxed and without a valid MOT. It needs repairs to pass
an MOT so needs to be recovered to my workshop.
Handyman
Note to the moderators!!! Do not know how this has ended up in this forum. Can you move this to Citroen forum?
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But you've got it on the wrong way round!?Stunned Monkey wrote:http://www.venturi-owners.co.uk/R300ven4.jpg
http://www.venturi-owners.co.uk/R300ven5.jpg
Those Cx mirrors get about the place too, don't they!
And still around in '98...
Andrew
Im pretty sure all wheels must be off the ground if the car is not taxed.citronut wrote:you are allowed to tow a car with no MOT/ROAD TAX and/or INSURENCE, as long as one axle is off the ground, the only thing you might fall foul of the law on is as some one has said is the towed weight braked or un/braked,
The AA will not tow a car without tax unless it is full lifted on a flatbed.