What is the best UK car or van to tow a touring caravan on long journeys?

Question

What is the best UK car or van to tow a touring caravan on long journeys?

Answer 1

Nissan Terrano II 2.7 or 3.0TDi - beats the c**p out of any other full sized, 7 seat 4x4 for economy & towing.

Answer 2

Depends on the weight of the caravan.If its under 1400kgs then i find a passat diesel one of the best or an Audi A6.Anything heavier then go for a Mitsubishi Shogun however the diesel consumption is high.Whatever you choose make sure it is more than the 85% rule for towing.

Answer 3

V.W camper!!

Answer 4

Have a look at the BBC Top Gear clip about towing a caravan as to the reasons certain cars are chosen, then think seriously about sticking a wobbly box on the back of your car.  Any large, long wheelbase 4x4 - the heavier the better would do  the trick. (but don't go for anything American, as they wouldn't pull the skin of a rice pudding) Saying that, I recently witnessed a tandem (twin) axle van being towed by a Vauxhall Frontera under going a "tank - slapper" (at under 60 mph) on the M5 near Bridgwater, luckily the van was brought under control, with nothing more than "brown trousers". I spoke to the driver just afterwards and he reckoned that his car was among the best for the job, but the tandem layout seems to be prone to "tank - slappers".  

Answer 5

The Ford Mondeo Estate 2.0TDCi Titanium Has Just been voted best towcar by the Camping and Caravan Club.

Check the club website for the runners up.  

Answer 6

FORD TRANNY IN VAN

FORD MONDEO IN CAR

Answer 7

Discovery.