Caravaning is all very new to us and we are really starting from scratch! We are looking at buying an Island Star 17ft van and would like to know if a Hyundai Santa Fe is capable of towing this?
I have owned a Pajero for several years now and have been very happy with my purchase. I know some Prado owners who are equally happy with their choice too. Would recommend diesel in either case for towing.
-- Edited by jimricho on Friday 13th of November 2009 07:17:46 PM
Smokeydk wrote:I not sure what caravan weighs but I found this webpage
http://www.cuddles.abelgratis.net/hyundai.htm
Dave
That site is a British one. You can not refer to overseas sites as vehicles very often have different tow weights for different markets. Vehicles are often de-rated for use in Oz due to out hotter climate.
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PeterD Nissan Navara D23 diesel auto, Spaceland pop-top Retired radio and electronics technician. NSW Central Coast.
Thanks guys for all your help. Think we will go for a Pajero but 2nd hand ones are few and far between with reasonable mileage. Ones we have looked at are up in the 90,000kms and $40,000+
Have you considered a Kia Sorento? T/D allowed 2500kg braked and some unbelievable deals on new "old stock" as the new model is due out soon.
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Don't take life too seriously.... No one gets out alive
KIA Sorento CRDi EX ( Ebony black) with 5 hex chrome plated tire air valve covers, Coramal Sunsheild, Elcheapo GPS, First Aid Kit, full KIA toolkit & Yellow lenses on the Foglights......
Bit the bullet and have bought a 2008 Pajero VRX at the weekend and picked it up yesterday! Went to the auctions and they were $53000, and not too many available. Very pleased with our buy and got a good trade in too which was the best thing. Now we start the looking around for the van and wait for retirement next April.
Gail,
Strathalbyn
-- Edited by goodegs on Wednesday 25th of November 2009 06:33:16 AM
