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Buggsy


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Hi all,  We are just looking a caravans all very new to us. We have a 2010 RAV4 2.4engine.   Also a Ford Falcon 4liter . Although this is a 1998 car it has been look after.  Can anyone give me advise  on what size van these cars would pull. If any.   Thanks Buggsy

 



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Welcome to the gang Buggsy, enjoy here and out in the playground.

I would check the specs of both vehicles first but I would say the Falcon would handle up to 16ft but the Rav4 I wouldn't go over 12ft. I haven't actually seen a Rav4 towing a van just camper trailers.

I would also check the rating of the tow bar on both vehicles to make sure they can handle a van.

Good luck with it all and keep safe out there.

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confuseconfuseconfuse Gday Buggsy welcome to the forum I have seen falcons towing 18 foot full vans and Rav4 towing camp trailers and Avans but best way to be sure of what you can realistically tow check your vehicle owners book which will tell you what the maximum braked weight you can tow, its important to remember that max weight is a fully loaded van so if you buy a van with a compliance plate weight close to your vehicle maximum you are going to be overweight which is not only illegal but very dangerous,

Hope you find a good one and enjoy this beautiful country.winkwinkwink 



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If you look in your manual for the Falcon, it will give you the weights allowable.
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tezza


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My parents toured for 15 years using a 4.1 litre manual ford station wagon with dual fuel. He used to swear by it. They had various vans all around the 16 -18 foot mark.

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Buggsy


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Thanks everyone for some great advice. Will do some more home work. Love reading the mag it just makes you want to get up and go! all the best Buggsy

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The following spec are on "carsales.com " and show about 1600kg towing which is not a lot for the falcon.You would need a caravan around 1300kg max

1998 Ford Falcon GLi EL

Transmission 4 speed Automatic
Body 4 doors 5 seat Sedan
Drive Type Rear Wheel Drive
Engine 6 cylinder Petrol Aspirated 4.0L
Towing Braked 1,600



-- Edited by jade46 on Wednesday 22nd of July 2015 03:19:11 PM

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I think you will find the Falcon braked is 2300kg , Rav4 1000kg

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Just copied there specs but I agree it seems low

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