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Volkswagen T4 1.9 td [2] and BaileySlow slow slow plan ahead allow plenty of time to get to your destination does the job very slowly.
On a position note the set is is very stable even with lorry's whizzing by you on motorway inclines
Volkswagen T5 1.9 TDI and EribaWe have have several tow cars and several caravans. The VW T5 with the Eriba Triton is the best combination we have ever had. Tows perfectly, never experienced and snaking with it. And plenty of power. I would defiantly recommend this combination
Volkswagen T6 2.0 BiTDI aut. and AdriaPerfect match
Volkswagen T5 Multivan 2.5 TDI and BaileyDue to (almost) always taking a full suspension electric mountain bike with spare wheels and toolkit, total weight 56lbs, on trips we required more storage space than most caravaners.
To get more storage we replaced the BMW X5 30D with a SWB T5, for sure we lost some power (340bhp down to 173bhp) but the T5 has been a pleasure, only the severest motorway climbs require changing down to 5th from 6th gear.
Cruising at 60mph on motorways/dual carriageways is easy and an amazing 32mpg, which can be improves to 36 if max speed of 55mph maintained on motorways.
Storage as you might expect is amazing and stability is exemplary, at least as good as the X5. Only modification from the standard T5 was removal of the 16" steel wheels for 18" winter graded alloys
Volkswagen T5 2.5 TDI and AdriaHaving made a few trips in this outfit now, it works brilliantly. The T5 swallows luggage with ease and carries passengers in comfort. Mine is a Kombi with the 130 PS engine and six speed box, it cruises effortlessly at the legal speed limit, fifth gear providing reserve power for motorway inclines. Fuel economy is around 28 MPG towing, 36 without the caravan.
Volkswagen T5 1.9 TDI and AdriaWhat a lovely drive hardly know that there is a caravan on the back.drove from Somerset to the south of France ,bags of torque
Average mpg 35 / 37 @ 60mph on motorway ,pulls like a train on the hills loads of room and very comfy in side would highly recommend this as a tow vehicle .
Volkswagen T5 1.9 TDI and ElddisHi ,this is first caravan we have been towing with T5 minibus ,its a long wheel base so loads of room for family plus all caravan equipment,this keeps caravan very light,on the motorway its very sturdy.Its a good set up.......
Volkswagen T5 2.5 TDI and Swiftexcellent towing vehicle great in all departments.
Volkswagen T5 2.5 TDI and Baileyi have a vw t5 130bhp {will be remapped to 170} want a bailey twin carolina ,any body tow with a vw t5 heavy van just over the kerb weight any advice would be good
Volkswagen T5 (Seikel) Multivan 2.5 TDI and Abbeytowed with this vehicle for 3 years never any trouble with hills or stability only down fall is lack of traction on wet surface.
Volkswagen T5 2.5 TDI and BaileyI've had 3 Caravelle's, the last purchased in 2006 on an 05 plate. If you want a vehicle with power, torque and oceans of room - then this is it! OK, so it lacks 4-wheel drive but the other side of the coin is it doesn't cost a fortune in road tax and fuel. I've looked into buying a newer vehicle for towing my Carolina but after much research, I would struggle to get a better tow / holiday vehicle!
Volkswagen T5 2.5 TDI and AbbeyTowed all though france and uk no problems great credit to VW also we have two karts in the van and still pulls like a train
Volkswagen T5 2.5 TDI and Elddis EXCELLENT TOWER MOST ROADS IN 6TH OVER 30 TOWING ON FLAT ROADS CAN RECOMEND ONE
Volkswagen T5 2.5 TDI and Elddiseffortless towing tow mostley in 6th 60 mph 1700 rpm highly recommeded credit to VW
Volkswagen T5 Multivan 2.5 TDI and HobbyWe have had this combo for two full summer-holidays, and we are extremely happy with it. Motorway-driving is fluent and smooth, it's easy to follow the traffic, and ther's lots of excess power to overtake if necessary. Compared to my earlier experienses, the train is very stable even in strong side-wind.
At camp-site, we haver never missed traction, as the engine deliveres from 800 revs, making it possible to adjust speed just by operating clutch and brake if necessary.
For us, this has really been a lift to our camp-life!
Volkswagen T4 2.4 D and Hobbyplod,plod & more plod.
it always got there but oh it was hard work.
i also have a 1993 chateau cantara 2000/983 & AGAIN IT WAS HARD WORK.
the camper was a t4 WESTFALIA CALIFORNIA CLUB with a fixed high roof.
Volkswagen T4 2.5 TDI and LunarOur T5 is an Autosleeper Trident SWB conversion. It has plenty of bulk to keep the unit stable, but I would like a bit more power. We are slowed down by some long motorway hills (West Country going up towards Bristol) and have to use 4th gear quite a bit. Fuel consumption does not seem to be all that affected and may be around 32mpg instead of 36 not towing. You do have to use all the power to keep the unit moving and on some long A road hills, its down to 3rd gear.
Volkswagen T5 2.5 TDI and FleetwoodT5 with 172 hp is a fantastic tow vehicle. We cruise at above legal motorway speed limit in 6th no problems :)
Fuel is about 400miles to tank full. Stability is great except for very high speed vans overtaking too close, as normal. Could do with a longer 1st gear though, in my opinion.
Volkswagen T5 (Seikel) Multivan 2.5 TDI and BaileyBrilliant outfit - room for 7 in the car + camping gear for those not in the caravan - very stable and capable towcar, and with excellent lock for reversing into those awkward corners!
Volkswagen T5 Multivan 2.5 TDI and LMCFirst time with this set up. Drove from Denmark to Italy across Brenner pass. Absolutely brilliant performance from the T5 Multivan, lot's of power, smooth stability of both the car and caravan. After our trip I was even more happy with our car and caravan, due to this experience! I feel very lucky :-)
Volkswagen T5 2.5 TDI and ElddisThis is a great towcar loads of room i have towed at high speed through france with no problems and over the mountains through Spain you get to overtake all the juganaughts best tow i've had and i have been towing for over 30 years.
Volkswagen T5 Multivan 2.5 TDI and KnausMno a tady je ten Multivan. Vaha pres 3,5 (jen o 14 kg) jizdni vykony v podstate stejne.
Volkswagen T5 (Seikel) Multivan 2.5 TDI and KnausMy experience with my Multivan 2.5 tdi and my Knaus 550 FSK is that there is enough power in all situations. I even run the 6th gear most time, and only when speed in below 80 km/h I must go lower. This only happens on very steep roads such as in the Kassels in mid Germany and in the Alps. The max speed is > 130 km/h (only tried this once), and there is still power reserve to go faster – if you have the curage. I never sell this car
Volkswagen T5 (Seikel) 2.5 TDI and BaileyI HAVE HAD THE BAILEY FOR 2YEARS NOW .THE T5 TOWS LIKE DREAM. MIRRORS GOOD VIEWS DOWN SIDES OF CARAVAN TAIL GATE JUST CLEARS A FRAME & BODY MIND THE JOCKEY WHEEL.GOOD ON FUEL. WHEN IN 6TH GEAR 60MPH @1700RPM IT SEEMS EFFORTLESS.A JOY TO DRIVE
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