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Title: caravan
Post by: sk8boy73 on 31 July 2012, 23:35
are mk4 golf gti`s any good at towing caravans?
i`ve got the 1.8t 180 bhp if that makes any differance!
cheers
Title: Re: caravan
Post by: Diamond Hell on 31 July 2012, 23:42
Get out.

Now.
Title: Re: caravan
Post by: SoundillusioN on 31 July 2012, 23:43
are mk4 golf gti`s any good at towing caravans?
i`ve got the 1.8t 180 bhp if that makes any differance!
cheers

It'll pull a caravan.. Might drink a bit of fuel though.

However, there are some things to consider:

How heavy a caravan are you after, you can't just tow anything.

When did you obtain your driving license? If it was after 1997 you'll need a better one.
Title: Re: caravan
Post by: SoundillusioN on 31 July 2012, 23:44
Get out.

Now.

Oh... and that.  :grin:
Title: Re: caravan
Post by: sk8boy73 on 01 August 2012, 00:09
i know!
i`m hanging my head in shame as i write this!
going to work in france.need something to live in for a bit.
passed my test in 91! so should be ok on that front!
prob just a 2 berth.nothing too big.
i will smash it to bits when i`m done with it :evil:
Title: Re: caravan
Post by: SoundillusioN on 01 August 2012, 00:12
i know!
i`m hanging my head in shame as i write this!
going to work in france.need something to live in for a bit.
passed my test in 91! so should be ok on that front!
prob just a 2 berth.nothing too big.
i will smash it to bits when i`m done with it :evil:

Time to trade in for a Volvo.  :grin:

You best not be in front of me when you get it!

Found you some new friends... also may be some useful info in there for you too.  :wink:

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/p/346607/2350326.aspx
Title: Re: caravan
Post by: sk8boy73 on 01 August 2012, 00:20
never! only just got my golf too!
mite see if there are any cheap b&b`s about!
save myself the shame of towing a caravan about :laugh:
Title: Re: caravan
Post by: SoundillusioN on 01 August 2012, 00:23
never! only just got my golf too!
mite see if there are any cheap b&b`s about!
save myself the shame of towing a caravan about :laugh:

I suppose it depends on how long you are over there for.. Does your golf already have towing gear and electrics, because there's another expense to consider.
Title: Re: caravan
Post by: sk8boy73 on 01 August 2012, 00:29
i`m there for about 8 weeks!
no hasn`t got a tow bar fitted.my mate has got one i can have.
can fit it myself.was gonna get a camper,but their a bit pricey!
Title: Re: caravan
Post by: SoundillusioN on 01 August 2012, 00:35
i`m there for about 8 weeks!
no hasn`t got a tow bar fitted.my mate has got one i can have.
can fit it myself.was gonna get a camper,but their a bit pricey!

Yeah I just got a camper, not cheap, and for a run to France you don't want to stoop too low on budget or you might not even make it there.  :grin:

Well if you've got access to free towing gear then maybe being a temporary **** is the cheapest move, despite being at the cost of every other motorist behind you!  :grin:
Title: Re: caravan
Post by: dom on 01 August 2012, 11:02
Get out.

Now.

Oh... and that.  :grin:

Can we start a petition for a ban?
Title: Re: caravan
Post by: SoundillusioN on 01 August 2012, 11:23
Get out.

Now.

Oh... and that.  :grin:

Can we start a petition for a ban?

Noooo, we're going for a new section called Show What You Tow

(http://s0.geograph.org.uk/photos/37/94/379480_8fe2a264.jpg)

In fact, why even bother towing when you can drive one!  :grin:

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xOcVRkrIEFA/S9n0gvJiu4I/AAAAAAAACJk/38SLqxT61Tc/s1600/Saab.jpg)
Title: Re: caravan
Post by: Gavv8 on 01 August 2012, 20:17
Get out.

Now.
Ohhhh that did make me larf.. :grin:
Title: Re: caravan
Post by: JC on 01 August 2012, 20:22
i just looked at a nice twin axle van  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: caravan
Post by: SoundillusioN on 01 August 2012, 20:23
i just looked at a nice twin axle van  :lipsrsealed:

Nice knowing you Chuff.
Title: Re: caravan
Post by: FrankyGalactus on 03 August 2012, 15:58
LOL That cara-van is quality.