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Re: Audi A8
« Reply #45 on: 07 August 2018, 06:36:44 »

Two tonnes of Bavarian ugliness...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201807318992410

Westfalia do a 2,100 kg detachable, certified towbar... Could be a reasonable compromise between exec saloon and SUV :-\ :y
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« Reply #46 on: 07 August 2018, 08:12:02 »

If going Disco type, I’d prefer a Range Rover

Yes but there's the hedgehog joke!  ;D

Maybe, but then you are in massive arm chairs, commanding view and certainly covers the issue of tow car being far heavier.

Petrol though is just impractical, but fair few get LPG’d

I drove JoshW’s supercharged 5.0 that would be spectacular at towing!
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« Reply #47 on: 07 August 2018, 08:29:43 »

Two tonnes of Bavarian ugliness...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201807318992410

Westfalia do a 2,100 kg detachable, certified towbar... Could be a reasonable compromise between exec saloon and SUV :-\ :y
BMW offer a folding towbar as a factory option :y
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Re: Audi A8
« Reply #48 on: 07 August 2018, 08:51:21 »

Two tonnes of Bavarian ugliness...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201807318992410

Westfalia do a 2,100 kg detachable, certified towbar... Could be a reasonable compromise between exec saloon and SUV :-\ :y
BMW offer a folding towbar as a factory option :y

And have done for years.  My 1999 530d has a detachable towbar.  :y
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Re: Audi A8
« Reply #49 on: 07 August 2018, 09:22:34 »

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And have done for years.  My 1999 530d has a detachable towbar.  :y

Detachable of folding?  ;)

Merc do an electric folding bar too .... I think they're just factory fit though
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« Reply #50 on: 07 August 2018, 09:27:16 »

So to sum up, no one really has any experience with the Audi A8. We've suggest a bunch of cars which are not suitable, too light, underpowered, in some cases cannot legally tow.  :)

One of the major issues of moving on is lack of technical knowledge on replacements, to the point I think my replacement Omega will be dealer serviced.  :(
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« Reply #51 on: 07 August 2018, 09:42:08 »

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And have done for years.  My 1999 530d has a detachable towbar.  :y

Detachable of folding?  ;)

Merc do an electric folding bar too .... I think they're just factory fit though

Ah yes it's detachable.  Factory fit, which I think is impressive for a 19 year old car.  :y
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Re: Audi A8
« Reply #52 on: 07 August 2018, 09:48:18 »

I believe the A8 is of alloy construction so not the most heavy exec saloon
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« Reply #53 on: 07 August 2018, 09:53:50 »

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And have done for years.  My 1999 530d has a detachable towbar.  :y

Detachable of folding?  ;)

Merc do an electric folding bar too .... I think they're just factory fit though
One on my E Class was the factory fit one... A mechanical work of art 8)
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« Reply #54 on: 07 August 2018, 09:54:18 »

How heavy is  1.6 escort? Seen plenty of them towing firkin great burger vans in my time.
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« Reply #55 on: 07 August 2018, 09:55:23 »

How heavy is  1.6 escort? Seen plenty of them towing firkin great burger vans in my time.

Years ago no-one much cared ::)
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« Reply #56 on: 07 August 2018, 10:21:25 »

How heavy is  1.6 escort? Seen plenty of them towing firkin great burger vans in my time.

Years ago no-one much cared ::)

People are more risk averse these days. :-\
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Re: Audi A8
« Reply #57 on: 07 August 2018, 10:58:20 »

I just bought a replacement tow car the other week. After looking at Practical caravan website decided to purchase a secondhand Kia Sedona as it is a heavyweight in the caravan pulling stakes. Only cost £3500 and fully loaded. Pulls the caravan really well, but it is a deisel.
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Re: Audi A8
« Reply #58 on: 07 August 2018, 11:12:13 »

If your going to live the traveling lifestyle, just buy a low roof swb transit, then you can get into carparks for the weekend with the rest of the family entourage.
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Re: Audi A8
« Reply #59 on: 07 August 2018, 12:34:52 »

How heavy is  1.6 escort? Seen plenty of them towing firkin great burger vans in my time.

Years ago no-one much cared ::)

People are more risk averse these days. :-\

Nah,towing laws changed :y
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