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[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

A word of caution, a number of performance variants aren't type approved for towing. My father's RS6 being a case in point.

Not sure about the XFR or E63. 

That said I'm sure a regular 5.0v8 would do the job nicely, through the same 8 speed of unit incidentally.

Why so?.....seems a shame.

[Andy B]

Andy does tow with a big 3.0 diesel....

Indeed I do .....

[Andy B]

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Of course there is. Tow with a big diesel and you'll get that up to 30.

I just about get 30mpg solo on a run 

[STEMO]

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Of course there is. Tow with a big diesel and you'll get that up to 30.

I just about get 30mpg solo on a run 

I suppose it is a huge car. 

[Sir Tigger KC]

A word of caution, a number of performance variants aren't type approved for towing. My father's RS6 being a case in point.

Not sure about the XFR or E63. 

That said I'm sure a regular 5.0v8 would do the job nicely, through the same 8 speed of unit incidentally.

Why so?.....seems a shame.

Yes caravan racing looks good fun.     Especially the demolition derbys!   

[Viral_Jim]

Why so?.....seems a shame.

As with most things, I guess cost is the primary driver. However, in some cases it's down to exhaust placement and/or suspension setup.

I agree it's a pity. And I do know some people who tow regardless with them. But if you have an accident, it's your (financial) funeral as I doubt your insurer would be interested in covering you.

[2boxerdogs]

I get 26 to the gallon when towing a twin axle elddis with the Hyundai , 30 mpg solo that's a 2.9 turbo diesel, in all honesty it drives better when towing.

[Viral_Jim]

I get 26 to the gallon when towing a twin axle elddis with the Hyundai , 30 mpg solo that's a 2.9 turbo diesel, in all honesty it drives better when towing.

I'd agree. Although for me it's 27-8 solo and. About 22-3 towing about 2.5 tonnes.

The joys of a slush box 

[Andy B]

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Of course there is. Tow with a big diesel and you'll get that up to 30.

I just about get 30mpg solo on a run 

I suppose it is a huge car. 

permanent 4x4 doesn't help 

[Doctor Gollum]

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Of course there is. Tow with a big diesel and you'll get that up to 30.

I just about get 30mpg solo on a run 

I suppose it is a huge car. 

permanent 4x4 doesn't hurt 

[Andy B]

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Which is why I'm looking for another 

[henryd]

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Of course there is. Tow with a big diesel and you'll get that up to 30.

I just about get 30mpg solo on a run 

That's about the same as mine,about 10 less when towing twin axle van

[tunnie]

I don’t monitor the 3.2’s fuel use any more, ignorance is bliss. 

[STEMO]

I don’t monitor the 3.2’s fuel use any more, ignorance is bliss. 

I'm off to Liverpool today and am fully expecting 55-60mpg on the motorway.


If I drive at 55mph. More like 45 when if I drive at 85.

[Sir Tigger KC]

When I picked up the Ovlov a month ago the trip computer said it was doing 55 mpg!    It's now at 46 mpg so I assume the previous owner coasted everywhere! 

However a brim to brim check last week worked out at 35 mpg...    Why are these trip computers so inaccurate?