2.4 or 3.5 for towing ?????

[Steve60]

Hi everyone 

new to the forum and looking to buy a vellfire as a new daily driver

I've trawled through loads of info (including this forum thanks to all for info) ref towing a caravan

our caravan  is a bailey senator series6 and has an mtpml weight of 1495kg

My dilemma is can i tow it with a 2.4 or do i need the bigger 3.5 engine variant as I can’t seem to find an answer anywhere 

sorry to blab on with my first post but hoping someone can possibly answer this

Thanks in advance

Steve

[Rojie]

9 hours ago, Steve60 said:

Hi everyone 

new to the forum and looking to buy a Vellfire as a new daily driver

I've trawled through loads of info (including this forum thanks to all for info) ref towing a caravan

our caravan  is a bailey senator series6 and has an mtpml weight of 1495kg

My dilemma is can i tow it with a 2.4 or do i need the bigger 3.5 engine variant as I can’t seem to find an answer anywhere 

sorry to blab on with my first post but hoping someone can possibly answer this

Thanks in advance

Steve

 

Hello Steve,

 

Welcome to the Forum.

 

I don't know much about towing; but I do know my driver's licence only allows me to drive up to 3500kg.

So your van plus the caravan will be pretty close.

 

Another issue is towing with an Alphard / Vellfire.

There are differing opinions on this, but, you won't find the maximum towing weight on the vin plate.

Accordingly, some believe these vehicles were not designed for towing.

Who cares ?

Well your Insurer might !

 

You do see them with tow bars fitted, but many are used for mounting cycle racks.

 

My guess is, for towing your caravan you may also be looking at uprated rear springs and extra load tyres.

 

Perhaps other members will be able to clarify the issue for you; not least of which should be your proposed insurer.

 

Good Luck