i think the tower must be at least 2/3 the weight of the towee
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| Author: | Beefa [ Thu Nov 02, 2006 7:18 pm ] |
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We are currently looking at trading in our commodore and buying a new mini. What we want to know is what can the new minis tow? We have a caravan that weighs roughly 900kg, will the new mini tow this? Thanks Lynda |
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| Author: | 68matic [ Thu Nov 02, 2006 7:20 pm ] |
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i think the tower must be at least 2/3 the weight of the towee
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| Author: | Beefa [ Thu Nov 02, 2006 7:23 pm ] |
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68matic wrote: i think the tower must be at least 2/3 the weight of the towee
LOL which means wat? Im screwed with the caravan and I have to keep the bombodore? |
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| Author: | 68matic [ Thu Nov 02, 2006 7:25 pm ] |
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it means the bmw must be at least... 1350kg.
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| Author: | Beefa [ Thu Nov 02, 2006 7:30 pm ] |
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Ah crap now I gotta find out how much the bastards weigh! How much do they weigh...anybody?? Pleaseeeeee |
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| Author: | Marvin [ Thu Nov 02, 2006 7:40 pm ] |
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Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (kg): 1,505 curb weight (kg): 1,075 gross trailer weight braked (kg): 650 gross trailer weight unbraked (kg): 500 |
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| Author: | 68matic [ Thu Nov 02, 2006 7:43 pm ] |
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lynda looks like you're in the clear. thats if my rule of the towee being under 2/3 the weight of the tow-er is correct thats quite funny, ive never imagined a MINI towing a caravan before |
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| Author: | Morris 1100 [ Thu Nov 02, 2006 7:51 pm ] |
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See my reply in the other thread. If Marvins specs are right the maximum you can tow is.... Quote: gross trailer weight braked (kg): 650
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| Author: | Beefa [ Thu Nov 02, 2006 7:53 pm ] |
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Its a 70's caravan that folds up like a camper trailer. You can see over the top of it in the rear view mirror. I can show you a pic if you like. Im just worried about stressing the poor car out thats all. We will just take the kitchen and everything out of the caravan....hope that works! |
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| Author: | Beefa [ Thu Nov 02, 2006 7:55 pm ] |
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Morris 1100 wrote: See my reply in the other thread.
If Marvins specs are right the maximum you can tow is.... Quote: gross trailer weight braked (kg): 650 Oh crap there goes my leverage on hubby about getting a new mini then 
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| Author: | Marvin [ Thu Nov 02, 2006 8:06 pm ] |
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Just get 2 of them 
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| Author: | Morris 1100 [ Thu Nov 02, 2006 8:12 pm ] |
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At least it is better than a Roundnose, all they can tow is 406.4kg. 
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| Author: | poki [ Thu Nov 02, 2006 8:50 pm ] |
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Getting a tow bar fitted is going to be an issue if you buy a Cooper S given the centre exhaust. Good luck with it, am interested to see if it can be done successfully. |
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| Author: | Beefa [ Fri Nov 03, 2006 6:33 am ] |
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This one we are looking at is only a cooper, but has low kms which was what hubby was after. This is it http://www.carsales.com.au/pls/carsales ... egory_id=3 |
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| Author: | Harley [ Fri Nov 03, 2006 9:05 am ] |
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I have a MINI brochure thing in front of me. A Cooper is rated at 650 kg max @ 12% gradient, a cooper S is not rated. (I thought I already posted this, doesnt matter  )
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