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Qashqai 1.5DCI

in We've got it down to a T Mon Jan 07, 2019 12:40 pm
by Rickys Rav •

| 74 Posts

Hi all
We currently tow our 540GT with my 2 litre petrol 4WD Toyota Rav4 and although it tows the van well it is getting a little old (15 years) and long journeys can become a little uncomfortable due to it being a short wheelbase.
We are thinking of putting a tow bar onto the wife's Qashqai as it considerably newer but note that whilst the Rav4 has a towing capacity of 1500Kg the Qashqai's limit is only 1200kg.
I have calculated that the van weighs in at between 1100kg & 1150kg when we are towing which is within limits but wondered if anybody on here has any experience of towing with a Qashqa before we spend out shed loads of cash having a bar fitted.

Thanks in anticipation.

Steve

Troll 540GT pulled by Ricky's Rav

RE: Qashqai 1.5DCI

in We've got it down to a T Mon Jan 07, 2019 1:02 pm
by eribaMotters •

| 5.585 Posts

Steve,
have you looked on www.whattowcar.com to see how the Qashqai performs. The site also has the facility to compare one car with another for the same van.
I used this facility a few months ago when considering swapping from a diesel Skoda Yeti to petrol Audi A3. I was surprised at the results. The Audi has now been ordered and the Skoda will be up for sale before end of the month.

Colin

Skoda Yeti diesel 2wd _ ex 430, 552, camplet trailer tent, 310, now a nice white 2017 430.

RE: Qashqai 1.5DCI

in We've got it down to a T Mon Jan 07, 2019 2:06 pm
by Rickys Rav •

| 74 Posts

Hi Colin - Yes have been on that site and they state that the QQ should perform OK. I just wondered if anyone on the forum had first hand experience of towing with one. Thanks for your input though, much appreciated.

Steve

Troll 540GT pulled by Ricky's Rav