TOWING
Submitted: Tuesday, Sep 11, 2007 at 18:08
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bill 27
CAN ANY OF YOU GUYS LET ME KNOW IF A SANTAFE 20007 DIESEL WOULD BE ABLE TO TOW A 17 FT POPTOP CARAVAN . I AM INTERESTED IN ONE ,BUT WOULD LIKE SOME ADVICE BEFORE I BUY. THANKS
Reply By: DIO - Tuesday, Sep 11, 2007 at 18:18
Tuesday, Sep 11, 2007 at 18:18
Why not check out the accompanying
Link Link as you'll find plenty of knowledge and experience there.
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Reply By: Olcoolone- Tuesday, Sep 11, 2007 at 18:19
Tuesday, Sep 11, 2007 at 18:19
Might be a bit slow towing especialy up hills but I thing they put out about 340Nm of torque.
The main thing is the weight of the van in total and also the rated ball weight.
Not a real big fan of towing big things with small engines.
Most people who I have talked to who have a SantaFe are happy with them regarding there performance, ecconomy and driver comfort.
Regards Richard
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Reply By: AndrewX - Tuesday, Sep 11, 2007 at 23:00
Tuesday, Sep 11, 2007 at 23:00
A medium sized
sedan could tow a 17ft pop top so I imagine the Santafe could do so too. Better get the specs to be sure. Just check if it needs mods to tow eg a Commodore needs transmission cooler,
suspension mods etc whilst a Prado for example is ready to go in standard form
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Follow Up By: Olcoolone- Tuesday, Sep 11, 2007 at 23:22
Tuesday, Sep 11, 2007 at 23:22
The new VE Commodores have to have a $2500 tow bar fitted including added suport bars, if not the cars distorts and the back window pops out and the roof buckles.
You have to fit a genuin Holden one, if not you loose your warranty.
A VE Commodore with only 1800 kilometers went to auction down here a few weeks ago with a missing back window and a rippled roof.....no other damage.
Don't you love new vehicle designs.
Regards Richard
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Reply By: Member - Matt Mu (Perth-WA) - Wednesday, Sep 12, 2007 at 11:32
Wednesday, Sep 12, 2007 at 11:32
Isnt this the vehicle that Hyundai did an independant test on the launch of it....Towed a 17 foot caravan from
Melbourne to
Sydney on less than one
tank of fuel!
Displaying the ability and fuel use of the new CRDi Santa Fe.
Sorry dont have any more details but it was in the paper when it first launched last year!
Matt.
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Follow Up By: Member - Matt Mu (Perth-WA) - Wednesday, Sep 12, 2007 at 11:37
Wednesday, Sep 12, 2007 at 11:37
Road Test
Google is your friend...
Here is the report from NRMA it was a 17 Foot Jayco Poptop
Matt.
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Reply By: Member - Matt Mu (Perth-WA) - Wednesday, Sep 12, 2007 at 11:38
Reply By: Wizard1 - Wednesday, Sep 12, 2007 at 14:00
Wednesday, Sep 12, 2007 at 14:00
Just make sure you keep to the left on overtaking lanes.
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Follow Up By: bill 27 - Thursday, Sep 13, 2007 at 19:52
Thursday, Sep 13, 2007 at 19:52
are you saying they need more power for towing up hills mate ?
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