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gwilliams 
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 Topic: Who needs AWD ??Posted: 15 Jan 2012 at 7:37pm |
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Well towed for the first time with my Kuga today, although
have towed with other vehicles before. This was mine and the passenger’s maiden
voyage with me at the wheel Hitched up behind was an Equi-Trek Trail Treka ‘M’ which
has a gross weight of 2000kg. On board in the trailer, was my partners and her friends horse
with them both and another passenger with me at the wheel in the Kuga. What can I say?? Owned this vehicle since late October 2010
and it still never ceases to amaze me. Pulled VERY well, reversed wonderful (despite
reduced visibility with privacy glass) not a single bad comment from the
passengers. Just wish they both had done better in their dressage tests,
oh well I enjoyed the drive! |
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nosha
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Posted: 19 Mar 2012 at 8:26pm |
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That's good news!
In reply to your question, you only need AWD when on very wet or soft grass or snow, then it makes ALL the difference!
Not had our Kuga a week yet, but our Panda 4x4 was the ONLY car to get up our road in the last big fall of snow until lunctime - it even pulled a stuck fully laden Golf estate up the road, NO 2wd would have done that!
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bayman
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Posted: 19 Mar 2012 at 8:57pm |
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Hi Gwilliams,
Whilst under most circumstances the Kuga does not use its four wheel capability, I for one opted for the 4X4 version for those occasions when a 2 wheel drive would struggle to cope. Whilst this year has not seen a harsh winter up here in the North East of Scotland, I would not bet on this being the norm. The added security provided by 4X4 drive in ice and snow makes it worth it. Cheers, bayman
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essexeddie
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Posted: 19 Mar 2012 at 9:35pm |
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I needed AWD on a field once with my caravan. I was at the bottom of a very wet and soggy steep hill campsite. After pushing a Volvo with a caravan attached off the site it was my turn, It didn't flinch, straight off we came, no bother.
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KUGA-EDD
The Essex 'KUGA KID' Driving a 2010 AWD Frozen White Zetec. 30MPG Towing a 2010 Swift 570, 47MPG Urban Solo. With a thingy. |
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kpnuts
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Posted: 20 Mar 2012 at 8:37am |
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I wouldn't want to tow a 2000kg horse box without AWD. After all, by the very nature of the sport, a horse box is bound to end up on a wet or muddy field at some point in time, then you'd appreciate the AWD.
I tow a caravan and bought the AWD version specifically for that. Good luck!
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chesterfield
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Posted: 20 Mar 2012 at 9:18am |
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I wouldnt want to tow a horse box thats 2000KG plus horses, as that would be over the braked limit of the car. Have an accident towing that weight in a Kuga, and your insurance will tell you to take a hike.
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Niall
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Posted: 20 Mar 2012 at 3:43pm |
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Of course - you could just use the horses to tow you out of a boggy field . . . . !!!
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gwilliams
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Posted: 20 Mar 2012 at 6:44pm |
Oh, sorry, not seen a single bit of grass since my first post. EVERY weekend I tow the horse box to various different events and all the parking is done on hard standing or tarmac car parks. So by the very nature of this sport this horse box won’t need a Kuga with AWD or the extra road tax associated to it. I have also towed caravans in the past with and without 4 wheel drive and not had problems. Good luck not needed thanks just sensible driving and forward planning and GOOD vision of where I park
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gwilliams
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Posted: 20 Mar 2012 at 6:50pm |
That’s not correct, as this trailer has an unladen weight of 890kg
and a gross weight (includes horses and equipment) of 2000kg so I’m well below carrying
2 medium size horses |
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chesterfield
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Posted: 21 Mar 2012 at 1:43pm |
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Forgive me, I thought the weight of the trailer was 2000kg before the horses - which I must admit struck me as being one hell of a trailer.
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