towing a caravan

reedy · 09-30-2007, 10:56 AM

can anyone give me some information on what the 2 litre diesel is like for towing please

cheers reedy

Mindcore · 10-01-2007, 11:48 AM

I'm trying really hard not to make a Snatch joke right here.

The engine itself has plenty of torque to pull the average sleeper, but you need to watch the tongue weight and the braking ability of the car. I've seen people pull some pretty big things with some pretty small cars, and unless you live on hilly territory you're usually ok. Expect to replace the clutch more frequently though.

What is is you're trying to tow?

Johnny Drama · 10-02-2007, 09:40 PM

I don't think it's officially rated for towing is it?

I would think less then 2000lbs though and you would have no trouble.

reedy · 10-04-2007, 02:29 PM

i will be towing a 1200kg caravan according to the car spec it should be ok. pick my mazda up tomorrow,first one i have bought looking forward to enjoying it

JimMS6 · 10-04-2007, 02:45 PM

Congrats on the new car, you'll love it!

So you're towing just over 2600 lbs, if my math is right. I certainly would not want to go much past that.

Then again, I've seen pick up trucks with far less power pull bigger things, just because it's a truck doesn't make it better.

I'd just keep an eye on the transmission, or maybe consider a tranny cooler to go along with it, it would probably pay off in the long run.

reedy · 10-05-2007, 10:25 AM

thanks for your help, i will let you know how i get on next week,only the small problem off £400.00 to get towbar fitted DOH!

Gryphon · 10-14-2007, 12:06 PM

I'd love to see pics of that! would be cool to see a little 6 pulling a big camper

reedy · 10-14-2007, 03:08 PM

towed the van this weekend and it pulls better than my 4.0 litre cherokee jeep that i had (horrible car). i could not believe how well it pulled it,also took it out for a blast,had it doing 130mph no worries with still more to go but run out of road.

JimMS6 · 10-14-2007, 04:14 PM

Thats great! nice to know it actually works, instead of just theories

blahblah · 10-21-2007, 12:58 PM

People think that just because they have a truck then can tow, no reason a ( sometimes ) more powerful car can't tow something. As long as you keep the tongue weight in check.

hehe I'd like to see pics too though!

reedy · 10-24-2007, 08:31 AM

going away this weekend will get some pics taken and see if i can get them on here for you

Gordon · 11-25-2007, 09:42 AM

Superb tow car I tow a caravan (Baily 4 berth) dont know its on the back

09-30-2007, 10:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
reedy Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: london england Posts: 6	towing a caravan can anyone give me some information on what the 2 litre diesel is like for towing please cheers reedy

10-01-2007, 11:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mindcore Administrator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Look Out!!! Posts: 1,299	I'm trying really hard not to make a Snatch joke right here. The engine itself has plenty of torque to pull the average sleeper, but you need to watch the tongue weight and the braking ability of the car. I've seen people pull some pretty big things with some pretty small cars, and unless you live on hilly territory you're usually ok. Expect to replace the clutch more frequently though. What is is you're trying to tow? __________________ core Mazda Forums .

10-02-2007, 09:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
Johnny Drama Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 555	I don't think it's officially rated for towing is it? I would think less then 2000lbs though and you would have no trouble. __________________ MazdaSpeed6

10-21-2007, 12:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
blahblah Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto, On. Posts: 144	People think that just because they have a truck then can tow, no reason a ( sometimes ) more powerful car can't tow something. As long as you keep the tongue weight in check. hehe I'd like to see pics too though! __________________ Liquid Platinum MazdaSpeed 6 baby!

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

10-04-2007, 02:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
reedy Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: london england Posts: 6	i will be towing a 1200kg caravan according to the car spec it should be ok. pick my mazda up tomorrow,first one i have bought looking forward to enjoying it

10-04-2007, 02:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
JimMS6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Socal Posts: 159	Congrats on the new car, you'll love it! So you're towing just over 2600 lbs, if my math is right. I certainly would not want to go much past that. Then again, I've seen pick up trucks with far less power pull bigger things, just because it's a truck doesn't make it better. I'd just keep an eye on the transmission, or maybe consider a tranny cooler to go along with it, it would probably pay off in the long run.

10-05-2007, 10:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
reedy Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: london england Posts: 6	thanks for your help, i will let you know how i get on next week,only the small problem off £400.00 to get towbar fitted DOH!

10-14-2007, 12:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
Gryphon Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 45	I'd love to see pics of that! would be cool to see a little 6 pulling a big camper

10-14-2007, 03:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
reedy Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: london england Posts: 6	towed the van this weekend and it pulls better than my 4.0 litre cherokee jeep that i had (horrible car). i could not believe how well it pulled it,also took it out for a blast,had it doing 130mph no worries with still more to go but run out of road.

10-14-2007, 04:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
JimMS6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Socal Posts: 159	Thats great! nice to know it actually works, instead of just theories

10-24-2007, 08:31 AM	#11 (permalink)
reedy Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: london england Posts: 6	going away this weekend will get some pics taken and see if i can get them on here for you

11-25-2007, 09:42 AM	#12 (permalink)
Gordon Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 5	Superb tow car I tow a caravan (Baily 4 berth) dont know its on the back