Auto’s: flick them into manual on steep climbs, get the revs low and utilise the torgue👍

@TheCaravanNut

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, I use the manual paddles when towing, more control.

Love my Kuga St line AWD, first ever auto box would never go back to manual box now such a relaxing drive 👍

@TheCaravanNut

Жыл бұрын

Auto is the future Andrew, defa relaxing drive. Thanks for watching

Hi Martin. Been towing with an automatic for the last five years don't think I would go back to a manual tow car now. I find it far more relaxing especially on busy stop start roads. Thanks for sharing 👍

@TheCaravanNut

Жыл бұрын

Yep definitely takes the stress out of towing. No more manuals for me. Thanks for watching

You will never look back with autos. Been towing twin axles with autos for 20 years now. Volvo Xc90s and now on my 4th LR Discovery which is the 305bhp D300 awesome. Happy towing

@TheCaravanNut

Жыл бұрын

You’ve certainly got a beefy tow car, will tow a static! 🤣 Thanks for watching

@dafarmer21

Жыл бұрын

@@TheCaravanNut I need it to tow a 2 tonne Buccanner Commodore

Nice one mate glad it's OK now 👌👌👌👍

@TheCaravanNut

Жыл бұрын

Cheers 😊

Looks a bit of a bobbly ride Martin. Bit like our old tow car Santa Fe.

Hi Martin. Great review on the tow car. Glad your happy with it 😊 never had one or been in one to be honest. Have a great time away and happy birthday 🎂 cheers Paul and Sarah

@TheCaravanNut

Жыл бұрын

Hi Paul & Sarah, yep it’s a great tow car. Back home now after a great weekend. Congrats on the new van, looks very nice. Cheers, Martin

Hi Martin glad your happy with your new Tug. I switched to an auto when I bought my Evoque, it’s been ultra reliable I’m really pleased with it. I had auto box serviced at 50 k, I also serviced the Haldex unit at same time. Not sure if your Kuga has Haldex unit. Replacement of a failed unit is eye watering. Best wishes.

@TheCaravanNut

Жыл бұрын

Hi Colin, yep loving the auto, no more manuals for me! I think it’s the Haldex but what ever it is I’ve had it serviced 🤣 Look after it and it will look after you. Thanks for watching matey

Hi Martin Another great review thanks again! My wife and I are caravan newbie’s and have been watching a lot of your videos on KZread Thanks for the info you provide in your videos We’re gonna pay donkey creek a visit

@TheCaravanNut

Жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for the support and glad the vlogs help. Donkey Creek is a great site, I would book one of the pitches facing the field. Cheers

Hi Martin we have a Kuga great tow car happy travelling 👍

@TheCaravanNut

Жыл бұрын

Yep definitely a great tug, always plenty of them on sites! Thanks for watching

Hi Martin Good update vlog thanks 👍🏻 I tow with VW Touareg 3L V6 Auto diesel and would never go back to manual. Changes gear up n down no problem. Towing up n down hills is a breeze with auto, last car was Toyota RAV4 auto 2L and that auto was great too . The Touareg gives me around about 27/28mpg towing and a few more solo which for 3L isn’t bad. Although at times depending on roads it’s been low 20’s. The RAV4 wasn’t much better and it was petrol I leave the stop start off as I think it takes a lot out of the battery and if I can save then it’s a bonus. What I do leave ON is the auto handbrake which works well even with the van on the back ( 2011 Sterling 550 1490kg) Thanks for continued excellent content Regards Howard

@TheCaravanNut

Жыл бұрын

Hi Howard, Yep not going back to a manual, so much easier and less stress with the auto. You are getting good mpg with your Touareg, can’t grumble with that. As long as you look after these cars they will go forever. Thanks for comments and watching, Martin

Hi Martin I've been towing a caravan for 25 years with various manual cars & just changed last year to automatic (BMW X4) & haven't had a problem at all. I think it just takes a few tows to get used to it. I am getting similar mpg as you but its not too bad. Just enjoy your new car mate

@TheCaravanNut

Жыл бұрын

It’s so much easier towing with an auto, definitely not going back to manual. Thanks for comments and watching

I always turn off the stop/start function - didn’t react quick enough when needed at roundabouts, too much lag for me

@TheCaravanNut

Жыл бұрын

It seem to be ok, mind you I’m a plodder when it comes to driving!

@markbushell9400

Жыл бұрын

I find my auto gearbox shifting up and down annoying, can be bobbing along nicely then it drops down unexpectedly, also my honda accord auto can only tow 1100kg but the manual version can tow 1500kg.

We got a 2010 Kuga AWD and it tows a treat. Had a xtail before and this Kuga seems as good if not better 👍

@TheCaravanNut

Жыл бұрын

There’s always a few Kuga tow cars on site, must say something about them. Thanks for comments and watching

Hi Martin, Good to hear your tow car is performing well 👍. Passed my test in a manual then a year later got an auto and 35 years on never looked back. I had my media interface and sat nav updated at Audi as it’s a Hard Disk Drive and requires a code to update. Did it in time for our last trip and it worked a treat. Not sure how the Kuga maps update. Might be worth going on the Ford website or asking at the Ford dealers before deciding which way to go and whether you can do it yourself. Interesting video 👍 Cheers, Rob

@TheCaravanNut

Жыл бұрын

Hi Rob, I’ve been on all the forums, Ford websites, followed all the advice and tips and still can’t update it. Will stick with the apple car play which is working well. Thanks for comments and watching.

Great car Martin We can a Mazda cx5 2.2 diesel auto tows our coachman 575 with no issues and returns about 30 ish mpg but I’m captain slow 👍👍

@TheCaravanNut

Жыл бұрын

Taking your time whilst towing is the best way, slow and steady wins the race!

I loved my Kuga it was just like a tin of ronseal 👍

@TheCaravanNut

Жыл бұрын

Ha ha, great tow cars. Cheers

Longevity of powershift is regular servicing, oil and filter.

@TheCaravanNut

Жыл бұрын

Yep, will be keeping on top of that. Cheers

We've got the mk1 Kuga loved ours had gear box serviced using Ford oil at the required milage due to be serviced again in 3000 miles but the power shift gearbox has just gone tit's up 2k to fix so going to the breakers yard when I can find one we were supposed to be going to Lincoln for the week but our Yaris won't pull the caravan will be getting a manual car next

@TheCaravanNut

Жыл бұрын

Bugger, hope you manage to get something sorted. Thanks for watching

hi martin,I have a 2019 fwd kuga and also have the same problem with updating the sync 3 maps.The main bone of contention I have with the ford sat nag is that it always try’s to take you on connected route’s which generally ends up taking you down country b roads as you cannot tell it you are towing something.I only use google maps or waze now for that reason through apple car play😊

@TheCaravanNut

Жыл бұрын

Yep not impressed with the Sync 3, would be better if it had a removable SD then it can be upgraded. Like you will stick to the Apple play! Thanks for comments and watching

My work colleague has a 67 plate Titanium CMAX, he can’t update his satnav either. Must be something wrong with the system that Ford uses!

@TheCaravanNut

Жыл бұрын

It’s something to do with the way you index the files, I’ve tried it all ways but no joy. Will stick to the apple play! Cheers

Can I ask what camera you use martin, and where you bought it from mate.

@TheCaravanNut

Жыл бұрын

For filming I use a GoPro Hero 7 Black and a Nikon D5300 DSLR, both from Amazon. Cheers

Hi Martin What nose weight and tyre pressures were you running at as it appeared that you were getting a very choppy ride to me?

@TheCaravanNut

Жыл бұрын

There was no weight in the car and not much in the van, hence the choppy ride. I also didn’t increase the tyre pressure due to it being a short journey. Hope that explains it, cheers

Nowt wrong with an auto. Especially if you look after the car . Smoooooooth . Get in lol.

@TheCaravanNut

Жыл бұрын

Yep definitely the future

what tramsmission is better for towing caravans

@TheCaravanNut

Жыл бұрын

It’s personal preference really, but I would definitely not go back to a manual car.

@hamoditahan4891

Жыл бұрын

yeah is prefrence but is one better than the other

@TheCaravanNut

Жыл бұрын

I would say auto is better, for me.

@hamoditahan4891

Жыл бұрын

ok but can auto pull as just as a manual can cause in the past they use to say auto will overheat quickly and have lower towing limit is it true

@TheCaravanNut

Жыл бұрын

Mine doesn’t overheat and has a 2100kg tow limit and 105kg on the nose weight. Tows well.

Looks a bit bouncy.

@TheCaravanNut

Жыл бұрын

No weight in it so was bouncy