Anyone tow with a Vauxhall Vivaro or Citroen Relay Van?

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Just in the process of changing my van and wondered if anyone had any experiences good or bad of the Vauxhall Vivaro and Citroen Relay vans... particularly to tow with?
Kate x
 
Not much help to you as I dont know the weight and models you are looking at, but I can say that here in France, towing with a van is a common sight, and one I would certainly consider if I need to change my vehicle.Much more practical, often the vans are kitted out like a camper van, so great for overnighters and longer drives.Best of luck.
 
Thanks - that's what I'd hope to do (or at least have a portaloo and a hob in the back! LOL!)
It's got to be practical for me to use for work and also to tow the horse/ponies - I've heard that most people in Europe use trailors as oposed to horseboxes :)
Kate x
 
Yes thats right, in this area its nearly all Fautras trailers,small privately owned boxes arent that common.The pros use their huge lorries,saying that Fautras does a big 3 horse herringbone trailer.I am sure you will custom design according to what you need.Sometimes we see camper vans with trailer behind, now thats real luxury. Sadly our camper van has a job to pull itself, let alone my Bateson.hence might go for a van with high headroom next.
 
Aw I have lovely visions of your camper van! :)
I think as long as the van will tow it's a great idea - just got to make sure we dont' get stuck in mud! LOL!
Thanks for your feedback - much appreciated :)
Kate x
 
Flo_Bell said:
What van do you use currently, and why are you changing it? Just considering a van for towing... maybe... :)
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I've got a lovely Ford Connect at the moment which I'm having to sell and upgrade because it's only got 2 seats and I'm about to have another baby so will need at least 3 seats - I've never towed with a van before so thought I'd ask for people's opinions :)
Kate x
 
No idea about those two vans but I use a medium wheel base high roof Mercedes sprinter to tow with. I have towed before with many 4X4's (including a Defender, Shogun and Discovery) and have to say the van is better in every way other than in the mud or on very wet grass. Mine is a 313 so has a bit extra power than standard. The main thing is that the van is bigger than my 510 trailer so you feel a lot more 'influential'. It has no problems with hills, up or down, and feels much more stable in the wind or when being overtaken by an HGV etc. We need the big van for our Huskies and it's lucky it doubles up as a towing vehicle! Big advantage is that you have loads of room to throw all your stuff in!! Not so good thing is that you need more room to turn / park as it's a quite a long combined length.
 
have you thought about a mercedes vito, we use them & they hold about 2 pallets (i think!), have 3 seats across the front & do tow (although we've only towed trailers & caravans)

we got our last ones from mercedes of york, as they did a very good deal
 
I've towed with the works transit, and it was pretty good, very stable and made an easy job of towing 2 horses, plus oooodles of room for tack etc, would have no probs towing with a van again, except in mud lol!!:)
 
racingdemon said:
have you thought about a mercedes vito, we use them & they hold about 2 pallets (i think!), have 3 seats across the front & do tow (although we've only towed trailers & caravans)

we got our last ones from mercedes of york, as they did a very good deal
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That's a similar type of van RD so I'll take a look at them thanks :)
Kate x
 
moses06 said:
I've towed with the works transit, and it was pretty good, very stable and made an easy job of towing 2 horses, plus oooodles of room for tack etc, would have no probs towing with a van again, except in mud lol!!:)
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Thanks - I'm going to have to drive a few and see which I like the feel of :)
Kate x
 
suzysparkle said:
No idea about those two vans but I use a medium wheel base high roof Mercedes sprinter to tow with. I have towed before with many 4X4's (including a Defender, Shogun and Discovery) and have to say the van is better in every way other than in the mud or on very wet grass. Mine is a 313 so has a bit extra power than standard. The main thing is that the van is bigger than my 510 trailer so you feel a lot more 'influential'. It has no problems with hills, up or down, and feels much more stable in the wind or when being overtaken by an HGV etc. We need the big van for our Huskies and it's lucky it doubles up as a towing vehicle! Big advantage is that you have loads of room to throw all your stuff in!! Not so good thing is that you need more room to turn / park as it's a quite a long combined length.
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I've heard a lot of people say that about towing with vans feeling more secure - thanks for the feedback! :)
Kate x
 
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