Towing with this car is just not done here in Canada so I'm looking for advice from those that have experience with this. I intend on taking this unit across the country (approximately 12000 km). I will also be heading into the Rocky mountains from time to time. So here are my questions:
- In Canada, the recommendation is that the nose weight of the caravan be at least 10% of it's total weight to maintain stability and prevent swaying. The car has towbar load limit of 75 KG or about 5% of the caravan weight. Is it possible to maintain stability with only 5% nose weight or do most caravanners go beyond the towbar load limit without problems?
- Are there any commonly used anti sway equipment used on a tow rig this size
- Are equalizer hitches (weight distribution hitches) also used to move weight to the steering axle? If so, can you point me to a web page?
- What with an outfit like this, what maximum speeds are driven on wide open, flat roads?
- What type of transmission is recommended for towing (DSG or manual).
In particular, I'd love to hear from someone who actually tows about 1250 KG with a this car.
