IainM1970

Oh well, bang goes that idea!

The vRS 4x4 seems to have disappeared from the configurator .... anyone know why? Was hoping to order one soon, please don't tell me they have dropped it?!? Still appears elsewhere on the website.

Thanks. A lifelong Caravanner so happy towing up to around the 95% mark. Fanatical about loading and have had Alko ATC on my last few vans for that extra belt and braces. My previous vRs models were super stable. We are however looking to change Caravan for 2017 so would go for something lighter. I am aware power would be down on the Volvo but looking for something more fuel efficient so something has to give!

Anyone towing 1400 - 1500kg with a vRs 4x4?

Having had three vRS TDis in the past ... I only moved away to get 4wd. So now Skoda have sorted that out I am keen to have another vRS when the time comes to change cars .... March 17 ish. So got some questions! Who has one? What do you think? What extras did you order? How long did you wait for it ( I waited for 9 months for a Yeti 170 TDi that replaced my last vRs)? More specifically anyone towing with one? If so what weight? Is the factory bracket fully wired? Previous vRs's all towed really well. Loads of questions .... Sorry!

Had mine replaced yesterday on my XC60. Auto glass did it at home .... Heated screen did cause an issue. Done within about an hour. Much more straightforward than I thought.

A local company uses a Yellow Yeti for towing training ... it has been replaced with a facelifted one. Both are/were Yellow with black roof/wheels/mirror caps. Looks OK but wouldn't buy one!

This is the car I have always wanted .... had three vRS 170TDi's in the past and loved them. Then wanted a 4x4 so went Yeti 170 before an awful Tiguan 177 and now a wonderful Volvo XC60 D5. My heart remains a vRS owner. Will be very interested when time comes to change ... if it is heavy enough for my caravan that is. My previous VRs's towed well but that was with a lighter 'van.

It was actually really easy. Mine was on the window .... a friend has a Peugeot where it is stuck on the paintwork!!!

Good decision .... swapping my 170 Yeti for a 177 Tig was the worst decision I ever made ... Tig lasted 53 weeks before getting chopped in for my current (wonderful) Xc60. Arnold Clark VW in Wishaw was awful, Arnold Clark Volvo in Stirling have been much better .... but neither has touched the service of my friendly Skoda dealer. Oh and the first thing I did when getting the Volvo home was remove the orange sticker!!!

I used Milenco Aeros on my Yeti with great success .... in the meantime though I dropped one and replaced them with Grand Aeros, they do make a difference and the view they give is great.

I wouldn't recommend it either .... they did import an Airstream Bambi for a while which would have been OK.

So far so good ... fuel is mid 30's but mine is the auto, the weather has been cold and no long runs ... so not too fussed for now. Otherwise I cannot fault it.

I had three 170 vRS models (one PD and two CRs) prior to my 170 Yeti. Loved them all! Went to the Yeti after two very snowy winters ... not that the vRS ever got stuck but more for piece of mind. Lots to commend them both .... I guess the vRS models were more fun but the Yeti had the higher driving position and was slightly better with the caravan on the back. Day to day the higher ride height was better for sleeping policemen (especially towing) and for flooded roads. Try one out.

Lets just go for .... hush Joan!

Oh no I'm in love with this caravan! It is perfect.

Just got rid of my Tiguan 177 TDi R Line this afternoon, it was a just a year old. Not a patch on my previous Yeti .... a big let down. Collected a Vovo XC60 D5 SE Nav Geartronic ... seriously considered another Yeti 170 but it simply isn't heavy enough for our current caravan.

I towed a 1400KG Sterling with my 170 Yeti for two years .... perfect. Best towcar I have ever had. Replaced it with a 177 Tiguan when we changed to a heavier caravan ... nowhere near as good, not bad, but not as good. Consequently waiting to pick a Volvo XC60 D5.

My 170 TDi did 28-30 towing 1400Kg, always with plenty of power in hand. My three previous towcars were Octavia Vrs 170's which did much the same, though they were towing less, between 1175 and 1320 depending what 'van we had at the time. My current Tiguan 177 is not great. 24 towing 1500Kg is the general, but can dip to 18 in rough conditions. Coming across to Fife this afternoon for the weekend it managed 30 but there was a stiff tail wind. Looks like there will be a headwind for heading home on Sunday so it could easily be an 18 day! Swapping to a Volvo XC60 D5 Auto soon. One of the many reasons for the change is the Tigs poor mpg patricularly towing. The Volvo will probably do about the same but has much more power so I will happily accept it then.

Well I can assure you a D5 SE with a couple of extras (discounted) is cheaper than a 184 Scout with extras as no discounts available yet. List price I agree is pretty far apart.

Was all set to buy a Scout but the price really put me off .... for slightly less money I have ordered a Volvo XC60 D5 Auto, which for my purposes at least (hauling 1500Kg of caravan every other weekend and more often during the school hols) is a better car. My deal was enhanced by a deal for Caravan Club members giving £2k off and free metallic, on top of dealer discounts and other Volvo deals. Pity as the Scout was very nice to drive.

Assuming you have a caravan with twin sockets I would convert it to 13 pin. So much easier to use and saves using an adapter.

Compared to the Yeti it is not as fast, not as flexible in 6th gear (both solo and towing) and not as characterful. Had a poor dealer experience and the factory fit towbar sits too close to the bumper.

It is a 95% match, which I am happy with, though have looked at ways of reducing the weight carried in the 'van. We travel pretty light anyway. We shall see.

Test drove a Scout 184 DSG at the weekend. Fantastic! With a spec I'm happy with it's £30K. Waiting for figures back from friendly dealer.