hi all ,

this is all new to me , can anyone please advise me on how good the octy vrs is at towing a caravan (caravan weight 1260kg), at the moment i drive a mondeo estate st 2.2 diesel and its time for a change .

Diesel or petrol vRS? I'd have thought the diesel would be better.

Very good!

I've towed with a 2007 vRS PD TDi Estate and a 2009 vRS CR TDi Hatch. The CR has the edge as a towcar i feel but there is little in it. We towed about 5000 miles with the PD and have done a couple of thousand so far with the CR.

Both have towed very well and we have no complaints. Currently towing an 1175 KG Bailey which has an Alko stabiliser, shock absorbers and Alko ATC electronic stability control system so stability has not been an issue even in strong winds. We are looking at ordering a 2010 Lunar (which will have the same stability aids) which will weigh in at 1350Kg ... I am slightly concerned about the poorer weight match but don't anticipate problems if care is taken.

Traction has not been an issue even on wet roads. To be fair we haven't tried it on wet grass ... we just use the motor mover.

Power is great ... both cars have climbed the notorious hill on the motorway south of Perth at 65 in 5th with no problem ... the steepest motorway gradient i have ever come across. generally can cruise at 60 in 6th on the motorway. 5th is fine for overtaking.

Economy when towing is fair ... we get around 30 mpg.

I've been towing since I was 18 back in 1988 and i have to say the current vRS is the best in a long line of towcars ... I had a short run with my dad's jaguar XF 2.7TD towing his larger Bailey not so long ago ... have to say I prefer my Skoda.

If we were sticking with a lighter 'van i would be happy to have another vRS ... if we do go for the heavier 'van then when the time comes to change we will probably go for a Yeti ... but still with the excellent 170 CR unit.

If I can help any further just shout.

Diesel or petrol vRS? I'd have thought the diesel would be better.

Hi

not sure on petrol or diesel as looking over net petrol vrs kerb weights seem to be more than diesel, only problem with this would be mpg

Hi

not sure on petrol or diesel as looking over net petrol vrs kerb weights seem to be more than diesel, only problem with this would be mpg

Kerbweights are a mystery. I can find kerbweights for mine of between 1430Kg and 1555Kg.

Diesel will be a better towcar. Though i'm biased!

Towing with the pd170 Vrs for 60k miles now and am very impressed with results.

Averaging 30-35mpg dependant on weight.

Ease of power for overtaking and happy all round.

One point of note is to keep an eye on tyre wear on the rears - :(

Here's a few pics......