Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
Ford Owners Club - Ford Forums

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.



Join the Independent Ford Owners' Club

Our community has been built by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts, and proudly run by Ford owners' for over 18 years. As an independent, non-official club, everything you’ll find here, advice, support, and opinions, comes directly from members with genuine Ford ownership experience.

Join our friendly community... it's Free!

 

CARAVAN

hedgepig
hedgepig
in General Ford Related Discussions

Featured Replies

I'm thinking of buying a caravan and I'm curious whether the Focus 1.6tdci would be powerful enough to pull one (approx 1000kgs) without either crippling it or ruining the fuel consumption.

From what I've gathered there doesn't seem to be much difference between the 1.6 and 1.8 apart from the economy.

Can anybody offer any advice on this as it would be a totally new venture for me?

  • Quote


    should be fine but you cant tow anything thats heavier than what your towing it with by law

  • Quote
    • 2 months later...
    I'm thinking of buying a caravan and I'm curious whether the Focus 1.6tdci would be powerful enough to pull one (approx 1000kgs) without either crippling it or ruining the fuel consumption.

    From what I've gathered there doesn't seem to be much difference between the 1.6 and 1.8 apart from the economy.

    Can anybody offer any advice on this as it would be a totally new venture for me?

    Check out this site for more information http://www.whattowcar.com/

    General rule is dont exceed 85% of the towing vehicles kerb weight and you should be okay...I would also recommend always using a stabiliser

  • Quote
    Check out this site for more information http://www.whattowcar.com/

    General rule is dont exceed 85% of the towing vehicles kerb weight and you should be okay...I would also recommend always using a stabiliser

    I have towed a caravan with a 1 litre and 1.2 Vauxhall Corsa in the past ... the Freedom Caravan range is quite lightweight, some as low as 450kg, but most are about 750kg with toilet, kitchen, double bed/dining area.

  • Quote

    I have towed many thousands of miles with a 1.6TDCI AT AN 87% match for the kerb weight, no problem verry stable at sensible speeds and correctly loded van and 75kg noseweight, if your vehicle has drum rear brakes you might find the hand brake is crap especialy with 1100kg of caravan behind (mine was crap from new solo) regarding fuel consumption towing a caravan ruins it anyway and the only vehicles that dont suffer much give apauling consumption solo to start with, your engine in good order is verry fuel efficient but you wont get good economy with a van on the rear.

    Regards brian

  • Quote

    • Latest Deals

    Ford UK Shop for genuine Ford parts & accessories

    Disclaimer: As the club is an eBay Partner, The club may be compensated if you make a purchase via the club

    Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

    Guest
    Reply to this topic...
    Go to topic listing

    The "Digestive"

    • The Digestive Forum Roundup (24th May - 31st May 2026)

      Steve ·
      The Digestive Forum Roundup (24th May - 31st May 2026) We hope this email finds you well and enjoying your week. As always, our forum has been buzzing with activity, so we’ve compiled the highlights for you. Plenty of interesting discussions are taking place, especially around the Ford Focus and Fiesta models. Starting off with the Focus, many members have been discussing issues with the Emergency Call System, particularly in the Mk4 model. PLB raised concerns about persistent malfunctions, a se
      Steve
      Steve
      • 173 views





    Background Picker
    Customize Layout

    Account

    Navigation

    Search

    Search

    Configure browser push notifications
    Chrome (Android)
    1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
    2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
    3. Adjust your preference.
    Chrome (Desktop)
    1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
    2. Select Site settings.
    3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.