What do you pull it with?

[JJKC]

1998 Ultra Trike

 

[wolfmoms]

Ellie got 22 mpg towing up the Beeline highway to Roosevelt Lake ... not sure how much Duckie weighs. Previous owner said about 800 lbs.

 

[bobhenry-TNT]

What ever is in the front of the driveway !

 

[bc toys]

this is my favorite tv but i got a f150 if need be

 

[synaps3]

1998 2.0l 4cyl Honda CR-V. Tow rating only 1000lbs, but I have pulled waay more. I just take my time, and leave plenty of brake room.

The cargo trailer I have now (separate from my soon-to-be build here) is around 800lbs empty. I can barely feel it back there. I love Hondas.

 

[Py0tr]

Mine will be pulled by 'Zoot' my 2007 Kia Picanto it has an 1100 cc four cylinder engine with 64hp. It usually gives me around 16 km/l (37mpg)and I expect to get around 12/13 km/litre (30mpg) towing.

And when we get to a hill, and yes we have lots in New Zealand, the gearbox will simply get used, vigorously if necessary!

 

[legojenn]

Mine will be pulled by 'Zoot' my 2007 Kia Picanto it has an 1100 cc four cylinder engine with 64hp. It usually gives me around 16 km/l (37mpg)and I expect to get around 12/13 km/litre (30mpg) towing.

And when we get to a hill, and yes we have lots in New Zealand, the gearbox will simply get used, vigorously if necessary!

That looks like a 2004 registered orginally in Bristol England. It is a cute car. Is it bigger or smaller than the Rio? I think Rio is the smallest Kiyundai we can get here.

It gets better gas mileage than my Chevy Aveo, which I think is called a Holden Barina in Australia and New Zealand. It gets between 6 and 9L/100km, which is like 26-40mpg(us gal) or 31-47mpg(imp gal).

 

[Py0tr]

Hi There, the car in the picture isn't mine it's one i nicked from the internet but this is!

Taken 20 minutes after Scoot became mine at Lake Rotoiti, just down the road from where he was built in Whakatane, New Zealand.

To answer your question, the Picanto is smaller than a Kia Rio. The Rio is quite a bit larger and has a 1300cc engine. The Picanto, an 1100, shares a floor pan with the Hyundai Atoz. In fact it shares a whole lot of other things too like engine, gearbox, brakes, chassis ....

I was a little apprehensive as to how strong the engine was but after a quick 300km tow home I am now satisfied we'll manage fine. The fuel consumption increased slightly but despite a 40km/h headwind which necessitated long stretches in fourth to keep the speed up to 100km/h, and running the air con some of the time too, we still got 15km/l for the 600km round trip.

Today we got the awning up and immediately had to rush out to buy sides for the awning and are about to start the packing for our first trip away. I can't wait

 

[Py0tr]

Since the last post we've got a new member of the family...

Freddy a Mercedes A160. I don't think this model was sold in the states but they are very popular in Europe and South Africa.

The Picanto had been around long enough and to be honest I was longing for some thoroughbred European automotive class.

I took the trailer for the first tow this afternoon, I only had the towbar fitted on Tuesday, and it is superb! Much more guts than the 1100 Kia and torque to pull down the house.

We're going skinny tripping again this weekend so it should all be great

 

[Tommy2bits]

"Skinny Tripping"

Now someone MUST use that as their teardrop name! It is priceless!

 

[canned o minimum]

I pull my Little Guy 4wide with my 1965 VW Bug.
I live in Riverside,Ca. and have already been to Phoenix,Az. Las Vegas,Nv. Lake Isabella,Ca. ( Kearn River) and the local San Bernardino mountains.
I use the trailer fer car shows as well, so I take it almost EVERYWHERE !!

 

[SuperiorBound]

Great reading and love the pictures. I will be towing my 4 wide Little Guy Econo with my 07 Beetle, soon as I get a hitch put on.

 

[TheMadDane]

I like to tow the MiniTrailer with the Mini.
I average 27mpg could be better but I like to pass cars going uphill!

 

[Py0tr]

What a fantastic rig!

 

[canned o minimum]

Izzn't it FUN passin foilks in our SMALL cars ??? My all time favorite thang to do while pullin my teardrop all over the Southwest ! Will be headin to Saramento,Ca. at the end of the month...Madera,ca. THIS weekend...we'll see how she does pullin the tear up the Grapevine !!!

 

[canned o minimum]

Izzn't it FUN passin foilks in our SMALL cars ??? My all time favorite thang to do while pullin my teardrop all over the Southwest ! Will be headin to Saramento,Ca. at the end of the month...Madera,ca. THIS weekend...we'll see how she does pullin the tear up the Grapevine !!!

 

[hotrod-TNT]

wife bought a new rig!!

 

[WesGrimes]

Technically since I am still building, I pull it with nothing... However, I will be pulling it with my PT Cruiser Convertible.

 

[doug hodder]

Dude....your wife looks a little young.... Doug

 

[cdfnchico]

The teardrop was painted to match the CRV...which tows it just fine...

but...here's our newest project...a 1962 Rambler Ambassador 400!!

It's in amazing shape...the 400 trim pkg has everything including factory air...which still works!! No rust...a 327 V-8 that will tow the tear just fine!!
Most importantly...it has the classic Rambler front seats...which fold down flat with the back seat into a bed...perfect for on the road with the grandsons! We'll paint it to match and we'll be all set...maybe in time for IRG!