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May 18, 2016

I had a look what the Japanese themselves would use for towing a caravan. It appears that they don't. The only Google reference I could find is for this combo - which probably isn't what you're looking for...

7,754 · May 18, 2016

Death....by bongo.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ot4GrV5JD-U

http://slay.me/joke-of-the-day/death-or-bongo#sthash.YUYCfT4d.dpbs

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mazda-bongo-/391460080171?hash=item5b24d6ca2b:g:ocoAAOSw74FXO4DE

1,451 · May 18, 2016

Some great suggestions folks, though rather too many lack the all-important tow bar.

1400kgs max, and it may be the only thing you will need to fix while you have the Accord.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-Accord-1993-1998-V-Hatchback-5-door-Detachable-Towbar-Electric-Kit-13Pin-/221717854670?fits=Car+Make%3AHonda%7CModel%3AAccord%7CCars+Year%3A1995&hash=item339f69f9ce:g:iK8AAOSwstxVCDQS

1,451 · May 18, 2016

1.6 Primera might not be the best tow car. Looks slightly crusty as well

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-Primera-SLX-1-6-petrol-/191873884702?hash=item2cac93221e:g:750AAOSwiYFXI8gX

28,106 · May 18, 2016

I think if whatever you get isn't at least as practical as the XM you'll get annoyed quickly.

My vote would be for a Delica, Estima, TownAce, Bongo etc.

Also, if it doesn't have a japtastic name such as Pleasure Wagon Charme, Dogging Tent Deluxe or Family Greenhouse Express then you have failed.

3,058 · May 18, 2016

Here you go wobbler, how about a nice Komatsu.

Should pull the van ok.

44,552 · May 18, 2016

This is proving much more difficult than I expected. Was looking at Pajeros, and found one fairly near. Sounds like the crank pulley has failed though, so that is no longer desirable. So, I'm back looking at RAV4s again. I think this'll only be a summer car. Once I can ditch the tow bar requirement, I really fancy getting something of a luxury or coupe nature. There are some magnificent bargains out there.

There is that black Lexus LS400 with tow bar up in Manchester but annoyingly, it's a 1997, which makes insurance problematic. It's pretty rare to see a Lexus with a tow bar, which makes it all the more annoying!

44,552 · May 18, 2016

Oh hello! WCPGW?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152091943734

28,106 · May 18, 2016

Cheap Pajeros tend to have lived hard lives with unsympathetic owners, so you'll struggle to find a cheap one that can be pressed into use without work.

You really need something with zero or negative scene tax, hence the suggestions for estimas, delicas are probably out if budget unless broken, the giffertastic saloon genre seems pretty good hunting to me.

44,552 · May 18, 2016

Cheap Pajeros tend to have lived hard lives with unsympathetic owners, so you'll struggle to find a cheap one that can be pressed into use without work.

You really need something with zero or negative scene tax, hence the suggestions for estimas, delicas are probably out if budget unless broken, the giffertastic saloon genre seems pretty good hunting to me.

I've mentioned Estimas on here before, and was scared away by tales of woe. Which is a shame. I do like them. Have struggled to find giffertastic saloons with tow equipment. Or much at all really. Search for Nissans and you mostly get reams of Micras and sodding Figaros.

May 18, 2016

I can be helpful.

5,079 · May 18, 2016

Shame that you were not at Cannock last weekend as you could have got a tidy looking ignis 4WD for Â£305 including the fees.

3,058 · May 18, 2016

I wish I could get Mrs Tet to part with her 2.5 Pajero, but she won't.

Just mot'd it too.

Don't expect Pajero's to be frugal, because they are absolutely not.

27,262 · May 18, 2016

You's are all crap at this.There for i win..

It even lets you remember the date of the MOT.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1998-TOYOTA-PICNIC-GX-VAN-ESTATE-PETROL-/222116270511?hash=item33b72951af:g:IHIAAOSwYmZXNP6c

7,505 · May 18, 2016

Short MOT and significant potential for crustiness, but you can't go wrong with two towbars.

63,100 · May 18, 2016

Join the Mondeo club

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Mondeo-1-8-16v-GLX-/322067529334?hash=item4afcb87e76:g:DC0AAOSwgApXB724

63,100 · May 18, 2016

Can't help looking at the imports, Mitsu Debonair for Â£526...(at least the import process would generate some articles in itself!)

https://www.tradecarview.com/used_car/japan%20car/mitsubishi/debonair/18668405/

6,964 · May 18, 2016

DW, triple figure Pajeros will be RANCID - like post-post-post beard and lentils unpleasant.

You're better of getting a rough-but-solid Vauxhall Monterey or a high mileage Isuzu Trooper 3.1 for towing fun. The 3.0-litres are dire, avoid!

DO NOT buy a cheap Delica either - they're false economies.

27,997 · May 18, 2016

Surely filtering by towbar is like ruling out anything that has an empty washer bottle.... it's perfectly sortable quite cheaply.

Buy LS400, buy towbar, attach one to the other.

3,058 · May 18, 2016

http://www.exchangeandmart.co.uk/used-cars-for-sale/hyundai/xg30/hyundai-xg30-3.0-automatic-with-very-low-mileage-18243101

44,552 · May 18, 2016

Surely filtering by towbar is like ruling out anything that has an empty washer bottle.... it's perfectly sortable quite cheaply.

Buy LS400, buy towbar, attach one to the other.

LS400 towbars are not very common it seems. In my experience, buying a tow bar is an utter waste of money. Doesn't really add value, may even put buyers off and I rarely keep a vehicle long enough for that investment to be worth it.