Just wondered if anyone knows the weight one can tow with a BX (16v if that makes a difference, which it probably does)? I am nowhere near my BX and so can't investigate a manual or the plate in the engine bay.
And no, I'm not thinking of buying a caravan
BX towing capacity?
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This help?
1100kg in a nutshell...
1100kg in a nutshell...
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Makes a bit of a mockery of the 3.5 ton towing capacity of Land Rovers then.JayW wrote:Mat is correct.
But, in the uk you can only tow UPTO the equal of the vehicles unladen kerbweight which is specified in the handbook.
I once towed what I think was about 1500kg with my NA diesel BX. Only a short distance and very carefully as I knew I was overweight. Mat's right though that Citroen's stated limit is 1100kg.
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Good plan - they make ideal BX tow vehicles!djoptix wrote:I think the "borrow a friend and 4.3L Discovery" option looks the safer one.
I've towed a BX with a BX before, and some…erm…heavier loads, in some cases quite a way. The Disco (or presumably any similar vehicle) is a lot more tolerant of a less than ideally loaded trailer.