Towing with a 1.2 16v

[noel-pilot]

Im looking into whats involved in getting and running a jetski.

Could anyone tell me whats involved in getting a towbar fitted to a 2002 Clio Dynamique?

Would a little 1.2 be ok for towing a jet ski on a trailer or would I be pushing the realms of possibility a touch much?!!

Thanks

 

[ravo]

my mk1 1.2 has a tow bar on back! bought it like that. f**k know what they were expectin to pull with it like! just aint got round to tekkin it off!

 

[rock]

ive got a tow bar on my 1.6, never towed anything yet, just use it for a bicycle carrier.

not really a rear end enhancing mod though....

 

[noel-pilot]

Hehe cheers guys, I know I couldnt expect to pull much with a 1.2 but I dont think a jetski should be that heavy! will see if anyone posts back up here!!



Thanks

 

[Levo]

If the trailer has no brakes of its own (which it most likely hasnt), the trailer can be a maximum of half your cars kerb weight (or 750kg which ever is less).


1.2 Clio: around 950kg.

Max trailer weight: roughly 457kg.

A quick google search,
Kawasaki 1200 STX-R: 290kg
Trailer: 150kg
TOTAL: 440kg
[/QUOTE]
I reckon you would be ok legally, the engine should be up to it - it doesnt take much to get a trailer rolling, itll just slow you down a bit - not that you will be racing with it on any way.

 

[Tez.]

sell the 1.2 and get a 1.5 dci

 

[CocoPops]

You wanna look at how you launch the jetski.

Coz, if you are thinking of slipways then I dont think a 1.2 will be strong enough to pull up the jetski/trailer up a wet slippery slope etc?

 

[S2 PTH]

yeh, ud b better off with a diesel to tow things, especially with an automatic gearbox (as the torque selector on them means that autos work well with diesels!!!)

bcareful u dont damage ure flywheel, as there will b alot of stress and strain on it.... put stess over strain and u get youngs modulus! (btw- im revising alevel physics atm!)

-phil-