Skoda Karoq Tow Car Update

Skoda Karoq Tow Car Update.
We have now owned the Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SEL 4x4 for 18 months now. So I thought it was time to bring up an update on the Pros & Cons of How it has shaped up as a Tow Car. Thanks to Ian Jarrett for the idea for the video.
Thanks Phil.
We tow 2018 Sprite Major 4 SB.
As requested here is the Cars Weight plus the Caravans MTPLM.
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI 4x4 = Kerb weight 1658 KG Max. Roof Loa 75kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked 2,100kg
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked 750kg
Max. Loading Weight 674kg
Caravan MTPLM = 1437 Kg
IF YOU ARE UNSURE TRY CHECKING YOUR CARAVAN AND CAR IN TOW CHECKER.

[@LatitudeAdventures]

Thanks for sharing Phil, lovely looking car. Handy reversing camera too

[@lostweekendscaravan]

HI Karina. The camera is the best feature on the Car along with the tow bar. Thanks Phil🙂👍

[@marywhitehead2847]

Found this very helpful having purchased a Karoq for tiwingbour caravan

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hi Mary. Glad you found it helpful. I have had an Audi A6 Avant since making this video and I am now back to another Karoq. Go figure still love the Karoq. Thanks Phil🙂👍

[@lensmanonline]

Great review Phil, nice car with some great features. 32 mpg when towing I wish 😁 I don't even get that on a run, more like 22 mpg when towing 😭 we've been looking at getting a newer tow car so will add this one to our growing list. Best wishes Jon and Karen

[@lostweekendscaravan]

HI Jon. The MPG seems to be better than most but it is not much better when not towing. I suppose I was spoilt with my previous cars. There are plenty of nearly new models on the Market now. I would go for the SEL or above Models more features and better weights. Thanks Phil🙂👍

[@G.J..Journeys]

Nice car review, plenty charging points, looks a very good reversing camera, thanks for sharing.

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Thanks Graeme. The reversing camera is one of the best features. There are no arguments when hitching up😂 Thanks again Phil🙂👍

[@sonjaianhattiescaravanadve4847]

Thanks Phil. Just the information I wanted. Sounds like a good car 🚗. Like the fact that the nose weight is better, my yeti is 75kg. Thanks for the mention as well. Atb Ian & Sonja 😀

[@lostweekendscaravan]

HI Ian. Thanks for the idea. If you are still interested I would go for the SEL or above Models more features and better weights. There are plenty of used Models with great features for less money. Thanks Phil🙂👍

[@Frigorific12]

*Another great film! Beautiful footage and scenery! Nice colours! Thanks for sharing ! like Natalya*

[@GetYourLegsDown]

Good review Phil. I'd be happy to always get 32 mpg to be honest. Reversing camera looks great, neat tow hitch although not meaty enough for my old Patsy. Like the side tabs in the boot floor too. Rear seat issue aside it looks a cracking tow car.

[@lostweekendscaravan]

HI Rich. Hope you are well. It is a really good tow car. There are far more pros than Cons but didn't want to bore folk with them all. Sadly not much use for your lovely Patsy. Thanks Phil🙂

[@hettysmotorhomeadventures4860]

Nice review Phil, I take it that it’s better than your last car. My last tow car was a Hyundai i40 tourer, we got about 37 mpg when towing ( corona 576). Nice to see charnock Richard on your sat nav 👍

[@lostweekendscaravan]

HI Martin. Yes it is better than my previous Car it has not spent any time back at the dealers. Yes Charnock Richard is not far from me. Thanks Phil🙂👍

[@trumpetrider565]

Just watched your review as I have just bought a 2018 Karoq SEL 2.0 diesel DSG AWD. Some valid points raised too. The vario seats are rubbish agreed. Sat nav: do your research on Google maps or a old fashioned road atlas before you leave. 12v sockets: get the dash cam hard wired in.

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hi TR. I must be gluten for punishment. I now have a 2023 version. The Nav is slightly better. The rear seats are still annoying. They have cut a few corners with the plastics etc. this was is a bit wheezy when towing up hill but the engine is brand new there slight signs of improvement. Thanks Phil 👍🙂

[@timw6513]

Hi Phil. Great video. Thanks for sharing. I have hardwired my nextbase dashcam, which turms off the power to it when ignition is off. It's also neater than having to use the power socket by the gear lever. Hope this is helpful. Tim

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hi Tim. Thanks for the Tip. I will have look into this one. Many Thanks Phil👍🙂

[@philscott4522]

32mpg towing is good lad! It’s a lot higher than about everything out there

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hi. I don't have this car now. I did have an A6 Avant after this which was even better. I now have another Karoq which is about 38 mpg which I am very happy with. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Phil👍🙂

[@robforrest12739]

Great review and nice looking car!

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Thanks Rob. Hope you enjoyed London. Thanks again Phil🙂👍

[@mikesurry1832]

I have a skoda Octavia VRS TDI and get 30 so with a heavier car and 4x4 that's a good car. In fact hopefully my next car towing or not. Excellent Vlog as always.

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Thanks Mike. It is a good Tow Car. I wanted to show the Pros and Cons. There are more Pros than Cons but I did not have time to go through them all. Thanks for Watching. Phil🙂👍

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Thanks Mike. It is a good Tow Car. I wanted to show the Pros and Cons. There are more Pros than Cons but I did not have time to go through them all. Thanks for Watching. Phil🙂👍

[@CaravanningwiththeCoxs]

Great video Phil. Yes we get 38mpg towing! Cheers Oliver

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Thanks Oliver. I am glad you get a good MPG. Thanks Phil🙂👍

[@TheCaravanNut]

Nice update Phil, in-built Sat-nav's are never that great however we did have a Renault which was TomTom and that was good. 32MPG is quite good when towing, we get about 28MPG! I've also read in the past 3 different Nose weights for your car, 75,88 & 90kg I think 90kg is more realistic. Great vlog, speak soon, Martin

[@lostweekendscaravan]

HI Martin. We tow at about 90kg without any issues. I get feeling from everyone comments that 32mpg is quite good. Thanks Phil👍🙂

[@DHVVLOG]

Great review, new friend here . Best wishes for you and always full done. Thanks for sharing !!!!!!!!!!

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Thanks Phil🙂👍

[@colinrimmer789]

Phil I wouldn’t be too upset with your mpg, I tow a 2009 Swift Charisma 620 TA, my previous tow car 2006 X3 2.0 D gave 26 mpg and my current Evoque varies between 26 and 30 mpg. So I think your in the ball park 👍

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hello Colin. Thanks is seems everyone else agrees with you re the MPG. This thing does tow really well and has had no issues unlike my previous Audi's😲Thanks Phil and enjoy painting. 👍🙂

[@kevandrews6418]

Hi Phil nice lookin car good review I think 3 2 miles per gallon is good when towing van quite a nice motor cheers .kev

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Thanks Kev. I am now getting the message😂That 32 MPG is very good, I bet folk think I am moaning, I'm not but I am used better from previous Cars. It is a lovely car and does raise the bar in this size of Car. Thanks Phil 🙂👍

[@paulandsarahcaravanlife]

Hi phil great video. I have a ssangyong korando elx4 which for us is a great tow car but the fuel economy is a bit like yours. Cheers Paul 👍

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Thanks Paul. I guess 32mpg is quite good for both cars according to the comments. Thanks again Phil👍🙂

[@ForTheLoveOfCaravans]

32mpg is good compared to my Freelander 2.... most I have managed towing was 27mpg. Dread to think what that is going to drop too with our twin axle monster caravan. Good video Phil. Ian...

[@lostweekendscaravan]

HI Ian Thanks. I do think yours will drop a little more.See you soon. Phil🙂👍

[@colinrimmer789]

For The Love Of Caravans be interesting to see Ian, I’d be surprised if it differs much, I know your new van is a little heavier but a Big Box is a Big Box. Perhaps you could include your experience in a vlog 👍

[@DesmondsDonders]

I'll be one of those who would have loved to get 32 mpg when towing LOL

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Thanks David. Join the long queue😂It;'s still poor when not towing though🤔Thanks Phil👍

[@Venomator.]

Cheers Phil, I would also love the 32mpg when towing! Not much better than that without the ‘van... 🤷🏼‍♂️ I think every motor has its pros & cons, but you have very few cons tbh... 👍🏻 Overall a nice car, cheers, Rog... 👍🏻 😉 🐍

[@lostweekendscaravan]

HI Rog. Yes the Pros do over shadow the Cons. There are a lot of Pros I didn't mention due to the length of the video. 32 MPG does now seem quite good. I went off what I had been used in the past. The non Tow MPG is not much better. Thanks for watching. Phil👍🙂

[@peteandmaggie8570]

32 mpg isn't bad when towing I don't get that when I'm not towing lol....That's land rover for you. Good review as always 👍

[@sparkmeister4706]

I'd love a land rover

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Thanks Peter. maybe I am lucky with the MPG then. Loved driving the Land Rovers when in the Army. Thanks Phil🙂👍

[@gavinstreetie1473]

Yes agreed the sat nav is disappointing it’s not the most user friendly as for the lighter it’s always live , I’ve bought a extension with a switch, because I know what I’m like , however in mine boot space is very disappointing so hence the roof box , last journey was Cornwall to London average was around 32 mpg so not much different, good tow but outfit goes better with increased weight in car Think your seats in front are nicer Anyway cheers mate ! G&Z

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hi Gavin. Like the idea of the switch on the 12 volt may have to look into this. Can you recall where you bought it. The seats are very good and supportive. Thanks Phil🙂👍

[@krippleinacaravanxxx707]

Nice car! I have looked at one and the compartments in the boot are great but I have wracked my brains to find out what a cubay is? Can you please advise. Thank you. Peter .........

[@lostweekendscaravan]

HI Peter. Cubby is a space in which you can put items in. It is a Northern expression😂. The Car is a worth while tow car. Thanks for watching Phil👍🙂

[@turksrds]

Hi,is there space for a full size wheel as I would not fancy towing a caravan with a space saver. Good review thanks . Regards john carr.

[@lostweekendscaravan]

HI John. There is an option for a full size wheel if you don't have the upgraded speakers. I understand your thoughts. Thanks for watching. Phil. 🙂👍

[@stevebeard9656]

I have a Skoda Octavia and got about the same fuel economy as you. That was all A roads in Dorset and Devon. Am thinking of upgrading to an SUV or 4x4 but want the fuel economy

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hi Steve. The Karoq 4x4 is a great suv for towing and pottering around in. I can recommend taking a looking at it or the VW Tiguan and Seat's Ateca. These are all very capable at the job and the MPG is very good too. Thanks Phil🙂👍

[@stevebeard9656]

@@lostweekendscaravan Thanks for this. Wife already has a Tiguan to tow her horse trailer. We havn't used it for the caravan yet as it saved me cleaning the towball as her's has to be greased. I have decided to hang fire until next year til we tow with hers then make a decision. I see on youtube the SEAT Ateca got a good write up

[@johngriffith5231]

Great look around the car ,but what weight is the car and whats the weight of the caravan you tow.

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hi John The Kerb weight is 1,658 kg and the Caravan is 1442 kg. Tow ball weight 85 Kg. Thanks Phil👍🙂

[@sparkmeister4706]

My octavia had the perminantly live 12v socket and that caused me a number of problems as the usb charger was always live and it depleated the battery in winter. Skoda said i had to remove it. That said the octavia was a shockingly unreliable car. The VAG Satnav is not a patch on the mazda system. i just use android auto now. That said i preplan routes before i leave so i know where i am heading etc.Navs are just great assisting systems. 30+mpg for towing i think is great, you have basically doubled the weight the engine needs to move, but not halved the economy. you are essentially pulling a box with a box. Skoda/VAG have some good design features though. especially in the boot area.

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hello. I have to say I am a tad spoilt because other cars I have own mainly Audi's have returned better mpg. I accept the towing does reduce it but the permanent 4x4 doesn''t help either. Yes the 12 volt sockets are pain. I have had no issues with it since owning it. The boot is very good for its size. Thanks for watching Phil🙂👍

[@stevelake8225]

hi , would it be possible to let every body know -- what caravan you tow , the weight of the van , the mptlm and , the kerb weight of the car etc , and the max weight the car would tow . many thanks -- steve

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hi Steve. Thanks for your comment. I know not everybody watches all our films but the Caravan has been recorded in other films. I will put all the info you require in the description in order to help yourself & others. I will say this is better than Tiguan at much a cheaper Price. Thanks Phil.👍🙂

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hi Steve it's all up in the description. If you are ever unsure with a car and caravan match try tow checker. link kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2SXeHyFp7ufhcU

[@alandoran1403]

Hi I have a 2019 karoq 1.5tsi, what is the max nose weight please.

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hi Alan. i understand it varys. Mine was a 2.0tdi 4x4 some the hitch weight was 85kg. I hope this helps. Phil🙂👍

[@matthaigh1331]

Hi Phil Have I made a big mistake ? Would love your advice on this one. Just bought a 2.0 ltr karoq sports line 4x4 with the view to pull our 2019swift major 4 EB. But I'm kinda wishing I'd gone for kodiaq now I didn't realise at time kerb weight was so low compared to max tow of 2000kg. Thought it would be at least as heavy as a tiguan 1634 kg... So my question is on kerb weight to caravan ratio. Kerb weight of my car is 1561 kg. Carvan MTPLM is 1476 kg. So im towing at 94 % ( soon gotta do my b&e test first. ) The unladen weight of my van is 1275 kg and im hoping to keep weight of the van @ 1350 -1400 kg Im just concerned about the MTPLM and kerb weight is at 94 % as im new to towing, the NCC tow check has made me question my choice in car thats all. Iwish I had checked before. But I cant go back now its too costly to part x. Is it a case of keeping nose weight of van around the 80kg mark and van weighing less than the car obviously well distributed load ove axles etc.... Should I try and lighten the van? add as much weight to the car as I can ? Should I consider asing swift if i can alter the MTPLM?

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hi Matt. Let me assure you . You have not made a costly mistake. Although you are at 94 percent you are still fine to tow. Yes keep the nose weight at the 80kg and be mindful of your MTPLM. I found that my Caravan tows better with a bit of weight over the axle. I would leave the up-plating for now and see how you get on with your towing. The Karoq is a very stable Tow Car and you will love it once you work out the weight and what works for you. I hope this helps Thanks Phil👍🙂

[@matthaigh1331]

@@lostweekendscaravan thanks Phil are you towing a swift major with yours ?

[@matthaigh1331]

Looks a fab car tbh so I'm glad you agree 👍

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Yes We have the Major 4 SB which we love. Thanks Phil🙂👍

[@ringcrafts8546]

Hi, what a great video, I have just been for a test drive today in the Karoq 2.0 4x4. currently have a Sportage KX4, I found the Karoq to be comfortable and has nearly as much as my current car.

[@lostweekendscaravan]

They are a lovely car, vw engineering. I loved mine, sadly had to let it go for an auto. Thanks for watching. Phil 🙂

[@alandoran1403]

Hi what is the max nose weight for the Karoq

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hi Alan on that version it's 85kg. Thanks Phil 😊

[@scotiajinker8392]

Some very poignant points, the seat release is shockingly bad, I also agree with you that the 12v sockets shouldn’t stay live. I sometimes have a 12v fridge in the boot & I don’t unplug it. Also having live sockets is a bit of a fire risk if the item it’s powering goes faulty. Mpg is subjective, depends on the size of the van. I get 27/28 towing a unicorn 4 Cadiz. I’ve also got the same style of towball on my Volvo but you have a shockingly low towball weight limit. For me that would have been a deal breaker, I used to have a ford galaxy with a 90kg limit & that was a pain in the bum to get the nose weight right.

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hi Scotia. Yes the 12 volt is an issue for me. Yes the towbar weight is light but better than the Kodiaq. My next car will be a lot heavier at the towbar and over all pulling power. Thanks Phil👍🙂

[@prou5]

An impressive tow car, what weight caravan do you tow ?

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hi Pete The Caravan is 1442kg. But this Karoq is the 4x4 version which heavier than the Front wheel drive version. Thanks for watching. Phil🙂

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hi Pete The Caravan is 1442kg. But this Karoq is the 4x4 version which heavier than the Front wheel drive version. Thanks for watching. Phil🙂

[@ukinfamous]

Twice the MPG as my Nissan Pathfinder gets :)

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hi. Wow thats low. I am guessing you tow a much larger Caravan than me. I now feel lucky. Thanks Phil.🙂👍

[@aNorwegianGuy]

Your car supports Apple Carplay/ Android Auto, so just plug your phone in and use Google maps (+others like Waze)

[@lostweekendscaravan]

HI Yes it does but I prefer the Tom Tom Camper Go when Towing and I use Google Maps when not. But I use be able to use the built Sat Nav really. Thanks Phil🙂👍

[@davedixon6372]

32 mpg towing u should buy a octavia vrs as a tow car lol am lucky if i get 22mpg

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hi Dave😂. Thanks If is was heavy enough I would have one. Looking at changing it next year so watch this space. Cheers Phil👍🙂

[@davedixon6372]

i have orded the new sportline koroq thay are a very good suv thay have all we need to be fair i never have worried about mpg how i look at it if it needs fuel it gets it 🤣🤣