I own a 2011 Captiva VCDI 7seater, which I bought because of the versatility of 7 seats (have 4 children in tow) and the high kerb weight for towing a caravan.
I have just moticed the wording in the manufacturers handbook is the wording Caution The 3rd ROW seats should not be occupied when towing a trailer!!
Is this a recommendation or a condition, ie will it invalidate my insurance if I tow whilst carrying passenger(s) in the 3rd row? Also, is this something that is unique to the Captiva?
I considered lots of cars before I finally made my decision and visitedseveral dealers with the specific requirements of needing 7 seatsand plenty of kerbweight and pulling power to tow the caravan, not one of them mentioned this cautionary note. Now with the car barely 6 months old I am faced with the decision of having to change it.
Any advice welcome.
I have just moticed the wording in the manufacturers handbook is the wording Caution The 3rd ROW seats should not be occupied when towing a trailer!!
Is this a recommendation or a condition, ie will it invalidate my insurance if I tow whilst carrying passenger(s) in the 3rd row? Also, is this something that is unique to the Captiva?
I considered lots of cars before I finally made my decision and visitedseveral dealers with the specific requirements of needing 7 seatsand plenty of kerbweight and pulling power to tow the caravan, not one of them mentioned this cautionary note. Now with the car barely 6 months old I am faced with the decision of having to change it.
Any advice welcome.