Hi All
Long time reader - first time poster
I have a 2012 PX Ranger HR XL 2.2 manual and currently tow a 16.49 Expanda (ATM 1706) - its a non OB with underslung axle etc. The smaller diesel tows it fine although it does require a little "gear rowing" when in the hilly stuff but nothing I'm complaing about.
Now, the wife has had her eye on a used 18.57 with an ATM around 2400kg and I have my concerns over how well the Ranger will cope with the extra weight and height of the larger van. Obviously I'm well within the 3350Kg towing limit and I have been reading peoples comments regarding towing similar vans and trying to assess the tow vehicles output and comparing ones similar to the Ranger (110Kw, 375Nm). I was hoping someone else may be in the same circumstances and some feedback on "real world" performance (or lack there of).
The vehicle is supplied hence I don't have the option to upgrade and fuel consumption isn't a real issue either.
Cheers in advance.......
Paul
Long time reader - first time poster
I have a 2012 PX Ranger HR XL 2.2 manual and currently tow a 16.49 Expanda (ATM 1706) - its a non OB with underslung axle etc. The smaller diesel tows it fine although it does require a little "gear rowing" when in the hilly stuff but nothing I'm complaing about.
Now, the wife has had her eye on a used 18.57 with an ATM around 2400kg and I have my concerns over how well the Ranger will cope with the extra weight and height of the larger van. Obviously I'm well within the 3350Kg towing limit and I have been reading peoples comments regarding towing similar vans and trying to assess the tow vehicles output and comparing ones similar to the Ranger (110Kw, 375Nm). I was hoping someone else may be in the same circumstances and some feedback on "real world" performance (or lack there of).
The vehicle is supplied hence I don't have the option to upgrade and fuel consumption isn't a real issue either
.Cheers in advance.......
Paul
