Which tow vehicle
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Can't @anton Smith to just wade in here with his Silverado to shut everyone up?? 
I'm glad this can remain friendly on here. Seen this too many time result in rooster measuring in the changeroom.
Really, I'm sure most of it comes down to $$ really.
I'm glad this can remain friendly on here. Seen this too many time result in rooster measuring in the changeroom.
Really, I'm sure most of it comes down to $$ really.
your right @Smergen I would love a new Y62 - stuff the fuel bill
(apparently they are thirsty - so my Landcruiser mates tell me)
(apparently they are quite frugal with their usage - so my mates who own Y62's tell me)
mind you, @Drover was on a winner - a Dodge Durango with a Cummin's V8
yeeeeehaaaaaa
looked at the 70 series but the wife does not like them. Too agricultural
I cant afford a new wildtrack and then buy all the extras I want so I will be looking at a second hand BT 50 or Wildtrack with some fruit already on it. I can then add if necessary.
The 100 series diesel is off the list as the cost of one is similar to a newish BT or Wildtrack.
Plus from what I have read they use less fuel and tow reasonably well.
Anything must be better than my thirsty petrol crusiser.
Phil
I cant afford a new wildtrack and then buy all the extras I want so I will be looking at a second hand BT 50 or Wildtrack with some fruit already on it. I can then add if necessary.
The 100 series diesel is off the list as the cost of one is similar to a newish BT or Wildtrack.
Plus from what I have read they use less fuel and tow reasonably well.
Anything must be better than my thirsty petrol crusiser.
Phil
I would suggest a Patrol
but would probably get shouted down by the Cruiser drivers.........
but would probably get shouted down by the Cruiser drivers.........
I always like to get a vehicle with around 50K on the clock, still has that new look, usually has some extras added, bugs all fixed and heaps cheaper.
Ok checked out the new ranger today.
It is very nice. So much better than the previous model.
It would be my pick if I was to get a dual cab.
More food for thought
My van has an ATM of 2994kg, would you guys consider using a tug which had a 3ton towing capacity. It would be legal but I don't know if I would feel comfortable being so close to the limit. A pajero or prado are what I am thinking of.
Thanks
It is very nice. So much better than the previous model.
It would be my pick if I was to get a dual cab.
More food for thought
My van has an ATM of 2994kg, would you guys consider using a tug which had a 3ton towing capacity. It would be legal but I don't know if I would feel comfortable being so close to the limit. A pajero or prado are what I am thinking of.
Thanks
Always go for the biggest, if your van is plated at 3 ton (won't quibble about 6 kg ) then you can rest assured when your packed up and going away you'll be close or over that mark especially if the builders tare weight is wrong................I would be looking at 3500kg tow cap minimum. I don't want to get into the weights debate again. Your tare is empty van, thats no gas, no water, no nothing which doesn't leave you a lot after you've added gas, water and tucker, not to mention the big box, 4 pushies etc.................you can be anal and do the weigh bridge thing every trip but that would mean not only checking that your van complied to it's plated info but your tug does also, many would get a shock if they put their loaded tug on the scales, 750kg carrying cap soon gets eaten up with bodies and all the junk you throw in the back.....................
So go for a 3500kg tow cap, if you go a dual cab, get a tray back just so much easier to load and get at your stuff, canopy cheaper than tub jobs.
Have a good look at the compliance plate............it's probably wrong.
Also highway pattern tyres on your van will do a better job, less problems and last longer than some macho off road tyre which will chop out more than likely, no need for fancy 4x4 rubber, it's a lazy axle, it doesn't work just looks cool.
............I would be looking at 3500kg tow cap minimum. I don't want to get into the weights debate again. Your tare is empty van, thats no gas, no water, no nothing which doesn't leave you a lot after you've added gas, water and tucker, not to mention the big box, 4 pushies etc.................you can be anal and do the weigh bridge thing every trip but that would mean not only checking that your van complied to it's plated info but your tug does also, many would get a shock if they put their loaded tug on the scales, 750kg carrying cap soon gets eaten up with bodies and all the junk you throw in the back.....................So go for a 3500kg tow cap, if you go a dual cab, get a tray back just so much easier to load and get at your stuff, canopy cheaper than tub jobs.
Have a good look at the compliance plate............it's probably wrong.
Also highway pattern tyres on your van will do a better job, less problems and last longer than some macho off road tyre which will chop out more than likely, no need for fancy 4x4 rubber, it's a lazy axle, it doesn't work just looks cool.
You are right drover.
I think I shall stick with a 3.5 ton tug.
Might have to wait and save up a bit more to get what I want.
After a lot of running around today test driving a lot of 4wds I think I will wait
The old petrol cruiser will have to do for now.
She is just a bit thirsty.
Thanks guys
I think I shall stick with a 3.5 ton tug.
Might have to wait and save up a bit more to get what I want.
After a lot of running around today test driving a lot of 4wds I think I will wait
The old petrol cruiser will have to do for now.
She is just a bit thirsty.
Thanks guys
My vans ATM is 2999kg and my cars tow capacity is 3000kg .... but when you consider all the twin cabs regardless of the so called tow capacity being 3t v 3.5t, the GCM on all of them is a max 6000kg anyway, the 3t v 3.5t is all semantics and very misleading.
By the time you load car with ball weight, fuel, the family and some gear, you shouldnt be towing more than 3t anyway
By the time you load car with ball weight, fuel, the family and some gear, you shouldnt be towing more than 3t anyway
I've just spent months kicking tyres, wanted a BT50 or a Ranger and ended up with a Colorado which originally was 4th or 5th on the list, it ended up ticking the boxes.
Those diesel heaters and coffee machines will tip you over the limit
Oh, I wish I'd thought of that @mfexpanda, truly classic.........................
Not if we only get in the van one at a time. The coffee machine will keep those outside warm till its their turn inside
Ive got 1kg spare for my sarcasm and sharp wit