g'day another newbie

[4ly6m8]

have just joined so will be looking for lots of help and info
we have a 1989 lwb maverick tb42 auto have owned it for about 2 years and have put 120,000km on it
traveled 412,000km all up will be taking of the road shortly to do a full tidy and refresh as we are about to tow a large caravan approx 2100kg mechanicals have not missed a beat want to change front seats any modification help regarding setting up for towing will be much appreciated
cheers
andrew and debbie

[AB]

G'day Andrew and Debbie, welcome to the forum guys!

Lots of people here willing to help out so feel free to post any questions in their right categories and join in the conversations.

Enjoy!

[Maxhead]

G'Day guys, welcome to a great forum.

[patch697]

Welcome Andrew & Debbie.

Good to see another Mav owner (lover) here...lol

Plenty of info & great friendly knowledgeable ppl here to help you with any questions you may have so feel free to join in.


Cheers
Paul

[4ly6m8]

thanks for the warm welcome will post more details when i work out how to edit my details we are in gawler sa all help on towing modifications appreciated
cheers Andrew

[patch697]

thanks for the warm welcome will post more details when i work out how to edit my details we are in gawler sa all help on towing modifications appreciated
cheers Andrew

If you need any help at all Andrew post in the link below & we will be more than happy to help.


http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?650-Can-t-Upload-Photos-Can-t-Post-Having-problems-with-anything


Regards
Paul

[Woof]

Welcome Andrew & Debbie, enjoy the forum

[AB]

thanks for the warm welcome will post more details when i work out how to edit my details we are in gawler sa all help on towing modifications appreciated
cheers Andrew

Hi guys, I would recommend starting a new thread under general discussions about towing and make sure the title states something like "modifcations for towing, etc" to attract anyone who has done similar works. Give it a day or so and you should get some good advice guys.

[Woof]

If you need any help at all Andrew post in the lonk below & we will be more than happy to help.


http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?650-Can-t-Upload-Photos-Can-t-Post-Having-problems-with-anything


Regards
Paul

Good on you Pauly for helping out Andrew & Debbie by posting the LONK.
Sorry mate I sometimes I just can't help myself.:1087:

[patch697]

Good on you Pauly for helping out Andrew & Debbie by posting the LONK.
Sorry mate I sometimes I just can't help myself.:1087:

Thanks Tip Dig All fixed now....lol

[DX grunt]

Hi Andrew and Debbie

Welcome to the forum.

Take care out there.

Ross
DX grunt

[patch697]

HBi Andrew and Debbie

Welcome to the forum.

Take care out there.

Ross
DX grunt

I get it, its a western thing Right????????? Top dog can give me a jab for my spelling but can completely over look THIS?????????????


Now your gonna give me some spill about The Docker brotherhood or something....lololololololololololo

[DX grunt]

I get it, its a western thing Right????????? Top dog can give me a jab for my spelling but can completely over look THIS?????????????


Now your gonna give me some spill about The Docker brotherhood or something....lololololololololololo

Read the original post again. My mouse chucked a spaz and wouldn't get off the bottom of the page, no matter how hard I tried. Dunno what happened??

[AB]

He's quickly fixed it now...haha

he's n n nervous about the footy game this friday...lol

[patch697]

Read the original post again. My mouse chucked a spaz and wouldn't get off the bottom of the page, no matter how hard I tried. Dunno what happened??

Right...........lolololololololololololol

[Finly Owner]

hi and welcome andrew and debbie

[RustyNails]

Welcome Andrew and Deb
Best thing you can do is remove all the Ford badges ;);):)

Paul

[YNOT]

thanks for the warm welcome will post more details when i work out how to edit my details we are in gawler sa all help on towing modifications appreciated
cheers Andrew

Welcome to the forum Andrew.

As far as modifications for towing a 2 ton van, first (and obviously) make sure you have a heavy rated towbar, 2.5 to 3 ton rating.

Suspension. There are a lot of variables to consider, what works for someone else may not suit your needs. Talk to a suspension specialist so they can help you select the right springs and shocks to do what you're planning.

Brake controllers. Any trailer over 750kg GVM needs to have brakes. Electric brakes are the most versatile, but you need to have a good controller to get the most from them. From my limited experience I recommend Tekanosha Prodigy controllers, they're the best I've used. Others with more experience may recommend differently.

Cooling system. Towing 2.1 ton will put a big strain on your cooling system, so a full cooling system service is in order. Start with a heavy duty radiator, check out PWR's website, they make great radiators.
If you haven't replaced the water pump, radiator hoses (all of them, even the little ones), and thermostat in the last 12 months, do them before you hook the trailer up.
If your car has an auto transmission, then I'd be fitting a BIG oil cooler as well. The most common cause of auto transmission failure is overheated transmission fliud.

Rear vision. A big van will block all of your rear vision, so you will need to fit mirror extensions to put mirrors out wider to help you see around the van.
Another good idea is to fit rear vision camera's. If you get a two channel system you can fit one camera to the back of the vehicle to help with hooking up, and the second to the back of the van so you can see what is behind it. Not just handy on the road, but handy for manovering the van into the perfect spot.

Something else to consider is fitting a screen to the front of the trailer to deflect rocks thrown up by the car, down. It's very common for these rocks (if not deflected away) to bounce off the front of the trailer and smash the back windows of the car, or at the very least stone chip the back doors. Fitting bigger mudflaps will help as well.

Tony

[Russell1974]

welcome to the forum

[Finly Owner]

Welcome to the forum Andrew.

As far as modifications for towing a 2 ton van, first (and obviously) make sure you have a heavy rated towbar, 2.5 to 3 ton rating.

Suspension. There are a lot of variables to consider, what works for someone else may not suit your needs. Talk to a suspension specialist so they can help you select the right springs and shocks to do what you're planning.

Brake controllers. Any trailer over 750kg GVM needs to have brakes. Electric brakes are the most versatile, but you need to have a good controller to get the most from them. From my limited experience I recommend Tekanosha Prodigy controllers, they're the best I've used. Others with more experience may recommend differently.

Cooling system. Towing 2.1 ton will put a big strain on your cooling system, so a full cooling system service is in order. Start with a heavy duty radiator, check out PWR's website, they make great radiators.
If you haven't replaced the water pump, radiator hoses (all of them, even the little ones), and thermostat in the last 12 months, do them before you hook the trailer up.
If your car has an auto transmission, then I'd be fitting a BIG oil cooler as well. The most common cause of auto transmission failure is overheated transmission fliud.

Rear vision. A big van will block all of your rear vision, so you will need to fit mirror extensions to put mirrors out wider to help you see around the van.
Another good idea is to fit rear vision camera's. If you get a two channel system you can fit one camera to the back of the vehicle to help with hooking up, and the second to the back of the van so you can see what is behind it. Not just handy on the road, but handy for manovering the van into the perfect spot.

Something else to consider is fitting a screen to the front of the trailer to deflect rocks thrown up by the car, down. It's very common for these rocks (if not deflected away) to bounce off the front of the trailer and smash the back windows of the car, or at the very least stone chip the back doors. Fitting bigger mudflaps will help as well.

Tony


AB one of those that need filing for ezi finding

[oi_dan_patrol]

Welcome Mate.

[AB]

AB one of those that need filing for ezi finding

Yep, good pick up Tim.