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5th June 2020, 07:10 PM
#1
Patrol Guru
Towing load limit
If I bought a caravan with an ATM of 2800kg, But I only loaded it to 2500kg, which is my auto Patrols towing limit, would that be legal?
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5th June 2020 07:10 PM
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5th June 2020, 07:29 PM
#2
Advanced
Originally Posted by
paulyg
If I bought a caravan with an ATM of 2800kg, But I only loaded it to 2500kg, which is my auto Patrols towing limit, would that be legal?
Yesssss? A guarded yes
Have you weighed it after you loaded it?
Have a look here - get comfortable - there is a lot of reading and much more, Yes its a Prado referred to but the towing limit is the same. Not sure of the towball weight limit.
https://www.caravanersforum.com/view...?f=149&t=85490
Cheers
Trevor
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5th June 2020, 07:52 PM
#3
Patrol Guru
Thanks Trevor, I haven't bought the van yet, just trying see what I can legally do.
2010 TB4.8, 5 speed auto TI Wagon, Beaudesert ceramic coated Extractors and 2 1/2 inch exhaust, 3inch lift, BP-51 shocks, Black hawk radius arms and drop boxes, Road Runner Offroad billet alloy draglink, Boss air bags, 295/70/17 KM3s, Redarc Gauges, GME XRS UHF, Autometre fuel gauge, Alpine head unit with offroad maps, Carbon winch, Opposite lock bull bar, Light Force Strikers, Safari Snorkel, Duel long range tanks, work in progress.
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6th June 2020, 07:06 AM
#4
No problem with what you're asking. What it's plated at is not important, it's the actual weight that matters.
Keep an eye on your tow ball weight and GVM. Max load on the rear axle is 1800kg. Very easy to exceed....
Last edited by geoffayres; 6th June 2020 at 07:58 AM.
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6th June 2020, 07:58 AM
#5
Patrol Freak
If the ATM is 2800 kg then it's important to determine the real tare weight. If the tare is around 2300 - 2400 then you're going to hit the 2500 kg limit very quickly.
Don't believe the plated tare weight because it might have been done before the A/C, etc was added. Get it weighed empty before you pay for it.
John
2001 GUII TI 4500 - Now converted to TD42T auto with Nomad valve body
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6th June 2020, 06:30 PM
#6
Patrol God
The max towball weight isn't all that great on Patrols. I tried ringing Nissan Australia for the GQ and I got the reply, "Maybe 100kg." Do the GUs have a sticker somewhere stating the Towing weight and Towball weight?
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6th June 2020, 06:31 PM
#7
Travelling Podologist
Originally Posted by
jff45
If the ATM is 2800 kg then it's important to determine the real tare weight. If the tare is around 2300 - 2400 then you're going to hit the 2500 kg limit very quickly.
Don't believe the plated tare weight because it might have been done before the A/C, etc was added. Get it weighed empty before you pay for it.
Good advice!
Also running at the limit, whilst legal, is not generally considered wise by those knowledgeable about such things.
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7th June 2020, 12:05 PM
#8
Patrol Guru
Thanks, the tow limit on auto Patrols is a joke.
2010 TB4.8, 5 speed auto TI Wagon, Beaudesert ceramic coated Extractors and 2 1/2 inch exhaust, 3inch lift, BP-51 shocks, Black hawk radius arms and drop boxes, Road Runner Offroad billet alloy draglink, Boss air bags, 295/70/17 KM3s, Redarc Gauges, GME XRS UHF, Autometre fuel gauge, Alpine head unit with offroad maps, Carbon winch, Opposite lock bull bar, Light Force Strikers, Safari Snorkel, Duel long range tanks, work in progress.
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8th June 2020, 11:30 AM
#9
Expert
Are you buying the van from a commercial or private seller? Some places will not let you hitch it up to your vehicle if it doesn't meet the towing requirements.
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8th June 2020, 04:28 PM
#10
Patrol Guru
Only looking at whats legal at the moment, I can not find any difference between an auto or manual patrol, besides the transmission, so I am not to worried about towing at close to its legal limit.
2010 TB4.8, 5 speed auto TI Wagon, Beaudesert ceramic coated Extractors and 2 1/2 inch exhaust, 3inch lift, BP-51 shocks, Black hawk radius arms and drop boxes, Road Runner Offroad billet alloy draglink, Boss air bags, 295/70/17 KM3s, Redarc Gauges, GME XRS UHF, Autometre fuel gauge, Alpine head unit with offroad maps, Carbon winch, Opposite lock bull bar, Light Force Strikers, Safari Snorkel, Duel long range tanks, work in progress.
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