Looking for 4.8l owners towing 2t plus

[Maxhead]

As the title says , I'm looking for some info on the 4.8l performance towing some weight..
Basically after fuel economy figures on petrol and/or gas. Your tank sizes, etc. I can work out the range from there

My van will be up to 2.7t depending on the trip and the vehicle will most probably have a max weight in it as well.

Any takers???? lol

[Timbo]

Well I don't know about pulling 2t in weight but.. figures I've seen on the 4.8 Petrol just trundling around town are around 20lt/100km and heavy sand driving can be anywhere from 30lt/100km to 50lt + /100km.

I'd imagine towing that weight is going to be over 35LT+ /100km. and also the Manual vs. Auto consumptions are a bit different again.

Been looking at the 4.8 myself.. the consumption just scares me off honestly.

[MudRunnerTD]

On my Central Aus trip last year i pulled up at the bowser towing my camper that weighed around 1800kgs next to a friend with a 4.8 and a similar camper (his was likely 2t though)

I was in my GU IV TD42Ti and he was in a GUIII with a 4.8. We went pump to pump identical kms.

I pumped 78 lts diesel to his 135lts Petrol!!!

He was pushing 35+ lts per 100 on the bitumen through the centre! SCAREY!!!!!! I'd hate to see what he was doing on the dirt through to Mt Dare!!! Damn!

I averaged 17lt/100 on my trip

[Timbo]

I think 24lt/100 on an Auto 3.0crd is plenty acceptable.

Towing anything weighing that much is going to suck the juice. Even the 4.2td will be up around that figure, possibly more.

I think the 3.0TD has the best fuel economy vs power out of all of the engines with the 4.2TD close behind. The 4.5 is a bit underpowered for it's weight, the 4.8 is over powered to the extent you need to own an oil field and the 2.8 is heavily underpowered and will tow at a snails pace.

I'd stick with the 3.0 mate for sure.

[Sir Roofy]

The 3.0l didn't have any issues towing at all, just the consumption was a bit high I thought. I have heard of guys getting 18l/100 towing these weights.
The 4.8 would be good if on gas and using 30l/100 but you would have no range at all.

Hmmmm, decisions, decisions

my rig when running good did 18l/100 with the camper on it went up to 23l/100
and no range at all if your going to use 3ol/100 thats about 260ks to the tank nah mate stick with the diesel

[Maxhead]

my rig when running good did 18l/100 with the camper on it went up to 23l/100
and no range at all if your going to use 3ol/100 thats about 260ks to the tank nah mate stick with the diesel

yeah, diesel is my preference as well. It's just hard with the current Patrol option

[Sir Roofy]

yeah, diesel is my preference as well. It's just hard with the current patrol option

cant remember if your auto or manual but if manual and your current model you should be fine if you stick to 4th gear
and watch temps

[Maxhead]

cant remember if your auto or manual but if manual and your current model you should be fine if you stick to 4th gear
and watch temps

Mines an auto and my original plan was to get a manual . I'll wait till February to see what new changes they make to the Y61

[teleman]

Yeah guys, As much as i love the 4.2TD as a fantastic engine, the 3.0DI would have to be the pick for towing. I've towed probs 1200 max with mine and was getting 16l/100kms.
I know its not as much as you guys but the fact remains the same.
3.0DI all the way.
:)

[rmoore]

i have an auto GU 111 4.8 L. It weighs 3000 kg with full fuel tanks, twin tyres, roof rack, tools, fridge, etc etc.

I often tow a supply trailer whose height is just a whisker under that of the patrol. It weighs 1.4 t. I plan on 26 L/100 km and it hardy varies. One exception springs to mind: Oodnadatta to Coober Pedy after roads were shut by rain for 4 days. I was the first the police let through, and I slip-slided all the way & got 40 L/100km. Cost $25 to get the worst of the mud off in the carwash bay in Coober Pedy.

Towing a trailer on a mixture of bitumen & dirt with two tinnies in a double deck pattern + 5 bodies inside the vehicle + gear totalling approx 400kg, & I get about 26 l/100 also

Just the vehicle alone (no trailer, just driver on board) on the black top gets about 19-20 L/100.
Five bodies inside plus the back full of personal bags and we go to 20-21 L/100Km.

Hope this helps.

Cheers,
Rick.

[rmoore]

yeah, diesel is my preference as well. It's just hard with the current Patrol option

hear hear. That's why I'm driving a 4.8 litre.

[Maxhead]

i have an auto GU 111 4.8 L. It weighs 3000 kg with full fuel tanks, twin tyres, roof rack, tools, fridge, etc etc.

I often tow a supply trailer whose height is just a whisker under that of the patrol. It weighs 1.4 t. I plan on 26 L/100 km and it hardy varies. One exception springs to mind: Oodnadatta to Coober Pedy after roads were shut by rain for 4 days. I was the first the police let through, and I slip-slided all the way & got 40 L/100km. Cost $25 to get the worst of the mud off in the carwash bay in Coober Pedy.

Towing a trailer on a mixture of bitumen & dirt with two tinnies in a double deck pattern + 5 bodies inside the vehicle + gear totalling approx 400kg, & I get about 26 l/100 also

Just the vehicle alone (no trailer, just driver on board) on the black top gets about 19-20 L/100.
Five bodies inside plus the back full of personal bags and we go to 20-21 L/100Km.

Hope this helps.

Cheers,
Rick.
Cheers mate good info. I'm still considering it...LOLOL

[rmoore]

yeah, diesel is my preference as well. It's just hard with the current Patrol option


Hear hear. that's why I'm driving a 4.8 petrol

[Cowboy]

Mate,
Seriously
Forget the 4.8 for towing re the fuel.
Our Full Height Van 2500kg (Jayco Westport 2000)towed by our old 2002 GUIII tiptronic auto 4.8 gave back 350km's per tank without the reserve tank. It seriously is not economically viable to run on a big trip.
What you also need to know that there are virtually NO spare parts avail here in Aussie if you break down. We found that out just with replacing brakepads and some hoses.
The 4.8lt units are made of "leftover" parts from other models so nothing is standard and delivery times from O/s is approx 14 working days.
They are the ants pants and nothing comes close to them, BUT,
We miss our old girl, but reality had to come to the fore.

Cheers

Rick

[Maxhead]

Mate,
Seriously
Forget the 4.8 for towing re the fuel.
Our Full Height Van 2500kg (Jayco Westport 2000)towed by our old 2002 GUIII tiptronic auto 4.8 gave back 350km's per tank without the reserve tank. It seriously is not economically viable to run on a big trip.
What you also need to know that there are virtually NO spare parts avail here in Aussie if you break down. We found that out just with replacing brakepads and some hoses.
The 4.8lt units are made of "leftover" parts from other models so nothing is standard and delivery times from O/s is approx 14 working days.
They are the ants pants and nothing comes close to them, BUT,
We miss our old girl, but reality had to come to the fore.

Cheers

Rick

Great feedback mate, thanks.

Yeah, I've decided against the fuel muncher but don't know what I'm going to do yet:(
I have to make my mind up soon though as time is running out.

[Cowboy]

We now have a 3.0lt unit, but I would advise to go for a 4.2lt unit. They are virtually indistructable and what you need for outback work. We are going to have a look at the new V6 diesel units in 12 months time.
I hate to say it, but other than the 4.2 Nissan, the only real alternative is a 100ser diesel Cruiser (ouch that hurt), but it is reality for us larger van haulers, moreso for the wieght of the tug and braking capabilities. People tend to forget about these things.

Cheers

Rick